Beginnings Birth Center

11/17/2025

Amid national conversations sparked by The New York Times’ “Worst Test in Medicine,” it’s important for our community to know that evidence-based maternity care is already happening right here in Colorado Springs. At birth centers like Beginnings, midwives use proven, research-backed approaches—such as Intermittent Auscultation—to monitor labor safely, respectfully, and without unnecessary intervention. These practices consistently support healthy outcomes for both moms and babies.

As we share this thoughtful Letter to the Editor, we’re reminding Colorado Springs that modern, evidence-based care isn’t a future goal—it’s the foundation of midwifery today. Your local birth center is already doing the work. Midwives Are the answer.

NYTimes Letter to the Editor ✒️

Many of you may have already seen the NY Times article "The ‘Worst Test in Medicine’ is Driving America’s High C-Section Rate" (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/health/electronic-fetal-monitoring-c-sections.html?unlocked_article_code=1.108.XT6J.Y2YuWc0Xc01e&smid=url-share ).
AABC sent a Letter to the Editor in response! Since our letter did not get published, we wanted to share it with you all here.
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Dear Editor,

Thank you for highlighting the overreliance on continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and its role in rising Cesarean rates.

There is a solution to this epidemic. Midwifery-led birth centers use intermittent fetal monitoring instead of continuous EFM. They are an evidence-based model that delivers outcomes comparable to those of the top nations globally by offering holistic, family-centered care that protects and empowers patients, thereby enhancing both physical and mental well-being in our community.

Birth centers are fully integrated into the healthcare system and guided by principles of prevention, safety, appropriate medical intervention, and cost-effectiveness. While midwifery care can occur elsewhere, birth centers are unique in offering this dedicated, physiologic model.
Outcomes speak for themselves:
-Cesarean rates under 6%
-NICU admissions less than half the national average
-Low rates of interventions with superior overall outcomes

These results demonstrate the clinical excellence and fiscal prudence of the birth center model, reducing complications and costs while maintaining world-standard safety, lowering maternal mortality risk, and prioritizing maternal autonomy and satisfaction.

Respectfully,
Kate Bauer
Executive Director
American Association of Birth Centers
Perkiomenville, PA

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served our country.
At Beginnings Birth Center, we’re deeply grateful for the veterans and military families in our community who continue to inspire us with their strength and service.

Thank you for all you have given. 💙❤️

11/07/2025

Meanwhile at Beginnings… we believe every woman deserves care that listens, connects, and responds — even in the small moments. That’s why we’re just a text away. 💜
Because when communication is easy, care is better.

11/05/2025

We did it, Colorado Springs! Beginnings Birth Center is officially a Top 3 finalist in the People’s Choice Awards!

We’re proud to stand among the best in Health & Fitness, Best OB/GYN Practice, representing what choice in birth care really means. 💪

Now it’s time to VOTE DAILY (Oct 30–Nov 19) to show that Midwives Are The Answer for women’s health care in Colorado Springs!

👉 Cast your vote here: springsmag.com/peoples-choice-awards

11/04/2025

🌿 Midwives Are the Answer 🌿

When you have a midwife, you have someone who listens — really listens.
Someone who answers your questions, takes the time to explain, and makes sure you feel heard every step of the way.

In Colorado Springs, families deserve options. You deserve to choose the kind of care that fits you — where your voice matters, your preferences are honored, and your care team sees you as a whole person, not just a patient.

At Beginnings Birth Center, our midwives are more than medical professionals — they’re guides, advocates, and trusted partners in one of life’s biggest moments. Whether you’re planning your first baby or expanding your family, you have choices in how and where you give birth.

💬 Ask questions.
🤍 Explore your options.
🌿 Choose care that listens.

Because every family deserves to feel supported and respected.

Check out beginningsbirthcenter’s video.

10/31/2025

Spooky season is in full swing at Beginnings Birth Center! 🎃 Today our team traded scrubs for costumes and filled the birth center with laughter and Halloween spirit. Swipe through to see all the creative costumes and join us in wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween from our staff family to yours!

10/15/2025

Find a Birth Center Near You!
We’re thrilled to share a new national directory for families looking for birth centers! (Beginnings Birth Center is of course listed) Whether you’re exploring your options for a natural birth experience or want a more personalized approach to pregnancy and postpartum care, this tool makes it easy to connect with trusted birth centers in your area.

10/11/2025

The Fall Festival at Wolf Ranch is hopping today, come join us!

10/11/2025

We're out in Wolf Ranch today at the Fall festival

10/10/2025

We regularly get calls from people saying they are having a hard time getting established with a provider for prenatal care, and even though they are wanting a hospital birth, they are wondering about starting prenatal care at the birth center.

Our practitioners would LOVE to expand and offer a hospital based midwifery practice. We would still offer our outstanding birth center care and birth, but also offer a hospital based practice for Moms who have risk factors that require hospital birth or those who really want an epidural or hospital birth.

This is a proven and effective option in many other areas of the country, but local hospital rules prevent this option even though state law allows independent practice for CNMs. The power is with the people, women deserve choices in our community so speak up for yourselves, your friends, your sisters, your daughters!

The vast majority of Colorado has a shortage of prenatal care providers, requiring families in some rural areas to drive an hour or longer for routine pregnancy visits.

10/10/2025

☕💜 Midwives run on coffee and hugs! 💜☕
It’s and we’re celebrating the incredible humans who pour their hearts (and caffeine) into caring for families every single day.

💬 Tell us below, are you team coffee ☕ or hugs 🤗 when showing appreciation?
(Bonus points for both 😉)