Our Austin-Area
Birthing Center Partner
Lotus Community Birthing Center​​​​​​​
To better serve our clients we have maintained a close, long-term contractual relationship with an excellent open model birth center. Lotus Community Birthing Center is owned and operated by a highly experienced local midwife. Located in North Austin, it offers a home-like environment with full accommodations. It's also close to a transfer hospital. Lastly, the center is in-network for Medicaid through Texas Medicaid Health Plan and Superior HealthPlan. Contact us at Admin@AbundanceMidwiferyService.com for more information and to schedule a tour.
Lotus Community Birth Center was the first local birth center facility in network with Superior Medicaid & Ambetter Marketplace plan.
What is a Birthing Center?
Birthing Centers provide personalized, family-centered care for healthy women from highly qualified professionals during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. They offer a nurturing, home-like environment where women are supported, respected and safe. You can make yourself comfortable in your own clothing and soak in a tub or have a waterbirth. Children, parents, and friends are welcome to be near you as you give birth. Birthing centers are also an integrated part of the healthcare system and will assist in transferring you to a hospital during labor should the need arise. You can visit the American Association of Birth Centers website for more information.
More About Having Your Baby at the Birthing Center
Your Birth Plan: What to Expect
​As you move through your pregnancy, we’ll discuss your birth preferences and make plans. However, once labor develops all you’re required to do is contact your midwife and drive to the birthing center. Because birthing conditions can vary greatly by individual, we’ll assess your status when you arrive and provide the support you require.​
How Does Birth Work with Us?
Planning to deliver your baby with us is easy. The first step is to become an Abundance Midwifery Service client. If you’d like to tour one of our birthing centers before doing so, please set up an appointment with an AMS midwife. Once you're comfortable moving forward, simply sign our contract which includes a payment plan for the facility fee.​​
How Long Will I Stay?
After giving birth certain criteria must be met before you can leave the birthing center. Your baby should exhibit stable vital signs and be comfortable breastfeeding. Mom needs to be able to understand discharge instructions, use the bathroom, take a shower (with assistance) and eat and drink. It’s equally important that you’re rested enough to safely drive or ride home. We recommend having someone stay with you until our first home visit two or three days after the birth.
Can My Family Come?
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Yes, of course!
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What Can, or Should I Bring?
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If you have a labor support person they should be
at the birth center. Recommended items to
bring include loose-fitting clothing, a car seat,
and snacks and beverages for labor and
postpartum. We’ll provide prenatal education for
natural childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn
care, and materials to share with your team.
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Can I Have a Doula?
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Birth & Beyond
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We do very close daily follow up as clients usually discharge on the
same day their baby is born. This includes 24-hour phone support
and a visit to your home two to three days after you give birth.​
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Can I use Medicaid?
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One of the key AMS differences is that we support women who would not otherwise be accepted by birthing centers. We believe that women should not be turned away because they can’t pay. That's why we’re in-network with TMHP (Texas Medicaid Health Plan), also known as traditional Medicaid. In addition, Lotus Community Birthing Center is in network with Superior HealthPlan so their facility fee is covered by Medicaid. Contact us at admin@abundancemidwiferyservice.com for more information.
Yes. We can refer you to excellent doulas in the area, some of whom offer their services free of charge if you meet certain criteria.
Coalition of Texas Birth Centers Interview with Abundance Midwifery Service
​MIDWIFERY WEEK - A coalition representative talks with Austin midwives, Joan and Victoria.
Our Birth Center Partner is a Member of AABC and CTBC
Lotus Community Birthing Center is proud to be part of the Coalition of Texas Birth Centers and the American Association of Birth Centers. AABC promotes and supports freestanding birth centers and midwifery units to achieve a high-value model of evidence-based care. Click on the video produced by AABC for information about the benefits of using a birth center. View the recent AABC News Brief.
