Here at Heart 2 Heart Birth Center, we believe we are all fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We are honored and privileged to of your family’s growth. With that love for all, we are also LGBTQIA+ friendly and do not discriminate based on disability, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or your white or red wine preference.
“From the moment a woman discovers she is pregnant, she dreams of holding her baby in her arms. Heart 2 Heart Birth Center helps make those dreams come true.”
~Midwife Michelle Graf-Dixon, LM
Motherhood begins before childbirth; if you are considering a natural, out-of-hospital birth experience, listen to other women’s stories to understand how unique every birth could be.
Each birth is singularly different, like a fingerprint. And each story is the beginning of that baby’s legend.
Learn more about Heart 2 Heart birth center and what makes us a unique birthing experience.
Discover resources and blogs that will inform you about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support.
Meet everyone in the Heart 2 Heart family who will care for you and your precious family.
At Heart 2 Heart Birth Center, we believe that childbirth is a normal function of the human body and is typically a normal, uncomplicated process for healthy, low-risk women. Choosing birth outside of the hospital gives you the freedom to make choices for yourself and your baby that may not be available in a hospital setting, such as freedom of movement, having a water birth, and eating and drinking to your comfort.
Due to our lower volume, our caring staff can cater to each family’s needs individually, resulting in a personalized, intimate experience free of unnecessary interventions.
During your consultation visit, if you are beyond seven weeks, we can do a free pregnancy ultrasound video as our gift to you.
Our patients love to share their birth experiences! Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more videos of families telling their own personal birth stories.
Read up on what is happening at Heart 2 Heart Birth Center. From updates to educational information, there is something for everyone!
The Storks Nest is our hub for birth announcements. Head over to read about our amazing mothers, families, and newborns!
We will review your medical history, discuss your childbirth expectations, and see if you are a good candidate for a natural, out-of-hospital birth (either at home or in our center). During your consultation visit, if you are beyond seven weeks, we offer a free pregnancy ultrasound video as a gift!
Yes. Heart 2 Heart Birth Center is a State Licensed facility. This means that we adhere to state guidelines throughout your pregnancy, providing care to low-risk, healthy moms. If higher-risk issues are identified, we either consult with our backup physician, refer our patients for collaborative care with other local health professionals or, if necessary, transfer care to a higher-level medical team. So call us today to see if you qualify for a natural birth experience!
Currently, Heart 2 Heart Birth Center offers self-payment plans for uninsured patients. We are in network with MOST commercial plans (exclusions: Humana, TriCare and Blue Cross Blue Shield- but you can use your out of network benefits!).
As of 12/31/21, we accept Florida Medicaid Sunshine and Staywell plans, but if you have a different plan, let us know how we can proceed.
Yes. As we move through the Covid 19 pandemic timeline, we are all finding our “new normal.” Our clinic, which means upon entering our facility, requires screening of symptoms and temperature checks daily. Asymptomatic guests may remove their masks if they prefer. Partners are encouraged to come to visits. Prenatally, if a mom has had direct exposure or tested positive for Covid19, telehealth appointments will be arranged until the mom’s test is negative or all symptoms have stopped for two weeks. On a more personal note, most of our staff has opted to be vaccinated to protect others we are in contact with.
Many people ask what this looks like for our laboring moms. Laboring moms are not required to wear masks. Guests are still limited, but always have been, since your delivery room is standard bedroom size and childbirth is not a spectator sport. We are so sorry that we do not have room for extended family members to wait while a baby is being delivered. Family members are directed to remain at home until the mom is discharged or come for a short visit an hour or so after the baby has been born. Most moms can go home after 4 hours if they choose so that family members can see the baby very soon after birth. We do have a home birth as an option for families who want more
