Our center has two birth suites which can accommodate La Bassine water birth tubs
Private space for pre-natal care will make you feel more comfortable
Our Austin-Area Private Birthing Center
Located at 109 West Lane Avenue, Manor, TX 78653, our center is a home-like environment with full accommodations. It's also only 15 minutes from the nearest transfer hospital. The center is in-network for Medicaid through Texas Medicaid Health Plan and Superior HealthPlan. Contact Victoria Meinhardt at Admin@AbundanceMidwiferyService.com for more information and to schedule a tour.
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What is a Birthing Center?
Birthing Centers provide personalized, family-centered care for healthy women from highly qualified professionals during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. They offer a nurturing, home-like environment where women are supported, respected and safe. You can make yourself comfortable in your own clothing and soak in a tub or have a waterbirth. Children, parents, and friends are welcome to be near you as you give birth. Birthing centers are also an integrated part of the healthcare system and will assist in transferring you to a hospital during labor should the need arise. You can visit the American Association of Birth Centers website for more information.
We're the first local birth center facility in network with Superior Medicaid & Ambetter Marketplace plan.
The center is handicapped accessible including a ramp and dedicated parking
We're Also a Member of the American Association of Birth Centers
We're proud to be a part of the American Association of Birth Centers which promotes and supports freestanding birth centers and midwifery units in all communities to achieve a high-value model of evidence-based care. Click on the video produced by AABC for information about the benefits of using a birth center.
View the recent AABC News Brief.
Instagram Interview with Joan Doglio Smith & Victoria Meinhardt About Our Birth Center & Practice
MIDWIFWERY WEEK - DeLora Frederickson of deloradoula talks with Austin midwives, Joan and Vicki, about their country cottage birthing center in Manor, TX serving Austin and outer-lying areas.
Second Birth Suite at Our Center
Your Birth Center Plan: What to Expect
As you move through your pregnancy, we’ll discuss your birth preferences and make plans. However, once labor develops all you’re required to do is contact your midwife and drive to the birthing center. Because birthing conditions can vary greatly by individuals, we’ll assess your status when you arrive and provide the support you require.
How Does Giving Birth With Us Work?
Planning to deliver your baby with us is easy. The first step is to become an Abundance Midwifery Service client. If you’d like to tour our birthing center before doing so, please set up an appointment with Victoria, one of our midwives. Once you're comfortable moving forward, simply sign our contract which includes a payment plan for the facility fee.
Our center is fully equipped for your birth
How Long Will I Stay After the Birth?
After giving birth certain criteria must be met before you can leave the birthing center. Your baby should exhibit stable vital signs and be comfortable breastfeeding. Mom needs to be able to understand discharge instructions, use the bathroom, take a shower (with assistance) and eat and drink. It’s equally important that you’re rested enough to safely drive or ride home. We recommend having someone stay with you until our first home visit two or three days after the birth.
You can even prepare your own food in our kitchen
Can My Family Come There?
Yes, of course!
What Can, or Should I Bring?
If you have a labor support person they should be
at the birth center. Recommended items to
bring include loose-fitting clothing, a car seat,
and snacks and beverages for labor and
postpartum. We’ll provide prenatal education for
natural childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn
care, and materials to share with your team.
Can I Have a Doula?
Yes. We can refer you to excellent doulas in the area, some of whom
offer their services free of charge if you meet certain financial criteria.
Birth & Beyond
We do very close daily follow up as clients usually discharge on the
same day their baby is born. This includes 24-hour phone support
and a visit to your home two to three days after you give birth.
Our Birthing Center
A refuge for clients, our birthing center is located in Manor just a short
distance from Austin. It’s a wonderful, cozy little getaway with a homey
environment and an artsy vibe for you to give birth in. Paintings by the
owner’s partner hang on the walls and flowers and plants surround the
building. We’re proud to be an independent, midwife-owned practice
with a beautiful birthing center only 15 minutes from the nearest transfer
hospital.
Our New Birth Center is Now Open!
Can I use Medicaid?
One of the key AMS differences is that we support women who would not otherwise be accepted by birthing centers. All our birthing center moms have been Medicaid clients. We consider this to be our niche and believe that women should not be turned away because they can’t pay. We’re in-network with TMHP (Texas Medicaid Health Plan), also known as traditional Medicaid. In addition, our birth center is in network with Superior HealthPlan so the facility fee is covered by Medicaid.
Contact Victoria Meinhardt at admin@abundancemidwiferyservice.com for more information.
We have a large family & living area to accommodate your guests
We're proud to announce the opening of a new, larger birth center to better serve our clients. It spans 1,500 square feet and includes two birthing suites, offices, a prenatal appointment area, and client meeting space. The center is also in Manor but much closer to East Highway 290 for easy access. Our new address is 109 West Lane Avenue, Manor, TX 78653. You can learn more about the new birth center by reading or downloading the front page story about it in the Manor Journal.
Our office area includes private space for your appointments
We also have equipment on-site to see & listen to your baby