Why BirthPointe?

Personalizing Life's Biggest Moments

Enjoy your journey with us. . .

Your family is your Everything!

Finding a provider that believes that you are not just another number and that your baby’s birth is not just “another day” can be hard to find. BirthPointe is invested in you and your unique circumstances. Let our birthing center in Irving, TX partner with you because you deserve the absolute best of everything this season has to offer.

Birth belongs to women, not to doctors, not to midwives and not to insurance companies.

Traci Santangelo, APRN, CNM

BirthPointe's #1 goal is to deliver a beautiful, healthy, and personalized experience, every time you give birth.

- Traci Santangelo, APN, CNM

BirthPointe's #1 goal is to deliver a beautiful, healthy and personalized experience, every time you give birth.

- Traci Santangelo, APN, CNM

Meet Our Team

What's next?

When you’re ready to get started, do these three things

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Look what is happening at BirthPointe!

Preconception Class

Understand the factors that improve fertility in both male and females. Discussion on diet, specific nutrients that assist in creating an ideal environment, lifestyle, and fertility cycles. Know when you should be concerned by recognizing factors that decrease fertility, with an honest discussion on when to utilize laboratory testing and information on when and how to ask for help.

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods

For those that are interested in family planning but would rather not use hormones to achieve the desired family spacing, this class is for you. You will learn how to chart your cycle effectively and discuss alternatives if things are a bit irregular for you. We will review all the different non-hormonal fertility awareness methods, and discuss the latest gadgets, apps, test strips and trends.

Learn More About Fertility Awareness

Welcome to Pregnancy

In addition to all of your own research - learn from the midwives what they think about herbs, teas and oils in pregnancy, what books you may want to read, what you should be eating, weight gain, exercise, reliable podcasts, safe medications in pregnancy, your pets, things to avoid and more!

Breastfeeding to Art of Breastfeeding

Although breastfeeding is a natural event, our culture doesn't really talk about the how- to's! This class will review how the body works, how to latch, how to know when your baby is getting enough, recognizing infant cues, growth spurts, and how to troubleshoot! Bring anyone that can benefit from this discussion and feel more confident in your first latch. Start this wonderful journey with support and information!

Bringing Baby Home (Only 3rd-trimester Moms)

Let’s take some time to have a real discussion about all the emotions, body changes, expectations, pressures, cultural norms, and the overwhelm that can happen in those first few months of postpartum. The adjustment isn’t easy. So, let’s be real with each other, so you aren’t surprised - and you understand that you are not ever alone. We also will cover all the basics of how to care for your baby. We will go over: First parental decisions, How to pick a pediatrician, circumcision, vaccines, milestones, the introduction of siblings (even the 4-legged variety), newborn safety, umbilical cord care, and newborn safety!

Look what is happening at BirthPointe!

Mother's Day Market

Bring your children to shop unique gifts to present to Mom on Mother’s Day! Gifts will range from $5 to $20. BirthPointe will provide the gifts for purchase, games and snacks!
Please click below or call 972-215-6934 to reserve your spot.

Preconception Class

Understand the factors that improve fertility in both males and females. Discussion on diet, specific nutrients that assist in creating an ideal environment, lifestyle, and fertility cycles. Know when you should be concerned by recognizing factors that decrease fertility, with an honest discussion on when to utilize laboratory testing and information on when and how to ask for help.

Intro to the Creighton Model

The CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System is a scientifically developed and standardized system to assist women and couples in understanding fertility cycles, with medical support for abnormalities.

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods

Are you interested in family planning but would rather not use hormones to achieve the desired family spacing, this class is for you. You will learn how to chart your cycle effectively and discuss alternatives if things are a bit irregular for you. We will review all the different non-hormonal fertility awareness methods, and discuss the latest gadgets, apps, test strips and trends.

Welcome to Pregnancy

In addition to all of your own research. Learn from the midwives what they think about herbs, teas and oils in pregnancy, what books you may want to read, what you should be eating, weight gain, exercise, reliable podcasts, safe medications in pregnancy, your pets, things to avoid and more!

Breastfeeding to Art of Breastfeeding

Although breastfeeding is a natural event, our culture doesn't really talk about the how to's! This class will review how the body works, how to latch, how to know when your baby is getting enough, recognizing infant cues, growth spurts, and how to troubleshoot! Bring anyone that can benefit from this discussion and feel more confident in your first latch. Start this wonderful journey with support and information!

Bringing Baby Home (Only 3rd-trimester Moms)

Let’s take some time to have a real discussion about all your emotions, body changes, expectations, pressures, cultural norms, and the overwhelm that can happen in those first few months of postpartum. The adjustment isn’t easy. So, let’s be real with each other, so you aren’t surprised - and you understand that you are not ever alone. We also will cover all the basics of how to care for your baby. We will go over: First parental decisions, How to pick a pediatrician, circumcision, vaccines, milestones, the introduction of siblings (even the 4-legged variety), newborn safety, umbilical cord care, and newborn safety!

Private Creighton Model Class

The CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System empowers women with the knowledge to enhance her health and the health of her family. It is also a cost-effective medical toll to help evaluate and treat infertility and gynecologic health problems.

Do You Have Questions?

FAQ's

When should I schedule my first appointment?

We like you to have a “Meet the Midwife” visit, so that you can make sure that a birth center birth is right for you. Once that has happened we can schedule your first appointment. We like to have a first appointment in the first trimester (before 12 weeks). But call us at any point you decide you might be interested in a birth center setting.

What is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)?

A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), is a registered nurse that has received additional training to become a midwife. CNM’s can take care of girls when they start having periods and continuing caring for them all the way through menopause. We basically can care for you for your lifetime! CNM’s are considered primary care providers in the State of Texas, and have prescriptive authority (meaning we can write you a prescription if necessary). We collaborate with physicians and most CNM’s, work in hospitals.

Do I need to see a doctor?

Certified Nurse Midwives are considered primary care providers in the State of Texas. If you feel more comfortable in seeing a physician then we would encourage you to do so, but it is not necessary to see a doctor to start prenatal care with us. We evaluate your risk factors when you first become a patient, and at several different times throughout your pregnancy. If your risk factors indicate that you need to see a physician, we will absolutely refer you.

Who can be at my birth?

Although this is your party, let’s think this thing through. Generally speaking, the more people you have in the room with you, the longer your labor will take. So before you start promising everyone they can come in, you need to think about how that might impact your birth environment. BirthPointe does not have a policy on the number of people you can have in the birth space, but it is best to choose people that will honor your birth decisions and not use that time to question you or criticize your birthing plans. People who give you anxiety, or who you think might be loud or confrontational should probably be left off the list.

What if I can't take the pain?

Natural birth is something that you prepare for, and we discuss comfort measures to help you, as well as offer suggestions while you are in labor. We have classes to help educate you on comfort measures, labor positions and how to get your partner involved. There are also different laboring techniques that can help you achieve your natural birth. It is very rare for a woman to have prepared for natural birth with BirthPointe and need to go to the hospital for pain management. Another fantastic thing to have is a doula. These trained professionals work with you to manage the discomfort of labor. And we have a lot of great doulas that we would be more than happy to tell you about.

What if I go over 40 weeks?

40 weeks is an estimation, it is not an appointment. But we also can’t let you stay pregnant forever! At 41 weeks, the Certified Nurse Midwife will check your cervix and determine if you need to be induced. We have a variety of ways to do that, without using Pitocin. If you are still pregnant at 42 weeks, we will transfer your care to a hospital setting so they can use Pitocin or other measures to stimulate your labor.

Do you take insurance?

BirthPointe is considered out of network with all commercial insurance. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not value the type of care that we give. They don’t appreciate extra time spent with their members, or personal phone calls to you to discuss lab results, or even that we spend a good portion of your labor with you. Insurance companies have long dictated how physicians can care for you, and you can see where that has landed women during this season of their life. As a courtesy to you, we will file your insurance for you and any reimbursements that we receive, will be given back to you according to your contractual arrangements you have with your insurance.

Can I bring my kids to my appointment?

Yes, of course you can! BirthPointe is completely family friendly. Your children will find plenty of toys for all ages, a train table and yes, a permanent kid’s potty in our lobby bathroom.

What is included

BirthPointe’s fees are all-inclusive for a normal, low risk pregnancy. This includes:

Initial physical exam, health history and review of records
All prenatals according to our appointment schedule
Routine prenatal lab work
One anatomy and dating sonogram
On-call for your birth
Management of labor and delivery
All birth supplies
One birth assistant
Newborn assessment/newborn screens

Social Security and birth certificate paperwork
Postpartum care
Immediately after birth
2-day, 2-week and 6-week visits
Lactation consultation
Teaching and Initial latch
1 follow up visit (scheduled with your postpartum visit)
Postpartum herbal bath kit
Footprint keepsake
Infant swaddle and hat

Our Pricing

Well Woman Exam

$200

Includes Rx

BirthCenter Birth

$7,950

• Facility $1,500
• Midwife $5,900
• Labs & Sonogram $550

Includes Above

Home Birth Services within DFW

Creighton Model Counselling

$99

per session

Why BirthPointe?

Personalizing Life's Biggest Moments

Enjoy your journey with us. . .

Women’s Health

Prenatal Visits

Natural Birth

Postpartum

Lactation

Education

Your family is your Everything!

Birth belongs to women, not to doctors, not to midwives and not to insurance companies.

BirthPointe's #1 goal is to deliver a beautiful, healthy and personalized experience, every time you give birth.

Meet Our Team

What's next?

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Look what is happening at BirthPointe!

Preconception Class

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods

Welcome to Pregnancy

Breastfeeding to Art of Breastfeeding

Bringing Baby Home (Only 3rd-trimester Moms)

Look what is happening at BirthPointe!

Do You Have Questions?

FAQ's

What is included

Our Pricing

Well Woman Exam

BirthCenter Birth

Home Birth Services within DFW

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