About

Savannah Birth & Wellness Center is the oldest free-standing midwifery practice for women’s health in the State of Georgia.

Established in 1987, our state-licensed and nationally accredited center is the only facility in the area employing the Midwifery Model of Care. This approach has offered the Coastal Plains Region an alternative to conventional, clinical, and high-intervention birthing methods, with generations of babies being delivered naturally into the compassionate care of our Certified Nurse Midwives.

Our mission is to deliver outstanding care to women across all ages and diverse backgrounds through the Midwifery Model of Care. Our midwives provide the entire spectrum of client and family-centered care. Starting with educating you and your partner about pregnancy and birth, they provide continuous support for the entire birthing journey.

Board Standards

Clinical Expertise

Our Certified Nurse Midwives bring a wealth of expertise, having completed rigorous programs at accredited Nurse Midwifery schools.

Their extensive experience, totaling over 60 years in midwifery, enriches our care. In Georgia, each midwife is a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and is nationally certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), ensuring high standards of care for our clients.

Collaborative Approach

Integrated Health

Our nurse midwives offer full-scope midwifery, supported by our in-house OB/GYN specialists.

They engage in consultations, collaborations, and referrals with other healthcare team members to ensure the delivery of optimal health care. Proudly, our Birth Center has been serving the community for nearly 40 years, and our midwives have held hospital privileges for over 16 years.

Empowered Births

The Midwifery
Model of Care

The Midwifery Model of Care emphasizes a holistic, woman-centered approach to childbirth.

It advocates for a comforting, familiar environment, empowering women in decision-making and ensuring continuous, personalized care through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, fostering a deep, trusting relationship between midwife and mother.

Who is Lilac Health?

Lilac Health is at the forefront of providing patient-centered, evidence-based care, ensuring every family enjoys a compassionate birth experience. We believe in nurturing each family’s unique journey to childbirth, grounded in our conviction that the highest standard of care is a fundamental right, particularly at life’s most pivotal moments. Our journey began in Asheville, North Carolina, a community celebrated for its rich culture and openness to diverse birthing practices. In March 2023, we inaugurated the Asheville Birth and Wellness Center, marking our first step towards bringing our vision to life. Building on this foundation, we expanded our reach by acquiring The Midwife Group in late 2023, marking a significant stride in our mission to enhance and broaden the scope of maternity care throughout the nation. This expansion into Savannah not only diversifies our innovative care model but also reaffirms our unwavering commitment to improve and personalize the birthing experience for families everywhere.

The Midwifery Model Explained

The Midwifery Model of Care represents a significant shift in how childbirth is perceived and managed, moving away from a purely clinical approach to one that is more woman-centered and holistic.

This model, increasingly popular in contemporary healthcare, resonates deeply with women seeking a natural and empowering childbirth experience.

Midwifery Model Demystified

Discover how the Midwifery Model reshapes the childbirth experience into something truly empowering and holistic.

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Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind the care, transforming your journey into a supported and personalized experience.

Meet the Team

Payment
Policy

  • At Savannah Birth & Wellness Center, we are committed to ensuring our services are accessible to all families.
  • We proudly accept Medicaid, including Amerigroup, CareSource, and Peach State, along with Tricare and most insurance plans, to accommodate your healthcare needs.
  • For those requiring additional financial support, we offer payment plans and financial assistance to ensure you receive the care you need without undue stress.
  • We also participate with the Ambetter exchange plan, available through the healthcare.gov website, offering another avenue for coverage.
  • For self-pay clients, we present an exceptional choice, thanks to the significantly lower cost of our services compared to traditional care providers. Our goal is to make your journey to parenthood as smooth and affordable as possible, ensuring you have the support and care you deserve.
Our
Facility

Faq

Frequently Asked Questions

A birth center is a healthcare facility for childbirth where care is provided in the midwifery and wellness model. The birth center is freestanding and not a hospital.

Birth centers are an integrated part of the healthcare system and are guided by principles of prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention and cost-effectiveness. The birth center respects and facilitates a woman’s right to make informed choices about her health care and her baby’s health care based on her values and beliefs. The mother’s family is welcome to participate in the pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

We offer a comprehensive range of services for women at all stages of life, including confirmation of pregnancy, prenatal care, labor and birth care, family planning, preconception and minor infertility issues planning, well woman and GYN exams, and advanced diagnostic services.

Our birth center offers tranquil, nature-inspired suites for a peaceful birthing experience. We support individual journeys, encourage labor at your own pace, and offer options like water birth in our homelike birth suites, designed with your comfort and empowerment in mind.

Yes, we welcome expectant mothers and their families to tour our birthing suites, including the Tranquility Suite and Harmony Suite, to choose the setting that best suits their needs and preferences.

We proudly offer a diverse range of classes designed to support expectant and new mothers along with their families through the transformative journey of childbirth and early parenthood. Our offerings include specialized Birth Classes and Breastfeeding Classes, each tailored to meet your unique needs and enhance your preparedness for the arrival of your new baby.

You can register by contacting our center directly at 912-629-6262.

Beyond maternity care, we offer comprehensive women’s health services, including well woman and GYN exams, family planning, menopause counseling, and women’s intimate wellness services, addressing concerns like vaginal dryness, urinary leakage, and painful intercourse.

We are committed to education and shared decision-making, empowering women to make informed choices about their care. Our midwives provide continuous support throughout your journey, fostering a deep, trusting relationship that enables informed and empowered decisions at every step.

For appointments or more information, you can reach out to us at 912-629-6262. Our team is ready to assist you with any questions you have or to schedule your visit.