Columbia Birth Center-Richland

11/13/2025

So many little pumpkins on our October board! 🎃🥰

11/12/2025

Check out the Fall 2025 edition of Kid's Play magazine to read more about Columbia Birth Center!

11/11/2025

We are sharing our gratitude for all of the veterans and families who have served our country. Thank you for your service!

11/10/2025

Shavon is the one of the newest additions to our Columbia Birth Center team! She is one of our birth assistants, so she assists the midwives during labors at the birth center. She is also starting midwifery school in a few weeks and will be one of our student midwives! Shavon is a mom of five children, four of them born with Midwife Cynthia, and five grandchildren. We are so excited to have Shavon joining us and can't wait to watch her become a midwife!

You can learn more about Shavon here:
https://www.columbiabirthcenter.com/shavon-s

11/03/2025

What is a "true knot" in the umbilical cord? ➰🤔

A true knot is exactly that- a knot tied in the umbilical cord. This is rare, occurring in 1-2% of pregnancies, although we have seen at least 4 true knots so far this year at the birth center. A true knot occurs when a baby has moved in way that creates a loop in the umbilical cord that then forms a knot.

True knots can potentially cause problems by restricting blood flow to the baby, which can lead to growth restriction, fetal distress, and other complications. However, most of the time the blood vessels in the umbilical cord are protected from being compressed by the thick jelly that lines the inside of the cord.

Wharton's jelly is the thick, gelatinous connective tissue that appears white after the cord has stopped pulsating. This jelly provides protection and insulation of the blood vessels (2 arteries and 1 vein) inside the cord that supply the baby with oxygen and nutrients. The jelly helps prevent compression of these vessels.

If you have ever cut a baby's umbilical cord, you have probably seen the thick, clear jelly that can ooze out of the cord when it's cut. When your baby's umbilical cord stump dries, the Wharton's jelly often appears yellow or green. This is normal, but this is one of the most common calls we get from postpartum families when they see the yellow or green color in the cord stump!

When the Wharton's jelly is doing its job, a true knot (or a cord around the baby's neck) is not usually a problem. Even as the knot is pulled, the jelly prevents it from being pulled tightly enough to restrict blood flow and compression of the blood vessels.

To learn more about the umbilical cord, check out our website.
https://www.columbiabirthcenter.com/blog/beyond-the-baby-whats-so-amazing-about-pregnancy

11/01/2025

This absolutely perfect tiny human with the beautiful eyes is Makoa. He was born at the birth center, surrounded by the love of his incredible family. His parents are so in love and it has been such a gift for us to watch their family grow. Makoa has no idea how lucky he is to be treasured by his parents and so completely loved. 🤙💖

10/30/2025

Keilah and River are cousins, both born at the birth center just weeks apart. These two sweethearts are sure to be the best of friends as they grow up together! We were so honored to be able to care for both of their mothers during this special time. 💙💗

10/30/2025

It has been an absolute joy for us to walk alongside this amazing family as they welcomed their first child, Beau. These parents are such kind, intelligent, and funny humans with adventurous hearts. Beau is in for a life full of love and (obviously) adventures. This little guy is so lucky! He is so loved! 💙🥰

10/29/2025

10/29/2025

We can't get enough of this cutie and her adorable style! Peep the CBC onesie that perfectly pairs with her headband! 😍💖

10/27/2025

Columbia Birth Center wants to help families navigate the (often confusing) process of utilizing health insurance benefits during pregnancy. Your CBC team doesn't handle insurance or billing but if you have questions, please ask to speak to our billing specialist.

10/27/2025

September babies! 💗👶