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FAQ’S

ARE YOU ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH AND PREGNANCY CARE?

Yes, we are currently accepting new patients for both pregnancy care and general women's health. You may come to us for your birth control needs, annual exams and check ups, as well as other women's health concerns. Contact us to make an appointment now.

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE? MEDICAID?

We accept most insurance policies. Please see our Services page for more information. We also accept Colorado and New Mexico Medicaid. We recommend that you call your insurance provider and check to see that Southwest Midwives is on their provider list.

DO YOU ATTEND HOME AND WATER BIRTHS?

All of our births take place at the Family Birth Center at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO so we do not attend home births. For the exact address visit our Contact Us page. There is a waterbirth tub as a birthing option at the birthing center so our midwives do assist with water births.

Watch a video to see the birthing room, waterbirth tub and Family Birthing Center in Durango.

DO YOU ASSIST WITH VAGINAL BIRTHS AFTER CESAREAN?

We work with our clients to give them the opportunity for a vaginal birth after cesarean also referred to as VBAC. There are certain factors that improve your chances and can be discussed individually with your midwife. Our success rate for VBACs at Southwest Midwives 87.5% in 2019 which is higher than the global rate which is approximately 70%. We believe that all women have the right to safe and accessible options for future births and we can help you make an informed decision. Contact us to discuss your options.

I JUST FOUND OUT I AM PREGNANT. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

There are several important things to consider when finding out that you are pregnant. Avoid smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, and sitting in hot tubs and hot springs. Begin taking prenatal vitamins and do not take any medication without consulting your care provider. Eat plenty of nutritious foods and try to drink 2-3 quarts of water per day. Finally, we recommend calling us to schedule your first OB visit 970-247-5543.

You can also visit our Prenatal & Postpartum Care page to read more.

DO YOU PROVIDE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT AND CHILDBIRTH CLASSES?

We provide a free breastfeeding group open to anyone in the community every other Monday afternoon at our office. The group is hosted by Katie Perez who is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Please call our office to register 970-247-5543.

We also offer Childbirth Education Classes open to anyone in the community taught by Abbie Downing, owner of Animas Birth Doula. She offers a series of four classes with a total cost of $100. A new class starts the first Thursday of each month. We recommend starting the class between 28-34 weeks. Find out more.