When we discover we’re pregnant, we know we want honest, compassionate care that respects us as whole people, but often we don’t quite know where to get it. For many, this is their introduction to the connected care model of midwifery. Each expectant parent becomes a treasured part of the Burr Ridge Birth Center family—the weight and honor of walking beside you as your dreams and midsection grow is never lost on us!

“Let choice whisper in your ear and love murmur in your heart. Be ready. Here comes life."

—Maya Angelou

Prenatal care with our team of midwives looks like:

• An initial appointment to discuss your goals and hopes for your pregnancy and birth, as well as a thorough review of your health and history to assure that you’re a candidate for birthing with BRBC and a tour of the center if you haven’t already enjoyed one

• Subsequent appointments filled with connection, check-in’s on your baby’s heart tones (when possible), your comfort, assessing your uterine growth and answering all of your questions

• Did we say NO RUSHING? Each appointment is between 30-60 minutes in length, so more time for individualized care

• Meeting all of the midwives and getting to know our lead nurses and birth assistants. These relationships are fostered over the course of your pregnancy to ensure you feel connected to your team during your birthing time (the goal is to have as many familiar faces as possible to protect those labor hormones!)

• EVERYTHING IN-HOUSE: labs drawn by us, ultrasounds hosted in our cozy clinic rooms, birthing prep classes just down the hall!

• Informed consent, shared decision-making and evidence-based care throughout every step

Our initial prenatal visit schedule consists of:

• a confirmation of pregnancy visit (approx. 6-10 weeks)

• an initial prenatal visit (approx. 10-12 weeks)

  The remainder of visits will follow the regular prenatal schedule, complete standard labs, ultrasound, testing, and more.