Tree of Life for Healthy Birthing and Parenting

In this very special time on earth... We All Need Each Other! Blessings...may you find this an inspiration for the coming year...

At Tree of Life we are unique because we stick to a model of care that treats each woman as an individual. Each mom has her own story, her own unique goals, and... her own journey & we respect and understand her needs. Learn more about birth center care and meet the members of our team in our newest video below. See more

Be at peace. Breathe deeply. Enjoy the moments. Trust the process. Practice self-care. Be kind to others. Support each other, and remember, we are here for you. Call us to see how we can support you and your growing family during this time. The Tree of Life Team.

"Creativity is about expression; when we give voice to our deepest, innermost selves, we then become comfortable trusting our inner knowing."

Welcoming 2020 with great anticipation and wonder. Many blessings to you and your family for a smooth transition into the new year!

We hope your Thanksgiving was filled with love and delicious food! Here's a little reminder for all of the cyber Monday shoppers!

The Fetal Non-Stress test is a simple, non-invasive test performed in pregnancies over 28 weeks gestation, and when medically indicated. The test is named non-stress because no stress is placed on the fetus during the test. The primary goal of the test is to measure the heart rate of the fetus in response to its own movements. Healthy babies will respond with an increased heart rate during times of movement, and the heart rate will decrease at rest. The concept behind a non...-stress test is that adequate oxygen is required for fetal activity and heart rate to be within normal ranges. Typically a NST is done in a hospital setting which can potentially be quite stressful for families. Here at Tree of Life, we offer a more relaxed and comfortable NST experience in the birth room of your choosing. Photo permission: Emily Gauthier, 2019

"Robert and Angie welcomed their sweet baby girl to the world on November 4th, 2019, weighing 7lbs 7oz. She would not have been brought earth side without the fantastic care and support of @treeoflifebirthcenter. They are so grateful and fortunate to have birthed their baby with such a wonderful, supportive, and amazing team. Thank you, Tree of Life!!!!" - Angie G.

How is our Tree of Life family dressing up today? Please share with us your adorable family Halloween photos. Have a happy, safe, and fun Halloween! Photo credit: Instagram @annawithlove

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She understood her craft, her confidence inspired Calmly waiting near my side, as the birth transpired And though I had fears, brought about from tales of old She showed no trace of doubt, like a goddess strong and bold... For she’d got to know me over time, she’d got to know my way And she could tell how far I’d gone from what I did convey She didn’t have to make small talk or ask about my aim Coz she already knew my plan, our philosophies were the same She checked my baby’s heartbeat, to see it was alright And if all was well, I decided we would just sit tight But she didn’t look inside me, so as not to spoil my flow The measurements mean so little, we didn’t need to know I’d created my own space and my midwife left me to it. Her quiet confidence gave me belief that I could do it. And I’m grateful for that trust that my midwife showed in me For the time she allowed, so birth could happen naturally No-one even said a word, during contractions all was quiet A cloak of trust enwrapped the place, Allowing full concentration, this was my space, Relaxing, breathing, my birth attendants sheathing me from believing each surge was bigger than myself. I was doing everything I needed to, heeding the wisdom of our ancestral mothers; those mothers who got us here With a midwife who showed no fear. So I’m grateful for the trust that my midwife showed in me And the time she allowed so birth could happen naturally For I think the mental states of the people at your side Are an influential force when your aims are unified - Kati Edwards

"Thomas is strong, intelligent, and physically intuitive. We are so grateful for our experience at Tree of Life, during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. The class that Susan teaches birthing from within was vital to my partner and I’s growth and bonding prior to Thomas’s birth. Our delivery was of course unique, as all births are, and it was handled with expertise, grace, and love. I believe that the offering for postpartum mother & baby support group was the biggest blessing in our journey with Tree of Life. I needed a space for release, realization, and sisterhood. I met and gained a lifelong friend during the sessions, and that friendship has supported so many milestones in mothering so far!" - Melissa C.