Author: Ariel Swift

How far is too far? We get asked this question a lot! The truth is that there isn’t an easy or direct answer to this question. The majority of our clients live within 1.5 hours of the birth center although we have had clients from all over the state. Since we are the only birth… Continue reading How Far is too Far?

Each pregnancy and birth is a unique experience, and choosing your obstetric provider will have a profound effect upon that experience. Many people spend a lot of time looking for a provider who shares their philosophies about pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. And while this is important, in most cases, it may be… Continue reading Choosing an Obstetric Provider and Birth Facility (Hint: Birth Centers offer increased VALUE!!)

Imagine if your worries, doubts, anxieties, and fears about birth were tangible objects that you could pack into a box and leave at the doorstep as you enter the birth center. Wouldn’t that be nice?! Since we cannot do that, we instead work with you to create an environment in which you feel safe and… Continue reading Safe and Supportive Environment

Practicing emergency skills and drills is an important aspect of our culture of safety at the birth center. Is this because we have a lot of emergencies? NO!! In fact, the exact opposite is true! Emergencies in the birth center are extremely rare! It is important for our Certified Nurse Midwives and Registered Nurse Birth… Continue reading Emergency Drills and Skills

The most common reason we hear for clients choosing Sacred Roots for their pregnancy and birth experience is that they want a natural birth. What does this mean? Natural birth? This isn’t a term that our team typically uses – natural birth can mean different things to different people. For some, this term is equivalent… Continue reading Natural Birth

When I worked as a midwife in the hospital, I found that labor and birth were often managed so much by policies, procedures, and routines. It is such a busy environment, and often understaffing leads to providers and nurses being pulled in every direction. Too often, the experience of the birthing person and family becomes… Continue reading Creating Sacred Roots

I have looked at this picture thousands of times. Not looking at myself – not even looking at my baby. But I’ve been in awe every time I look at this and see the smile my midwife has on her face. The type of care and support that I’ve received from the ladies over at… Continue reading I Have Looked At This Picture Thousands Of Times