There’s a good chance you’ve spent a lot of your time and energy working on your birth plan. You know your body better than anyone else, and you understand what birth style will be best. So, when you are getting ready to deliver, you need a provider who will be your advocate so you can see your plan through! At Heart of Iowa Midwifery and Birth, you will have a birth team that wants to make sure you have control throughout your entire experience. As a Des Moines newborn and maternity photographer, I have gotten the chance to work with countless families who have fallen in love with this practice. Here’s why I always recommend it!
2485 SE 1st Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Heart of Iowa Midwifery & Birth is a midwife-operated center that specializes in home births. The center gives you a team of midwives and registered nurses, each as passionate about holistic care as the next. With this group, birth isn’t treated as some sort of medical emergency. They get that your body was designed for this process, and they want to give you the keys to have a meaningful birth you’ll want to remember for years. The practice is family-centered and invites you to welcome your children in on each appointment!
Heart of Iowa Midwifery & Birth offers a full scope of care starting from the very beginning of your pregnancy. You will have a designated midwife who will be on hand to help you plan every aspect of your birth. They put trust at the center of everything they do. Your first appointment will last around an hour. During this time, your midwife is going to get to know you! They will work with you to figure out your birth plan as well as to help you understand what you should expect throughout each stage of pregnancy. After this, each appointment will last around 40 minutes. They want to make sure you have the resources you need to make the right decisions throughout your care and will constantly keep you educated on your options.
Your midwife will work with you before your due date to prepare your space for labor. During birth, they will focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment for your family. They provide birthtub rentals for those who would like the option. They will stay by your side following labor and will clean up your space before they leave.
In addition to their pregnancy and birth care, Heart of Iowa Midwifery & Birth offers wellness visits that will keep you feeling your best. They can handle your yearly well-woman visits and can help with family planning. Their goal is to be a practice you can trust through every season of life!
If you are looking for a center that will give you control over your birth experience, I think you are going to adore Heart of Iowa Midwifery & Birth. This wonderful center wants to make sure you have the delivery you’ve always wanted!
Once you have your midwife, it’s time to think about your photographer. That’s where I come in! I am a Des Moines newborn and maternity photographer, and I adore working with families so they can capture all the milestones of life. If you have been considering booking pictures for your family, I would love to chat about it! Send me a message today to find out more!