This week, we’re sharing exciting news: Willow Birth Center is expanding with a third location in Gilbert, Arizona! We’re thrilled to bring our midwife-led, personalized care to even more families in the Southeast Valley. Imagine a warm, home-like space designed to celebrate and support you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. This new location embodies everything you love about Willow, plus a few special features we can’t wait to share! Listen to This Episode to Learn: 🏠 Why We’re Expanding: Learn about the growing demand for compassionate, midwife-led care and how this new location will help us reach more families. ✨ A Peek Inside Our Gilbert Birth Center: With three spacious birth suites, ensuite bathrooms, cozy family lounges, and tranquil office spaces, our new center is designed for comfort and empowerment. 🔬 Safety First: Discover how our licensed and nationally accredited birth centers meet the highest standards of safety and care for low-risk pregnancies. 💸 Affordable Birth Options: Yes, we take most insurance plans (including Medicaid), offer payment plans, and provide financial counseling to ensure birth center care is accessible to all. What Makes Birth Center Care Different? At Willow Birth Center, we follow the midwifery model of care, which puts you at the center. From longer prenatal visits to personalized birth plans, we’re here to support your choices, your comfort, and your voice. Our calm, home-like atmosphere and evidence-based care ensure a birth experience that feels empowering, personal, and safe. Key Details About Our New Location: Address: Across from Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Southeast Gilbert Features: Three spacious birth suites (with tubs for water births), a family lounge, and private spaces for prenatal and postpartum visits Opening Date: January 6th Tours & Appointments: Book a tour or a meet-and-greet with a midwife today! Connect With Us: Website: www.willowbirthcenteraz.com Phone: 480-565-5990 Instagram: @willowbirthcenteraz Facebook: Friends of Willow Birth Center AZ Resources mentioned: Centers of Accreditation for Birth Centers: Recognizes birth centers that meet or surpass national standards for quality, safety, and patient-centered care. National Birth Center Study II Stapleton, S. R., Osborne, C., & Illuzzi, J. (2013). Outcomes of Care in Birth Centers: Demonstration of a Durable Model. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 58(1), 3–14. Found low rates of interventions and strong safety outcomes in over 15,000 planned birth center births. Cochrane Review on Midwife-Led Care Sandall, J., Soltani, H., Gates, S., Shennan, A., & Devane, D. (2016). Midwife-led continuity models versus other models of care for childbearing women. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4). Concluded that midwife-led continuity models are associated with fewer interventions and no adverse outcomes in low-risk pregnancies. Join the Conversation: If you’re exploring birth options or know someone who is, share this episode to help spread the word about midwife-led, personalized care. Together, we can transform the birth experience for families across Arizona.
