Home Birth
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Home Birth FAQ
What is a Home Birth?
Home birth is defined as giving birth to a baby in your place of residence. Home birth can be planned (87% of U.S. home births) or unplanned (13%)...
Who gives birth at home?
Women in the US choose to give birth at home for a number of different reasons. There are a number of benefits associated with giving birth at home...
Who is good candidate for home birth?
There is a lot of controversy over who should be eligible to give birth at home. Many countries have standardized “lists” of what makes a woman a good...
What are some reasons women and families choose home birth?
In a 2009 study, Boucher et al. interviewed 160 women who had a home birth in the U.S. and asked them why they chose a home birth. Reasons that...
Is home birth right for everyone?
No. Homebirth is not right for everyone. Parents who choose a home birth must engage in a much higher level of preparation, responsibility, and involvement...
What kind of prenatal care do you recieve if you plan on having a home birth?
Women who plan a home birth with a midwife generally receive care that is based on the midwifery model of care. The midwifery model of care sees...
How much does a home birth cost?
The cost of home birth can vary considerably depending on your geographic location. Home birth may or may not be covered by health insurance...
What kind of supplies do you have to have on hand?
Supplies that the mother and her partner need to gather beforehand include clean towels, washcloths, 1 set of bed sheets that can get messy, a waterproof...
What does the midwife bring to the birth?
The midwife brings an RN assistant. The supplies that a midwife brings varies from midwife to midwife, but the basics may include...
What interventions can a midwife make at a home birth?
Midwives do have a host of other clinical skills that they can use, depending on their scope of practice, training, and licensure. In general, home birth midwives...
What are the reasons a mother might have to be transferred to a hospital?
It is important for home birth parents to plan for the possibility of a transfer to the hospital. A study of 5,418 U.S. women who gave birth at home under...
Do the parents have to clean up the mess?
Midwives do much of the work ahead of time by protecting your floors and furniture with waterproof drop cloths and with the same blue “chux” pads that are...
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Testimonials
Tiffany is a highly knowledgeable nurse midwife who provides wonderful quality care in a peaceful way (especially for an anxious first-time mom-to-be)! As a health care provider myself, I knew I did not want a hospital birth, but care with a strong medical basis was important. Tiffany was exactly what we were looking for! She provided exceptional prenatal and postpartum care! I always felt heard during our sessions and felt comfortable asking Tiffany anything and EVERYTHING! She was extremely encouraging during my delivery and had an excellent team right alongside her
Alyssa Brown
My husband was so hesitant with having a home birth at first, but when we went to our consult with Tiffany she put all his worries at ease! After we left there we felt no need to even go to the other consult we knew this was the right fit for us! Lauren delivered my sweet little guy and it was such a wonderful experience. The support and encouragement I received was something I’ve never found anywhere else. These ladies go above and beyond and are with you every step of the way! I highly recommended them and I plan to come back for our next baby!
Brianna McKee
When we started looking into doctors and birth centers, we quickly realized that our options were pretty limited here in the Springs. When we found Tiffany she listened to our story and we quickly connected with her, her energy, and all that she shared with us. I walked out and immediately knew she was the one to guide us on this journey! On the day of delivery she showed up and two and a half hours later our little girl entered the world. She was brilliant and provided relief when I needed it most, made me feel safe and secure, and strong and capable the entire time. I am so appreciative!
Melissa Lenz
Home Birth Midwife in Colorado Springs
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Mountain Miracles is the only Colorado Springs Based Midwifery that accepts insurance. Their staff are certified nurse midwives whose services include Homebirth & waterbirth services. Our coverage area covers the entire Colorado front range area that includes Denver, Monument, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Peyton, Falcon, Pueblo & Canon City.
Where To Find Mountain Miracles Midwifery
Mountain Miracles Midwifery
3803 Manchester St.
Colorado Springs, CO. 80907
Phone: (719) 249-6008
Open: Monday - Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
Directions to Mountain Miracles from Colorado Springs Airport
Head west toward Milton E Proby Pkwy
Use any lane to turn slightly left onto Milton E Proby Pkwy
Turn right onto CO-21 N
Turn left onto Hwy 24 W/E Fountain Blvd(signs for 21 N)
Turn right onto S Academy Blvd until you pass by Wendy's (on the right in 2.6 mi)
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Constitution Ave
Turn right onto N Circle Dr
Continue onto E Fillmore St
Turn right onto Hancock Ave
At the traffic circle, continue straight onto N Hancock Ave
N Hancock Ave turns slightly left and becomes Manchester St
Continue straight to stay on Manchester St Mountain Miracles Midwifery will be 148 ft to your right
More About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs has amazing weather, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. Perched at six thousand thirty-five feet in the Pikes Peak region, the weather is warm during summers and moderate at spring, fall and winter.
You can find Colorado Springs just off the I-25. It enjoys close proximity to both the Colorado Springs Airport and Denver International Airport (20 minutes and 1 hr 30 min away respectively. You can easily find convenient shuttle service available at both airports. Colorado Springs Airport is the hub for five airlines with multiple flights to major hub cities and connecting flights to multiple international destinations.
The Colorado Springs region enjoys a dearth of museums, performance centers, and galleries. In close proximity are the Colorado Springs fine arts center, Manitou art center and the Art Galleries in Old Colorado city. You can find touring talents at the Broadmoor world arena and Pikes Peak Center. There are also performances to be found at The Mezzanine, Theatreworks, and at the Milibo Art Theatre (featuring Colorado Springs Philharmonic)
Mountain Miracles Midwifery Reviews
Tiffany is so sweet and personable. I always felt right at home when I would go see her, and she was more than welcoming to my other children coming with me. She is empathetic and knowledgeable. When we found out our 3rd baby was breech at 36 weeks, she literally did everything in her power to help me and get me the referrals I needed quickly. She was so supportive and encouraging during an emotional time and was available 24/7 and always texted or emailed right back! Thankfully, we were able to get our baby flipped and we had a beautiful, peaceful waterbirth at home!
-Hayley Tallman
We started seeing Tiffany halfway through the pregnancy (this was my second baby). This time around, I wanted to do a water birth, because I remember wanting to be in water so badly last time at some later point of labor and I had heard so much about this “natural epidural”. I wish every mother could have a birth like I did the second time around. Not only because it went pretty fast this time, but because I was able to labor by myself at home and then had the encouragement of a midwife during that last difficult stage (my dear husband is not exactly the encourager during labor as he stresses out about birth, haha) while still being left alone for the most part. No checking of how dilated I was, no unnecessary machines, no needles, no nothin’. After my little one was born, dear Tiffany and her helper cleaned everything up, did laundry, and just let us be and bond with our new baby. Also no bright hospital lights and we were able to go to sleep in our own cozy bed afterwards. It was so ... peaceful. And while the last 25 minutes of labor were not fun whatsoever, because — let’s be honest — pushing just sucks (the water tub still made such a difference, though!), overall it was simply beautiful. And the way it should be. I would indeed look forward to another birth like this (minus the pushing, haha). Being at home makes me feel way safer than being in the hospital. Tiffany was amazing both during our visits throughout the pregnancy and then during and after the birth (she also came back to our home to check on the baby a couple of times after the birth). She really makes you feel loved — it feels more like a friendship. I also really like that she was a nurse before becoming a home-midwife and that she hence had a really good, healthy balance of natural and what would medically be a good idea or simply safe. Even my husband couldn’t have asked for less anxiety-causing care before, during, and after the birth. I couldn’t recommend Mountain Miracles Midwifery more, they couldn’t be any better! ❤️
-Dorothea Clapper
Our first baby was born at home with the help of Tiffany and her team with Mountain Miracles Midwifery. We had an amazing experience and I felt empowered, well supported, and secure to have my baby outside of a hospital! 6 weeks after our baby boy was born we moved back to our home in FL. We had such a fantastic experience with Tiffany that we joke we’ll just fly back to Colorado to have all our babies with her! We loved everything about Tiffany, her experience, her ability to judge a situation from the Natural and medical side, and her overall caring and loving heart for our family! I highly recommend Mountain Miracles Midwifery!
-Sierra Walsh
I can't recommend Tiffany and Lauren enough! Pregnancy after miscarriage is both hopeful and terrifying at the same time. After having a less than pleasant 1st trimester experience with supposedly one of the top OBs in town, my husband and I set our sights on a homebirth. We are so glad we did. Tiffany put me at ease with her pregnancy expectations and knowledge at my consult. She is thorough in her work and answers all questions, no matter how inconsequential. She is so positive about homebirth and I knew we'd found the right provider. I met Lauren a few visits in and was impressed with her similar demeanor and calm excitement about midwifery and homebirth. I had a relatively easy pregnancy, but I did have some emotional ups and downs as a first time momma and these women were there for me. Not once did I feel an ounce of judgement for any part of who I am or what our goals were with homebirth. Tiffany also recommended excellent birth support with references for doulas and birthing classes. We welcomed our baby boy in October 2018 after 33 hours of labor. Family and friends have been shocked by that number, but it was one of the most incredible and wonderful experiences of my life thus far. Contractions started at 6am on a Sunday morning. Our doula (Candace McCollett) arrived around 4:30pm that afternoon and kept husband and I going through the night. Tiffany, Lauren and a nurse assistant arrived around 11am on Monday morning and our handsome son arrived at 2:50pm. Through it all Tiffany and Lauren encouraged me and used their incredible skills to help me bring our baby boy into this world naturally and safely. And then the team did an amazing job returning our home to normal, making sure we had a meal and continually checking on us and baby. We got set up for breastfeeding, baby had a wellness check and then they made sure we were comfortably resting before their departure. We are looking to grow our family and we can't wait to have another homebirth. If you are considering this option, meet these fantastic women!
-Amy Kadrmas