Our Philosophy
At Tree of Life Family Birth Center, we believe that:
- Women have the right to seek care that is medically safe, fits their lifestyle, and recognizes and respects their individual physical, social, spiritual, psychological, and economic needs.
- Women and families have the right and responsibility to assume an active role in their own health care. Our care is provided by a team with the client as an equal team member.
- Childbirth is a normal, healthy process. The role of the caregiver is to support and promote this normal process, while recognizing and dealing with any deviations from normal. Confidence in this normal process is promoted in all aspects of care.
- Because the family is the cornerstone of our social structure, maternity care must support and promote family unity and development. Family members, including siblings, should be involved in the childbearing experience to whatever extent the family desires. “Family” is defined by the client.
- Education is an essential part of quality health care. With knowledge freely exchanged between our staff and clients, women and their families are able to assume shared responsibility for and make informed choices about their health care.
“I love Tree of Life Family Birth Center — so much I had all my babies there! The atmosphere is very grounding; the pain management aligns with my birth philosophy; and the women that operate ToL are dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable, putting me at ease even when I had an emergency. Likewise, when I had an easier birth, they supported my family perfectly by giving us space, intervening only when necessary.”
“At ToL, I experienced: genuine collaboration, quiet alone while laboring, emergency care a very short distance away, and steady support of my birth goals balanced with measured caution as needed. ToL’s collaborative and responsive care helped me feel calm, confident, and empowered through multiple beautiful births, and the photos from Katie Lacer definitely show it!”
