What is Midwifery Care?
Midwifery care is a personalized, evidence-based approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Midwives are trained professionals who specialize in caring for healthy, low-risk pregnancies and supporting people through labor and birth with a focus on education, trust, and informed choice.
What Does the Midwifery Model of Care Look Like?
The midwifery model of care is centered around you. It views pregnancy and birth as normal life events—not medical emergencies—and emphasizes respectful, collaborative care.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Longer appointments that give you time to ask questions and build a real relationship with your provider
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Shared decision-making—you’re in charge of your body, your birth, and your plan
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Continuity of care from the same small team throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey
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Focus on wellness and prevention, rather than routine intervention
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Support for unmedicated birth and use of natural comfort measures like water, movement, and breath
Midwives work closely with obstetricians and other healthcare professionals when needed, but they are experts in supporting healthy, physiological birth.
Midwives are not OBGYNs.
At Alabama Birth Center, we believe your birth should reflect your values, your choices, and your voice. Our team is here to provide the education, support, and expert care you need to create a birth plan that feels right for you.
We honor your privacy, your family, and the deeply personal nature of giving birth. With patience and understanding, we’ll guide you through your options and stand by your side as you make empowered decisions for your birth experience.
For those without serious or chronic medical conditions—like uncontrolled high blood pressure, epilepsy, heart disease, or diabetes—midwifery care can be a safe and deeply rewarding option.
If you’re looking for a more personal, relationship-centered approach to childbirth, outside of the traditional hospital setting, Alabama Birth Center is here for you.