Nashville Birthplace Comparison Guide

Pregnant in Nashville and Plan to Deliver at One of These Birthplaces?

Is your birthing place Vanderbilt or Williamson? There have been recent changes to some of Vanderbilt's and Williamson's policies. If your birth place is any of the ones below, download our Free Nashville Birthplace Comparison Guide to see the recent changes!

• Vanderbilt

• Saint Thomas Midtown (Ascension)

• Saint Thomas Birth Center 

• Vanderbilt Birth Center (formerly Baby & Co.)

• Williamson in Franklin

• Tristar Centennial

• Tristar Stonecrest in Smyrna

Do You Have One of These Middle Tennessee Providers?

We work with providers across Nashville and Middle Tennessee so we see an array of care. Commonly, some of our clients' top favorites are:

• Common providers at Vanderbilt: Vanderbilt Melrose Midwives and OBGYNs 

• Common providers at St. Thomas Midtown: Connectus Health Midwives, Women OB and OBGYNs

• Common providers at St. Thomas Birth Center: Connectus Health Midwives, Women OB and OBGYNs

• Common providers at Vanderbilt Birth Center: Midwives and Dr. Thigpen, OB

• Common providers at Williamson: OBGYNs

• Common providers at Centennial: Connectus Health Midwives, Women OB and OBGYNs

• Common providers at Stonecrest: Diana Health Midwives and OBGYNs

What's Included in the Birthplace Comparison Guide?

Hospital and Birthplace policies such as:

• eating/drinking during labor

• delayed cord clamping

• birthing tubs and water birth

• pushing and laboring positions

• pain management medications

• family centered c-section

• and so much more! Click here to download now. 

Some Qualities to Look for in a Supportive Midwife or OB-GYN:

• They will provide you with options and not just directives. They will explain the pros and cons of different options and use research to support their recommendations. They will not pressure you into making a decision that you're not comfortable with.

• They will listen to your questions, concerns, and preferences and respond with kindness and empathy. They will not dismiss your concerns or make you feel unheard.

• They will ask for your consent before doing anything. They will respect your right to make decisions about your own body.

• They will help you feel empowered and in control of your own care. They will support you in making informed decisions and will be there to guide you through your pregnancy and birth.

Don't Be Afraid to Switch Providers.

We can’t always get a full feel of the provider and their style of care in an interview.  If you begin to have doubts about your care while pregnant, work to communicate directly with your provider to see if you can work through it.  If not, take the steps to explore other options.  We have had several families do this and they don’t regret it.   We shouldn’t have to sacrifice how we feel with a provider for quality care.  We can have both!  Don’t be afraid to put in a little extra work to switch providers.  This is your birth experience and it is worth it!

Want to know the REAL scoop about Middle Tennessee providers???

The guide is a great starting point, but it doesn't replace the insights from seeing these offerings and policies in practice.  If you want that additional context of our experience in these spaces, book a consult and we can get more nuanced.