Birth Center Stone Oak

09/02/2026

It was a busy summer here at Birth Center Stone Oak! We met 33 new friends 😊

05/28/2026

03/27/2026

Every check-in is intentional. From monitoring baby’s heartbeat to assessing position, prenatal visits help ensure both parent and baby are progressing well.

03/25/2026

You don’t need frequent ultrasounds to know your baby is growing well. Midwives use consistent measurements, hands-on assessment, and ongoing prenatal care to safely track growth over time. Learn how in our latest blog.

In most low-risk pregnancies, frequent ultrasounds are not required to track growth. Midwives rely on other well-established methods.

03/24/2026

Birth slings are a helpful tool for using gravity to support labor. They can encourage an open pelvis and help baby descend, especially when progress slows.

03/20/2026

Routine prenatal assessments include checking baby’s heartbeat and monitoring pregnancy progress. Involving siblings during visits can help families feel connected to the pregnancy journey.

03/17/2026

What happens when you give birth at a birth center? From settling into your birth suite to immediate skin-to-skin, delayed cord clamping, and careful monitoring of both mom and baby, we walk through what families can expect during and after delivery.

03/13/2026

Newborn examinations include listening to the heart and lungs, assessing vital signs, and monitoring overall adaptation after birth. Early evaluation helps ensure a smooth transition in those first days of life.

03/11/2026

Coping with contractions without medication is all about rhythm, support, and learning to move with your body. In our latest blog, we share practical tools and mindset shifts that help labor feel more manageable.

Coping without medication is less about mastering techniques and more about learning how to move with what your body is already doing.

03/10/2026

Colostrum is baby’s first milk. It is nutrient-dense and rich in immune support. Within a few days, mature milk comes in, providing fats and calories for growth. Breast milk continues to adapt to your baby’s needs, offering nourishment and antibodies along the way.