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A homelike facility that provides family-centered care for healthy women before, during and after normal pregnancy, labor and birth.
Guided by principles of prevention, safety, appropriate medical intervention, and cost-effectiveness.
Based on the philosophy that pregnancy is a normal, healthy process, rather than an illness.
A safe environment for families to experience the social, emotional and spiritual renewal inherent in bringing forth new life.
A place where parents are encouraged to be informed and to assume responsibility for their own health and the health of their family.
- Improved pregnancy outcomes
- Improved parenting
- Improved lifestyle and health choices
- Stronger family relationships
- Stronger social networks with local churches
- Better citizens and a stronger community
Are registered nurses with graduate studies in midwifery care who have passed a national certification examination and are licensed by the state. CNMs focus on preventive and holistic care for mothers-to-be and support for the whole family.
Believe women labor best where they feel safe, have privacy, are free to make choices and have birth attendants they trust.
Consult or refer to other health care specialists if needed.
Invest the time to deal with emotional and spiritual issues that affect pregnancy outcomes, family relationships and parenting.
Creates a support network for women and families through volunteers and local churches.
Uses the group process to motivate and empower women to make healthy lifestyle changes.
Has been shown to increase the birth weight and length of pregnancy for infants born prematurely.
New Life Birth Center
PO Box 21461
Roanoke, Va 24018
For more information contact:
Karen Winstead
info@newlifebirthcenter.net
540.798.4064 cell
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