PURPOSE
We have organized to provide community education and midwifery led maternity care alongside doula and midwifery education and training. We will provide financial support to individuals to access to midwifery and doula care and scholarships for the advancement of midwifery practice and education with the goal of addressing the disparities in healthcare. We believe that midwives can lower the maternal and neonatal mortality rates that have been rising in the state of MI. We can increase access to midwifery care by creating more midwives in the State of MI to meet the growing demand for midwifery services and community birth.
It’s our goal for every family to have access to a midwife who makes them feel safe, supported, and understood. We will be a community-wide resource for childbirth and other complementary areas of healthcare, resources and support.
Our Values
Safe Environment
Evidenced-Based
Comprehensive Care
Team Approach
Informed Consent
Intersectional Equity
Sustainability
Midwifery practice relies on the most current research and clinical expertise to best serve every person in our care. Evidence-based practice is not one-size-fits-all. It allows you to examine the research surrounding each decision as you identify your individual needs and preferences. Midwifery care supports families through the process by providing resources, data, and experiential knowledge.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Holshoe, President
Ashley Jungjohan, Vice President
BRIANNA TRAMMEL, SECRETARY
PATRICE BOBIER, TREASURER
ANNA STOWIE
BRIONNE MOLINA
KIM SIMS
ALLISON BRITO
MidwiveS : the solution
Midwives are in high demand because of the comprehensive evidence-based care they provide. Michigan needs more midwives to meet this growing demand! We value teaching and learning. MCBI seeks to increase access to midwifery education through educational programing and scholarships. Midwifery students are involved in all aspects of the care in the Full Circle Birth Center as part of the care team, supervised by licensed midwives. Our midwives are licensed healthcare providers, regulated by the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery.
A HOME FOR IT ALL
The Birth Center in Norton Shores will serve as a hub for all of the services and programs. It is a warm & welcoming, optimized home environment for safe and trustworthy midwifery care.