Their skills as primary care providers are evidenced by their low rates of infant mortality, cesarean birth, episiotomy, and use of epidural anesthesia and their high rates of success in vaginal birth after cesarean.

These facts are made more impressive when considering that 70% of women who receive care from nurse-midwives are considered vulnerable to poor health outcomes by virtue of age, socioeconomic status, education, ethnicity or location of residence.

Great Expectations Birth Care

Great Expectations Birth Care is run by Rebecca Williams, CNM, CPM, MSN, and is located in Murray, Utah.

Rebecca offers her clients the option of birthing at her beautiful birth suite, or in the comfort of their own home.

The birth suite is located right next to Cottonwood Medical Center, and would be a perfect situation for women and families who may be looking for an alternative to the Obstetrical Model of Care, but are not interested in birthing at home.

Great Expectations seems to really give clients star treatment!  From her website, with regard to considering homebirth or birth at the birth suite, both options sound like the family can expect to be pampered by a compassionate, professional midwife:

Birthing At Home With Great Expectations

Around 36 weeks gestation I will visit your birth site for a prenatal visit and bring birth supplies, a tub if needed, and a postpartum packet which includes all the information and paperwork needed for me to file your birth certificate, obtain a social security card for your baby, etc.. Between 37 to 42 weeks we can legally birth at home and I will come to your house for the birthday party whenever you’d like me to. I stay after the birth until mom and baby are stable and ready for sleep. Sometimes I stay until the birthday cake is frosted and served because I like cake…you’re under no obligation to feed me cake though. I’m there to make your birth wonderful, not to cause extra work.

Birth Suite Birthing With Great Expectations

Women who choose a birth suite birth come to Great Expectations in labor, have a wonderful birth in a “Bed and Breakfast” setting and return home when they’re stable and the time is right. We have a brand new kitchen and food handler permits so you won’t starve and we’ll try to plan your menu before your birth. Maybe you like waffles, fried ham and smoothies, or will it be pasta???

And Regardless Of Location…

Because having a safe pregnancy and birth is a priority, I do transfer to the hospital if problems arise and am certified in Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics. Unless I have someone else laboring, I go with my laboring women and act as their advocate and doula at the hospital in the event of transfer. I have many years of hospital experience and can help couples navigate the hospital “world” to achieve the best possible birth under the circumstances.

Great Expectations Birth Care is located in Murray, Utah, and Rebecca provides complete maternal health care for women living in the Salt Lake area.

Photo Courtesy Heather and Jared

Birth center births have clearly demonstrated to be as safe as hospital births, with fewer invasive procedures, fewer cesarean sections, higher satisfaction, and lower cost.

In a national survey conducted by the Public Citizens’ Health Research Group on nurse-midwifery care, 419 hospitals and 39 freestanding birthcenters, they recommended insurers, hospitals and consumers to encourage use of freestanding birthcenters.

The Birth and Family Place, located in Holladay, Utah, is a beautiful birth center that offers the relaxing atmosphere of a beautifully decorated birthing suite with a fully functional birth center.

From their website:

We care for you, your family, and your nurse-midwife or doctor to create the safest, softest, happiest experience possible.

We welcome you, your family and your new baby into a world where nurturing is the priority.

Our three birthing rooms have been designed specifically to provide a comfortable and peaceful birthing environment. Each bathroom is equipped with a jetted tub for relaxation during labor. Full-sized beds accommodate mom, dad and baby.

The family waiting room is a comfy spot for whomever you want present to celebrate your baby’s birth.

Flexible and caring professional staff will plan with you to design your ideal birthing experience. We understand that giving birth should be a joyful and relaxing experience for the whole family.

The Birth and Family Place is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC) and a member of the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC).

Birth and Family Place Contact Information:

Birth and Family Place
2180 East 4500 South, Suite 150
Holladay, Utah 84117
Phone (801) 278-3102
Fax (801) 278-3112
info@birthandfamilyplace.com