The Best Tools You can Find at a Birthing Center

Woman laboring in birthing center in Salt Lake

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Kate Kummer

Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch front, we at Wasatch Midwifery provide more than stunning views for our birthing patients. Our Salt Lake birthing center is fully stocked with our patients’ favorite birthing tools. We believe you deserve to have all the aids you need to make your labor more comfortable. To help, we've…Read more …

Posted in Birth Center, natural childbirth

Why Accreditation Matters: How to Choose a Safe and Reliable Midwife

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Kate Kummer

After weighing the pros and cons and considering the type of birth experience you desire, you choose a midwife rather than an Obstetrician. Now, it’s time to choose your midwife, but not all midwives in Salt Lake are the same. There are many different credentials and licenses for midwives in Utah. Not only can your…Read more …

Posted in Childbirth, Midwife

3 Essential Steps for Successful VBAC

Posted on July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 by Kate Kummer

A successful vaginal birth after a cesarean section (VBAC) is entirely possible. In fact, our midwives strongly support women who choose to have a natural birth after a cesarean birth. Through our care and guidance, we hope you’ll feel empowered by your own capabilities and have a voice in your delivery. Follow these steps to…Read more …

Posted in natural childbirth, VBAC

Placenta Encapsulation Explained

Pills created through placenta encapsulation in Salt Lake City, UT

Posted on June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 by Kate Kummer

The placenta is your body’s temporary organ that encases your baby during pregnancy. This organ carries nutrients and oxygen from mother to baby, as well as removes waste from the baby. While the idea may be a foreign one to the United States and Salt Lake City residents, the practice of consuming the placenta, usually…Read more …

Posted in Placenta Encapsulation, Postpartum

What Can Mothers Refuse During Pregnancy?

Posted on April 24, 2018May 1, 2018 by Kate Kummer

At Wasatch Midwifery, our goal is to give you — the mother — as much control as possible over your pregnancy. Our birth center and staff offer you a wide variety of control over various elements of your process, from start to finish. To support this effort, we want pregnant mothers to understand their rights.…Read more …

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The Benefits of Natural Childbirth

Posted on March 20, 2018March 21, 2018 by Kate Kummer

At Wasatch Midwifery, we know your birth plan is personal, and we want to help you make the best decision for your baby and your body. With this in mind, we would like to explain the benefits of natural childbirth in Salt Lake City. Freedom Without an epidural, you are able to move freely…Read more …

Posted in Breastfeeding, Childbirth, natural childbirth

Why Mothers Choose Home Births

Posted on February 16, 2018April 17, 2018 by Kate Kummer

At Wasatch Midwifery, we specialize in the care of women who will give birth at home or in our birth center. Our midwife and doula services will provide comprehensive care to mothers during prenatal, labor and delivery phases. Why do more and more women choose a home birth today? Let’s take a look at some…Read more …

Posted in Doula, Home Birth, Midwife, Support

Common Physical Changes During Pregnancy

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Kate Kummer

As an expecting mother, you’ll go through a number of physical changes throughout the length of your pregnancy. Some of these are relatively consistent across all women, but some others may or may not happen to a given individual based on their personal risk factors. At Wasatch Midwifery, our experts are well-trained to assist you…Read more …

Posted in Doula, Midwife

Learning About Postpartum Depression

Posted on December 21, 2017April 17, 2018 by Kate Kummer

At Wasatch Midwifery, our midwife services include significant postpartum care. Whether your birth takes place at our birth center or in another location, our midwives offer several personalized postpartum visits, well-mother and well-baby care, lab testing, lactation and emotional support. This last element is particularly important for mothers who experience postpartum depression, a potentially devastating…Read more …

Posted in Childbirth, Postpartum, Support

Important Midwife Questions to Ask

Posted on December 6, 2017April 17, 2018 by Kate Kummer

At Wasatch Midwifery and Wellness, we’re proud to provide comprehensive midwife and doula care for expecting mothers. Our services run from prenatal care all the way through postpartum, and we can assist in either home births or hospital/birthing center. We’re dedicated to your care, and you should be as well. With that in mind, here…Read more …

Posted in Childbirth, Doula, Midwife, Support