Magnolia Birth Center, Midwifery and Women's Health

05/28/2020

We need to show we value women, value choice for women, support their needs when they are most vulnerable, support birth!
Share the word... we NEED certified doulas back in the hospitals in our community and the rest of the country.

Numerous Triad medical systems have strict rules in place regarding the number of people permitted to be in hospital with laboring mothers

05/26/2020

We would like to hear from you...

Voice your opinion on the poll: If there continues to be no response from Cone, and no immediate legislative solution, and thus Magnolia Birth Center is forced to close, where would you choose to deliver instead? If you aren’t currently pregnant, imagine that you are, and are facing this choice ri...

05/10/2020

💜🌷💜🌷💜
Happy Mother’s Day
to all Magnolia mothers who have trusted their births into our hands 💗

05/09/2020

We continue celebrating mothers with their birth stories in anticipation for Morher’s Day tomorrow.
But truly, at Magnolia, Mother’s Day is every day!

This is why we we do what we do...

Magnolia Birth Center Water Birth I feel like I say this often, and maybe I’m just blessed to have amazing clients, but this mom and dad were such an amazing team! This was their second baby, first boy, and first out-of-hospital birth. It was such an honor to capture this sweet birth and to work ....

05/08/2020

Here is the story of little Anna coming to join her 3 brothers earth side. This was a beautiful and powerful experience full of grace and love.

This is why we do what we do...

I've never done this before... I've had four babies now and have never told the story of any of their births! But I'm excited to do it this time! Especially since I have photos this time thanks to my dear dear friend, Anna Paschal. I'm not going to share anything super graphic but some weird things....

05/08/2020

Thank you Liza for so succinctly speaking to the issue, presenting a voice from the consumer community that is also well informed from a medical practitioner perspective.

We call on Cone Health to open a dialogue on how we can best work together to keep access to care for families in the Triad.

Regarding the impending closure of the Magnolia Birth Center in Greensboro:

05/07/2020

Team Magnolia is fighting to keep birth center care an option in the Triad.

The families we serve are sharing their experiences with us.

This is why we do it...

Natural birth in the water at the wonderful Magnolia Birth Center in Greensboro, NC.

05/04/2020

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the closure of Magnolia Birth Center (MBC).

We do not have one reason for this decision, but instead a set of obstacles that we just cannot overcome. Magnolia Birth Center was opened against all odds, despite medical opposition, with no financial assistance, and no outside help. MBC is a testament to hard work, long hours, and dedication; but it came with great personal sacrifice to the midwives. The recent COVID-19 crisis created a list of new problems for a small business with limited resources. Then, there is the need for a new long-term commitment for physician supervision/support. We have been unsuccessful in all attempts to secure a new contract with any local physician or the hospital to meet the state requirement of physician supervision.

MBC has provided care to over eight-hundred patients with over two-hundred births in the past three years without ONE emergency transfer from our center of a mother or a baby. The hope was that once the medical community saw the data and evidence of safe, quality, and affordable care that surely the birth center would be supported, but that has not happened. Instead there has been relentless, unprecedented political and professional opposition from the medical community since we opened our doors.
We will complete all births with due dates in June, then sadly close our doors by the end of July.
There is still hope that a free-standing birth center could be supported by the medical community of the Triad.
As consumers of healthcare, you can do something to let your voice be heard. You have the power to bring change.

TELL the hospital system and leaders of Greensboro that you want MBC in Greensboro and why it is important to you
https://www.conehealth.com/contact-us/ EMAIL –Terry Aiken CEO Cone Health System
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/e-mail-city-council
TELL NC Legislative Leaders that you want midwives to practice without restrictive supervision – you want birth centers in your community – you want your healthcare choices to be respected.
https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/CountyRepresentation/Guilford (NC Legislature – Guilford CO)
https://governor.nc.gov/contact/contact-governor-cooper (NC Governor)

03/22/2020

Update to our Magnolia Family

We are making adjustment in care based on the latest recommendations to reduce spread of Coronavirus – COVID 19.

Please do NOT bring any guests or children to office visits at this time & limit your labor team to who is necessary. And please no visitors after birth.

Do NOT come to the office if you are sick - if you have family at home sick – if you think that you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

If you think that you may have Coronavirus (you have FEVER, COUGH, BODYACHES)

Exposure or Possible exposure to Coronavirus: go to CONEHEALTH e-Visit online for screening (FREE)

Meet & Greet visits will be suspended at this time.

Prenatal Visits will be scheduled with longer intervals between visits.

FIRST PRENATAL VISIT – phone visit with nurse or midwife
11-13 weeks – office visit / lab work
18-20 weeks – ultrasound apt ONLY (anatomy ultrasound)
20 weeks – office visit
28 weeks – office visit / lab work
32 weeks - office visit
36 weeks – office visit / GBS test
37-42 weeks – office visit weekly
Problem visits please call our office to schedule a telemedicine visit or phone call from midwife.

Annual Exams and Gynecology visits will be reschedule until JUNE (maybe later depending upon restrictions)

Infertility treatments will be suspended a minimal of 12 weeks (pending further information/restrictions)

Questions / RX refill requests should be sent to midwife in PORTAL MESSAGE.

Prenatal Classes, Meetings, and Events at MBC are cancelled.

We will be offering ONLINE options – see calendar for registration for ONLINE CLASSES starting APRIL 1st

Postpartum/Newborn care will be adjusted to reduce risk to newborn.

no home visits are being offered at this time
24-48 hours after birth - office visit for MOM and BABY
2-week visit – phone or telemedicine visit
6-week visit – office visit for MOM only (no baby please)

MAGNOLIA BIRTH CENTER - MIDWIFERY & WOMENS HEALTH

03/13/2020

The health and wellness of our clients, staff, and families are important to all of us at Magnolia Birth Center. As we navigate this national crisis, we will update Magnolia families as we receive more information.

We want to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Corona virus) in our community, so we are making a few temporary changes.

Magnolia Birth Center will be limiting visitation of all unnecessary guests.

Your immediate family and any part of your labor support team may attend your visits and birth. Your birth photographers and doulas are always welcome. We will continue to offer Meet & Greet tours, support groups, and educational classes. We request that extended family and friends please do not visit the center at this time. Please do not bring children to visits if at all possible.

NO ONE that is sick should come to the birth center.

ABSOLUTELY do not bring sick children to the center.

If you have a fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting -
PLEASE CALL the office

If you think you may have direct exposure with COVIN-19 -
PLEASE CALL the office

Here are a few precautions to help protect yourself and family:

Please wash hands with warm water and soap OFTEN, especially after visiting public places.

Avoid anyone that is sick.

Eat healthy and get plenty of rest to help your immune system stay strong.

Stay home as much as possible.

02/03/2020

Guess what y'all?? Magnolia will be hosting the acclaimed Dancing For Birth ™ training, one class only in NC, March 28-29, 2020! See below for registration - we still have space -

Earn 14 contact hours in two days, including nursing contact hours. Most doula, childbirth educator, nurse and midwifery organizations accept these contact hours, awarded by Dancing For Birth (DFB) and by Oregon Nurses Association (ONA).

In this evidence-based live training, taught by the founder herself, Stephanie Larson, you'll master original techniques for labor support including:

-"The Larson Technique" to correct malposition and resolve failure to progess

-"Powerful Woman" to open the pelvic outlet (as much as double)

-"Mighty Mama" to avoid and resolve shoulder dystocia

Details and Registration Here: http://dancingforbirth.com/professional-training-greensboro-nc

02/02/2020

It’s rainy and cold but the fellowship is so warm in here! Come on out to “Meet Your Doula” 6-8 pm!

02/01/2020

02/01/2020

Guess what y'all?? Magnolia will be hosting the acclaimed Dancing For Birth ™ training, one class only in NC, March 28-29, 2020! See below for registration - we still have space -

Earn 14 contact hours in two days, including nursing contact hours. Most doula, childbirth educator, nurse and midwifery organizations accept these contact hours, awarded by Dancing For Birth (DFB) and by Oregon Nurses Association (ONA).

In this evidence-based live training, taught by the founder herself, Stephanie Larson, you'll master original techniques for labor support including:

-"The Larson Technique" to correct malposition and resolve failure to progess

-"Powerful Woman" to open the pelvic outlet (as much as double)

-"Mighty Mama" to avoid and resolve shoulder dystocia

Details and Registration Here: http://dancingforbirth.com/professional-training-greensboro-nc

01/19/2020

Mark your calendars for our next “Meet Your Doula” event, Friday evening, January 31, 6-8 pm. We will have six doula practices for you to interview and just like Goldilocks, we are sure you will find one who is just right! No registration necessary- 2122 Enterprise Road, Greensboro.

01/07/2020

Calling all doulas! Our next "Meet Your Doula" night will be Friday, January 31. I need to know if you want your email added to our notification list (if you have attended an event in the past, I already have you.) I will send out a notice on Saturday, Jan 11 and take six practices first-come-first-served, with one slot always saved for someone who hasn't been a part of our event in the past. Details will be posted in the email.... I just need to make sure everyone is on our growing list. Please respond to [email protected] with your interest!

12/10/2019

Hey Y'all! We just had one slot open up for our weekend "Your Best Birth" class. It's two days, Friday night (12/13) 6:30-9:00 and Saturday morning (12/14) 9:00-12:30, We will cover basics of low intervention birth with a focus on MBC. Cost is $120 for the two day series, but there is no cost for MBC clients. Contact [email protected] to reserve your spot.

11/21/2019

Time to sign up for our very popular winter HypnoBirthing class. Space is limited. For more information contact: www.wiseelephantwellness.com. To register: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10c0f4babaa2fa57-hypnobirthing7

11/06/2019

Many thanks to our wonderful doulas who gave an evening to chat with families. We hope everyone found their perfect match! Watch for our next “Meet Your Doula” event in January 2020. If you are a Doula who is not on our email list to be notified about future events please email us at [email protected]

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10/31/2019

Happy Halloween to all of our Magnolia families! The Flintstones stopped by today looking cute as ever 👻🎃
Tag us in your Halloween pics- we would love to see them!

10/09/2019

Calling all doulas! Magnolia will be hosting our next "Meet Your Doula" event on November 4, 6-8 pm. If you are on our list, we will send sign-up details and deadlines to your email on October 13. If you have not recieved our emails in the past and want to be added to our list, please email [email protected] by Friday October 11. New trained and certified doula practices welcome!

08/01/2019

FINALLY... we have NC Blue Cross-Blue Shield contract effective Aug1

MBC is IN-NETWORK with BCBS!!!

Tanya

07/31/2019

One week from tonight is our next Sibling Class hosted by Sarah at Magnolia Birth Center, Midwifery and Women's Health in Greensboro!

This is a 45-minute immersive class great for any age. Bring your littles to explore everything they will see, hear, and experience with a new baby at home. We will also discover and practice the fun ways to help and interact with their new sibling. Each older sibling will receive a certificate of graduation as they go on to be an awesome big sister or brother!

The class will take place next Tuesday, August 6th, at 6pm. Click the link below for more information and to register.

https://www.naturalbabydoulas.com/childbirth-education-classes

07/26/2019

Short on time? Don't sacrifice childbirth preparation! Magnolia is offering "Relief and Relaxation Refresher" class on Monday, August 12, 6:30-8:30. This is not a substitue for a stand alone birth class, but it is a great refresher class for those parents who need a little "booster" on comfort measures. A good class will reduce apprehension and increase your tools for coping and even winning at this labor and birth thing. Cost is $25. Register at [email protected].

07/18/2019

Don't miss our next HypnoBirth class!!

HypnoBirthing gives you all the tools you need for a calm, peaceful birth! The next session runs Sunday, Sept. 8th - Sept. 29, 2-5pm. Classes are held at Magnolia Birth Center, Midwifery and Women's Health. Invest in the birth that you and your baby deserve. Register here: https://bit.ly/2XI7EWs

07/11/2019

Calling all our doula partners! We are hosting another "Meet Your Doula" event on Monday, August 5 at Magnolia. We will begin registration with an emailed invitation this evening after 6 pm. If you have not signed up as an interested practice in the past, please sign up through this link and watch for our email:(may need to copy and paste into your browser): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPKXBVD

We will fill slots first come-first served, but will reserve two slots for practices who have not attended in the past. All doulas attending must be fully trained, and each practice may have up to three doulas at their table. Details will follow.

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06/09/2019

Are you adding a little brother or sister to your family? We are rolling out our exciting New Sibling Class taught by our wonderful Sarah Carter .... THIS TUESDAY JUNE 11 !

Check out class description and registration instructions here: https://magnoliabirthcenter.net/classes-and-events/

06/08/2019

Magnolia Birth Center would like to thank the seven doula practices who participated last month in our May 6 “Meet Your Doula” event. Your tables showed off all the fantastic services you offer, and we heard lots of great conversation!
Our next event is scheduled for Monday August 5. If you wish to be notified about this and any future events, please complete the following survey link and you will be added to the list. We will send out an “all call” via email about one month prior to the event and will give 6 spots, first come - first served, with at least two slots set aside for doulas who have not participated in our events in the past year. Please complete all information in order to be added to our list: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPKXBVD

05/31/2019

Should you have a doula for birth?
But of course! ..whether your first baby (absolutely must!) or your many births later (experience is very educational 😉), a doula is always a wise choice.

My baby is almost a year old.  I get a little emotional and nostalgic when I think back on my fourth pregnancy and birth these days.  I'm often