Every baby deserves a Beautiful Beginning!
BIRTHING CENTER & HOME BIRTH MIDWIFE - ABOUT US
Our birthing center suite includes a kitchenette, bathroom, and a birthing room with a fireplace, sitting area, and a large birthing tub with the option of having a water birth. Our family room can keep your guests comfortable during their stay here while you are laboring.
As a family friendly birthing center, we encourage family involvement in prenatal care as well as the delivery of your little bundle. You are welcomed to invite your family and friends to be here with you as your baby comes into the world.
Whether you chose to birth in one of our birthing suites, or to have a home birth, our mission is to provide you the care and the support you need to help you on your way to enjoying all that Motherhood offers.
MIDWIFE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM)
- Professionally Licensed Midwife in Austin, TX
- Birthing Women Since 2004
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- AHA BLS CPR Instructor
- AHA HeartSaver CPR Instructor
- Instructor Trainer for EFR CPR and First Aid
- Certified Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training
- Medical, Tui'Na, Prenatal, and Swedish Massage Therapist
- Massage Therapy Instructor
- Master’s Degree in Holistic Nutrition
Midwife Emma (Morrison) Faris has delivered over 1500 babies in multiple countries around the world giving her ample experience in how to manage medical care during the child bearing year.
OUR BIRTH SERVICES INCLUDE:
Prenatal Care
At Beautiful Beginning Birth, we make it our goal to help you stay informed about health care topics related to your pregnancy and your baby. Our midwifery care begins with appointments that are customized to your specific needs. Prenatal appointments are similar to the appointments at a physician’s office but have an additional 15-20 minutes for discussion about diet, exercise, supplements and parenting topics to help prepare you for the decisions you will be making as a parent. We provide written hand-outs and resource lists to help answer common questions that arise during pregnancy and to facilitate your own research. We take the extra time to ensure that all of your questions are answered and that you and your baby are off to the right start.Labor and Delivery
We trust a mother’s instinct on when she needs to be with her midwife and our labor care begins as soon as she feels it is desirable. Throughout labor we will monitor your baby’s heart rate, your contraction pattern, and how your labor is progressing. We use natural methods like massage, aromatherapy, relaxation points, and tools like the birthing ball, or our birth tub to help you through labor.
Postpartum Care
We feel that the jump from a 3 day postpartum visit to a 2 week postpartum visit provided in traditional medical care misses the opportunity to prevent issues from arising regarding newborn jaundice or breastfeeding, therefore we provide a home visit for mother and baby at one week postpartum to ensure that the transition into this new life is as smooth and enjoyable as it should be.
OUR WELLNESS SERVICES INCLUDE:
Esthetics
Whether you are looking for a facial, microdermabrasion, chemical peels or beautiful eyelashes without all the fuss, we can bring out your inner beauty. Call us to schedule an appointment and don’t forget to ask us about the Special of the Month!
Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage Relax and let your stress melt away as one of our therapists uses oils or creams to help erase the tension in your body.
Prenatal Massage Let one of our therapists address the common complaints of pregnancy – hip and joint pain, lower back ache, sciatica.
Couples Massage Perfect for the couple who enjoys being pampered together.
Medical Massage With referral from a physician or chiropractor. We will bill your insurance company for you.
Chiropractic & Acupuncture
We work with professional chiropractors that can help alleviate pain, reduce headaches, and treat postural dysfunction. Chiropractic care is an excellent resource for expectant moms that are experiencing muscular or joint discomfort during pregnancy, for those with a baby in a less-than-ideal position, to open the pelvis for an easier delivery.
Placenta Encapsulation
Many women report that their placenta capsules have helped them with increased milk supply and decreased feelings of imbalance. We're here to help you choose the preparation options that are best for you. Thinking about giving it a try? Give us a call!
Lisa Kestler PBiCertified Encapsulation Specialist
Hill Country Placentas512-517-9017
Doula Services
Looking for a Doula to assist you with your labor and delivery or postpartum? Give us a call!
Birthing Center Upcoming Classes
Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding
Newborn Care
CPR and First Aid
CPR for Healthcare Providers
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Birth Center & Home Births
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