New mom has the ideal childbirth at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Midwives

When Faith Whitman of Pensacola, Florida, first began planning for her child's arrival, she envisioned a home birth as the ideal option. Faith imagined a serene setting surrounded by familiar comforts. However, her experience at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Midwives turned out to be more rewarding than she ever expected.

From the moment Faith entered Ascension Sacred Heart Midwives, she was surrounded by a warm and attentive atmosphere. Faith found herself in a more compassionate environment that made her feel informed and secure, especially knowing that specialized maternity doctors and nurses were readily accessible at Studer Family Children's Hospital.

The midwife program and birthing suites at Ascension Sacred Heart provide women with the option for a low-intervention birth while ensuring peace of mind, knowing that the OB Emergency Care Center and Level III NICU were down the hall. These services provide another choice for childbirthing, featuring personalized support during labor and delivery. 

What stood out to Faith was the unique midwife program offered at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, which featured low-intervention birthing suites. This model blended the best parts of a traditional hospital care with the personalized support she wanted during childbirth.

Before labor began, Faith consulted with her midwives and doctor about her delivery plan. They asked her about her preferences regarding pain management options, room layout, and the type of support she wanted during labor. Faith even consulted with a birth designer who worked closely with her to realize her vision.

Many factors influenced Faith's birth experience, but ultimately, her birth plan was a success. As labor unfolded, Faith was fortunate to have a dedicated team by her side, empowering her every step of the way. The environment allowed Faith to concentrate, breathe, and truly connect with her body and her baby. 

Nicole Johnson, a midwife at Ascension Sacred Heart, partnered with Faith during her natural birth experience. Nicole's calming and reassuring demeanor kept Faith confident and focused, even during the exhaustion of labor.

Faith believes that if Nicole hadn't been there, she would have required more medical intervention. Faith’s primary goal was to feel in control throughout the process, and Nicole helped her achieve that. Nicole guided Faith through every aspect of labor. She continually introduced different methods and movements for Faith to try to keep things progressing. 

Moments later, Faith held her newborn for the first time. Faith knew she had made the right choice to give birth at Ascension Sacred Heart Midwives.

Reflecting on her journey, Faith felt gratitude for her experience at Ascension Sacred Heart Midwives. For anyone considering options for childbirth, Faith wholeheartedly recommends a midwives center. “Exploring the supportive and uplifting care offered by midwives in a compassionate hospital setting was the best of both worlds,” she said. 

This decision reaffirmed her belief that childbirth can be a beautiful and empowering experience, especially when guided by caring professionals. "Embrace the journey and trust that support will be there when you need it most,” she encouraged.