New Clients
We are so excited you are interested in joining the Atlanta Birth Center family for this pregnancy!
Before you begin, there are some important steps that you must take:
Think you may be expecting?…..Need a Confirmation of Pregnancy appointment?….. Use out COP Scheduling link to schedule NOW!
Starting Prenatal Care with Atlanta Birth Center!
If you don’t need a Confirmation of Pregnancy appointment or you are transferring into our care after receiving care with another practice, please follow these easy steps to start care with our birth center.
By law in the State of Georgia, candidates for prenatal care AND birth at a Birth Center are required to meet this criteria:
Age range of 16-36 ONLY if first birth; NO age restriction for subsequent births
Healthy, without significant chronic medical conditions (ex. High blood pressure/cardiac conditions, current or history of seizure disorders, bleeding disorders, type 1 diabetes, gastric bypass surgery). Some conditions we can manage or co-manage like hypothyroid, depression/anxiety, etc.
Single baby, not twins (this may be discovered after the first trimester, and we will refer in those situations)
No previous cesarean birth or major uterine surgery
No previous preterm birth (before 37 weeks gestation)
No previous pregnancy loss after 20 weeks gestation
Regular prenatal care with required testing (initial labs, 20 wk ultrasound, 24-28 wk glucose tolerance test)
Uncomplicated pregnancy without conditions that necessitate continued care in a hospital setting and/or by physician
Typically, we are able to accept first time parents up to 32 weeks and parents with a history of previous vaginal birth up to 36 weeks
***If you DO NOT meet the criteria above, we are now accepting a limited number of clients for prenatal care and a planned hospital birth with our ABC staff in collaboration with the Morehouse School of Medicine OBs and Midwives! Please reach out to us for more information and an individualized review for acceptance on a case-by-case basis.***
2. Still have questions about care with us? Fill out this brief Inquiry Form and you will receive an email with next steps, also view our pre-recorded info sessions.
If you are interested in seeing the birth center before or during the intake process, you can use the link below to join us for an in-person tour of our space! Tours Sign-up Link: https://AtlantaBirthCenter.as.me/?appointmentType=57625857
3. Ready to start care with us? After you have viewed the pre-recorded info sessions video and are ready to get started complete a clinical intake by filling out our Intake forms. This page is for prospective clients that have watched the pre-recorded information videos and believe they are a good candidate for our birth center. Completing a clinical history questionnaire and verification of insurance benefits is required prior to scheduling your first prenatal appointment.