Our goal is to remove the fear factor and help you gain the confidence to labor and birth your way.
How Do I Prepare for My First Prenatal Appointment? 7 Ways to Get Ready for Birth Center Care
Who's Who at Magnolia: Get to Know Our Birth Center Team
Real Contractions vs. False Labor: How Do I Know When I’m Really in Labor?
The Biophysical Profile: What Is this Assessment and Why Is It Important?
The Amazing Placenta: Understanding the Purpose of this Unique Organ
Meet the Midwife: Dawna Insua
Meet Student Midwife Golda Francois
I moved to Tampa, where I attended the University of South Florida and earned my bachelor’s degree in health science. When I went to college, I thought I would be an OB/GYN. However, after shadowing a few providers and working in the hospital, I realized I preferred a more holistic version of maternal healthcare.
Knowing the Stages of Childbirth: Easy as 1, 2, 3
The Anatomy of Labor: Building the Fundus to Open the Cervix
Baby Sleep 101: 6 Myths About Infant Sleep Debunked
Meet Administrative Coordinator Kerra Quarles
Meet Lactation Educator LaDereka Carter
Strategies for Managing Prodromal Labor: How to Identify Early Contractions and Achieve Your Out-of-Hospital Birth
Supporting Your Partner During Childbirth: How to Help Through Each Stage of Labor
Meet the Midwife: Jessica Willison
Premature Rupture of Membranes: What to Do If Your Water Breaks Before Labor Starts
Gently Promoting Labor: 9 Ways to Prepare for an Optimal Birth
Gestational Diabetes: Why Evidence-Based Screening is Important
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common problems that can occur during pregnancy. According to the most recent available data, about 6 percent of expectant parents are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, which develops during pregnancy when blood sugar levels are high. Discover our policies and procedures regarding gestational diabetes screening.