Twin Cities Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic

05/06/2026

Did you know Twin Cities Birth Center offers primary care for women? 💫

We know what it's like to bounce between providers, repeat your story over and over, and feel like no one is looking at the full picture. That's not the care you deserve.

When your midwife is also your primary care provider, everything is connected. Your cycle, your mental health, your chronic concerns, your preventive care, all seen together, by someone who actually knows you.

Whole-person care. One trusted team.

This is what healthcare should feel like. 💛

Request an appt here: https://www.twincitiesbc.com/contact

05/05/2026

May 5th is International Day of the Midwife and today, we celebrate with full hearts.

Midwives are so much more than birth attendants. They are the steady hands in the room. The voice that says *you can do this* when you're not sure you can. The provider who remembers your name, your story, your fears, and your hopes, and shows up for all of it.

They sit with women in the hardest moments and the most sacred ones. They carry a depth of knowledge, intuition, and compassion that is truly one of a kind.

At Twin Cities Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic midwifery isn't just what we do, it's who we are. It's the foundation of every appointment, every birth, every postpartum visit, every well-woman exam. It's the reason our patients feel seen in a way that's hard to put into words.

To our incredible midwives and the entire TCBC team, thank you for the lives you've touched, the families you've supported, and the work you show up to do every single day. We are so proud to call you ours. 💛

And to every midwife out there doing this sacred work, the world is better because of you.

photo: Sarah Branion Birth Stories

05/05/2026

Forget the fancy gadgets, a soft muslin blanket is all you need. 🧸

The market is full of zip-up swaddles, velcro wraps, and every contraption in between. And while we love a good baby product moment, nothing beats mastering the original.

The classic swaddle has been soothing newborns for centuries and once you get the technique down, that simple muslin blanket becomes your best friend in those early weeks.

Watch the video above to see exactly how it's done, step by step, no fancy tools required.

Your baby just wants to feel snug and safe. You've got everything you need. 🤍

05/04/2026

Mama Monday: Newborns have a built-in swimming reflex. 💧It's called the bradycardic response. When submerged in water, newborns instinctively hold their breath and move their arms and legs in a swimming motion. This reflex is present from birth and typically fades around 6 months.

It's one of the reasons water birth can feel so gentle for babies. They've spent nine months in fluid. The transition from womb to water can be a soft, familiar landing.

photo: Sarah Branion Birth Stories

05/03/2026

Doula or midwife — what's the difference, and do you need both? 🤍

If you've ever found yourself Googling this at midnight, you're not alone. These two roles are often confused, but they each bring something unique and powerful to your birth experience.

We broke it all down in this blog so you can go into this decision feeling informed, confident, and supported — not overwhelmed.

If you’re wondering about the difference between a midwife and a doula, we put together this guide to help. See what differences each provide, here.

05/02/2026

Soft candlelight. A quiet room. A laboring person deep in her work, resting between contractions and conserving every bit of energy for the moments ahead. There is so much strength in stillness.
At Twin Cities Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic, we believe the environment you labor in matters. Dim the lights, bring your candles, play your playlist, wrap yourself in your favorite blanket, this is your space and your birth. We are simply here to support you through it.
Labor is hard work. But it can also be calm, peaceful, and deeply empowering. This picture is proof. 🤍

photo: Sarah Branion Birth Stories

05/01/2026

Twin Cities Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic is seeking a part-time ultrasound technician to join our amazing team! This position is 3-4 days per week, Monday-Thursday, with flexibility in scheduling. Learn more and apply here: https://www.twincitiesbc.com/employment

04/30/2026

Raise your hand if you've heard horror stories about the glucose test drink. 🙋‍♀️
We hear you, and we've got a better option. At Twin Cities Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic, one of the choices we offer is The Fresh Test. Natural sugars, no artificial dyes, no neon orange mystery liquid, and it actually tastes good. Most people sail right through it with zero nausea. 🌿
Done around 27 weeks, the glucose test is an important check on your health during pregnancy. But it doesn't have to be the thing you dread. Come talk to us at your consultation. Options are always part of the conversation here. Schedule a consultation at www.twincitiesbc.com.💙

04/30/2026

This. Right here. 🤍
Skin to skin in the moments after birth is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and your baby. Your chest regulates their temperature, your heartbeat calms them, your scent is already familiar and safe. In these first moments outside the womb, your body is everything they need.
At Twin Cities Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic, we protect this time fiercely. No rushing, no unnecessary interruptions, just you and your baby discovering each other for the very first time.
You grew this person. You brought them here. And now they are right where they belong. 💙

photo: Gather Birth Cooperative: Birth Support, Birth Photography, and more

04/28/2026

Pregnancy is beautiful and also sometimes really uncomfortable. 😄 Nausea, back pain, swelling, heartburn, round ligament pain, these are all incredibly common and you are not alone. At Twin Cities Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic, we take the time at every appointment to talk through what you're experiencing and find real solutions. You don't have to just push through it. We're here to help. We offer support through natural medicine, chiropractic care, acupuncture and more. All in-house!💙

photo: Danica Donnelly Photography

04/27/2026

Mama Monday: 🤍Did you know newborns don't produce tears when they cry? Their tear ducts are still developing and typically aren't fully functional until around 3-4 weeks old. All that crying and zero tears. They're already keeping you on your toes. 😄🤍


photo: St. Paul Photo Co.