Resources
Dr. Yolanda Lawson
MadeWells Obstetrics & Gynecology
3310 Live Oak St., #210
Dallas, TX 75204
214.821.5400
madewellobgyn.com
Linda Worzer, BMEd, IBCLC, RLC, AAHCC, CD (DONA)
Childbirth Education / Lactation Consultation / Doula Training & Referrals
Natural Beginnings
531 Stillmeadow Drive
Richardson, TX 75081
972.699.3921
Natural Beginnings
Helpful Information
American Association of Birth Centers
www.birthcenters.org
American College of Nurse-Midwives
www.midwife.org
Breastfeeding Information
La Leche League
National Birth Statistics
Centers for Disease Control
Texas Board of Nursing
Verify a License Online
Texas Acknowledgement of Paternity
FAQ for Unmarried Parents
Stats at a Glance
Area hospitals report greater than 50 percent Cesarean rates and over 90 percent epidural rates.
Compare this to the mothers who achieve their goals of having unmedicated and uncomplicated births at the Birth & Women’s Center,
3,900
Families have given birth at the CenterWE NOURISH
Since 1993, 3,900 families have chosen to give birth at the Center.7 - 10%
Hospital Transfer RateWE'RE COMMITTED
7 to 10 percent of mothers have been transferred to Baylor for physician care.< 5%
Resulted in CesareanWE SUPPORT
Of more than 3,900 Birth Center families, less than five percent have resulted in Cesarean birth.1%
Infant TransfersWE LISTEN
Only one percent of newborns have been transferred to Baylor for special care.“I have come to love the Birth and women’s center. The midwifes and birthing assistant were amazing during the entire pregnancy and labor. They worked extra hard during the labor to make sure my wife was well taken care of and as comfortable as possible.”
“I had an amazing birthing experience here at the Birth and Woman’s Center! The staff is very professional, all of the midwives are amazing. They are reliable when you need them even at 2:00 in the morning for that false alarm!”
“The best experience of my life. My son was born on 02-25-16, and had the love of my life pull him out! The best part is that I got to bond with my son seconds after delivery…”