Compassionate, Individualized Midwifery Care
At Clarksville Midwifery and Birth Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Our comprehensive services include:
- Prenatal Care
- Labor and Birth Care
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn Care
Let us support you through every stage of your journey with expert guidance and personalized attention.
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care is the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and birth experience. During your initial visit, we’ll review your comprehensive medical history, assess risk factors, create a care plan, and discuss how to meet your unique needs.
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Screening Options:
Even with an out-of-hospital birth plan, you have access to all standard pregnancy screenings, such as lab work and ultrasounds, to ensure ongoing risk assessment. -
Risk Management:
Our goal is to support a healthy pregnancy and birth. If necessary, we may recommend adjustments to your birth plan, including referrals or planning a hospital birth for optimal safety. -
Schedule of Visits:
- Monthly office visits until 32 weeks.
- Biweekly office visits from 32 to 38 weeks.
- Weekly office visits from 38 weeks until delivery.
- Appointment Length and Approach:
Most appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes, except for:
- Initial Visit
- Physical Exam Visit
- Postpartum Visits
These exceptions typically last an hour to allow for a more in-depth discussion and care.
We dedicate this time to:
- Explaining upcoming recommended testing or alternative options.
- Reviewing and discussing test results.
- Answering any questions you may have since your last visit.
Our approach prioritizes thorough monitoring, clear communication, and individualized care to support you every step of the way. Let us know if you have any questions about the appointment process!
Labor & Birth
At Clarksville Midwifery & Birth Center, we provide relationship-centered, evidence-based care for families choosing either birth center or home birth.
We Offer:
• Licensed Birth Center Births in Clarksville, Tennessee
• Home Birth Services for families within a 30-minute drive of Exit 1, Clarksville
During Labor
Our midwives join you in active labor (typically around 6 cm dilation) and provide continuous support and clinical monitoring throughout the birth. Timing may vary depending on your labor pattern and birth history.
After Birth
Following the birth, we remain with you for approximately 2–3 hours postpartum to monitor both parent and baby, support feeding, complete newborn assessments, and ensure everyone is stable and comfortable before we leave.
Our goal is steady, attentive care in a calm and supportive environment.
Postpartum & Newborn Care
Our postpartum and newborn care provides attentive follow-up and thoughtful support during the early weeks after birth.
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Services Include:
- Filing your baby’s birth certificate and
- Request your baby be issued a social security card, if you request one.
- Recommended state-mandated newborn care: (can be declined by signing waiver)
- Vitamin K and Erythromycin administration.
- Newborn Metabolic Screening.
- Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) screening.
- Hearing screening.
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The 4th Trimester:
This period of adjustment, growth, and learning is transformative. We’re here to provide guidance, resources, and support to help you navigate this time with confidence
Birth Control Options
For our clients who may be seeking options to prevent or space pregnancies besides the Fertility Awareness Method, we currently offer:
- Birth Control Prescriptions
- Nexplanon Implant Visits
- IUD Insertion
We are here to support your family planning and provide personalized guidance to help you find the option that works best for you. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please reach out to us!
Labs and Diagnostic Ultrasounds
We order and help schedule all necessary labs and diagnostic ultrasounds as part of your care. However, like many small practices, we do not perform these services in-house. Instead, they will be completed at a local lab (ex: LabCorp or Quest) or imaging facility (ex: Inner Vision, Premier Radiology, the Perinatal Group, or Greater Nashville MFM) .
Since these services are provided by another facility, you will be billed directly by them for their services.
If you have any questions about where to go or how to schedule, we’re happy to help!
Lending Library
At Clarksville Midwifery and Birth Center, we’re proud to offer a lending library as part of our commitment to education and empowerment.
Our lending library includes:
- Books on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
- Resources on natural parenting, breastfeeding, and fertility.
- Guides on holistic and alternative care options.
Clients are welcome to borrow materials to support their learning and decision-making throughout their journey.
If you’re interested in exploring our collection, feel free to ask during your next visit!
Communication
We are committed to being accessible and responsive to your needs. Here’s how you can reach us:
Non-Urgent Questions or Concerns
- Contact us anytime via your client portal for non-urgent matters.
- Our team strives to respond within a few business days with answers or guidance.
Urgent or Labor Needs
- For urgent concerns or if you are in labor, use our 24/7 pager system.
- This system will notify the on-call midwife, who will call you back promptly.
If you have any questions about how to use the client portal or the pager system, please let us know. We are here to support you!
At Clarksville Midwifery and Birth Center, your comfort, safety, and well-being are always our top priority. Let us help you create a positive and empowering experience for you and your growing family.
