Dar A Luz Birth & Health Center

Newborn care: midwives practice to the full extent of their licenses by providing newborn care for the first month of life. Caring for the mother-baby dyad together during this time results in higher exclusive breastfeeding rates and better adjustment to parenthood. All of the babies born at the birth center have received their newborn care at the center. Most of the babies born at the hospital come back to receive their newborn care here, as well, instead of seeing a pediatrician during the first month. Our goal is to provide newborn care to all healthy newborns whose mothers have completed their prenatal care at the birth center.

Gynecology care:care throughout the woman's life cycle is the cornerstone of midwifery care. Routine well-woman care, contraception, preconception counseling and gynecologic services are essential parts of health promotion for women, and all of these services are offered at dar a luz. Many of the women who give birth at the center continue gynecologic care here and many who have their annual exams go on to register for prenatal care.