September 2023
The week of September 14-20 has been designated Birth Center Week. The week has a focus on “Midwifing Justice” by amplifying the voices of Black, Indigenous, and people of …
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August 2023
August is National Breastfeeding Month! It’s the 13th annual observance and this year’s theme is “This is Our Why,” recognizing the importance of supporting breastfeeding parents and babies. At …
July 2023
Giving birth is one of the most monumental experiences an individual can have. A great deal of care and research should be done to ensure the birthing person and …
June 2023
June commemorates and celebrates several important things. The month of June is Pride month, a month to celebrate and give visibility to the LGBTQ community. Juneteenth, which was on …
May 2023
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects many individuals after giving birth. Postpartum depression often starts in the early weeks after having …
April 2023
Earlier this month we recognized Black Maternal Health week. The week is to bring awareness to Black maternal health issues, amplify Black voices, and call attention to continued outcome …
Prenatal Care
Did you know insurance plans often do not reimburse midwives at the same level as doctors? This issue has been ongoing and is a constant battle for birth centers …
February 2023
Choosing where and how to give birth is an important and personal choice. It’s a choice though, that people don’t even always realize exists. In the United States, giving …
Happy belated New Year!
Happy belated New Year! Best Start welcomed its first baby of 2023 on January 4th. Congratulations Brianna and Kai on your beautiful baby girl, Julianna Rae! January brings a …
Happy Holidays
As the holiday season is upon us, like many people, we are thinking of everyone we hold near and dear and for us, that’s our clients! No matter what …
