Services
Personalized Midwifery Care for Pregnancy, Birth, & Beyond
Our Approach
At Asheville Birth & Wellness Center, we provide midwifery-led care in Asheville, NC that supports you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum years. Our approach is rooted in relationship-based care, where you are an active participant in your health decisions and your birth experience.
We combine evidence-based medicine with compassionate, individualized support, offering longer visits, continuity of care, and a deep respect for your values and preferences. From your first prenatal appointment through postpartum recovery and beyond, our team is here to provide safe, empowering care centered on you.
We provide the full range of services for a safe and successful pregnancy:
Prenatal Care
Education, Nutrition & Birth Preparation Support
Prenatal care also includes guidance on nutrition, movement, preparing for birth, and postpartum recovery. Our goal is to ensure you feel physically prepared, emotionally supported, and deeply connected to your pregnancy experience.
Comprehensive Monitoring for Low-Risk Pregnancy
We provide full-scope care for low-risk pregnancies, including routine lab work, screenings, and ongoing monitoring of both parent and baby. Our midwives are trained to identify changes early and guide you through each stage of pregnancy with clarity and reassurance.
Personalized, Relationship-based Prenatal Visits
Our prenatal care in Asheville, NC, is designed to build a strong foundation of trust and support throughout your pregnancy. Initial visits are unhurried and comprehensive, allowing time to understand your health history, answer questions, and begin building a relationship with your care team. Ongoing visits continue this personalized approach, giving you space to feel heard, informed, and confident.
Labor and Birth Care
Low-Intervention, Physiologic Birth Approach
Our midwifery-led birth care in Asheville focuses on supporting the natural physiology of labor. We encourage movement, hydration, nourishment, and intuitive positioning, helping your body work efficiently while minimizing unnecessary interventions.
Continuous Midwifery Support During Labor
During labor, our experienced midwives and birth assistants provide continuous, hands-on support. We are present to offer encouragement, comfort measures, and attentive clinical care throughout your birth.
Comfortable, Home-Like Birthing Suites
Our Asheville birth center features private, thoughtfully designed suites that offer both comfort and safety. These spaces allow for freedom of movement, family presence, and access to tools like birth balls and hydrotherapy tubs, while remaining fully equipped for clinical care.
Water Birth
Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Labor
Water immersion and hydrotherapy is a powerful comfort tool during labor. Warm water can reduce pain, promote relaxation, and support more effective contractions.
Safe, Supported Water Birth Experience
Our team is trained to support water birth in Asheville, prioritizing safety and comfort. Each client is carefully assessed to determine if water birth is an appropriate option for their pregnancy.
Lactation Support & Infant Feeding Care
Insurance-Covered Lactation Services
Through our partnership with The Lactation Network, many clients receive lactation services covered by insurance. Our team can help you verify your benefits and access care with ease.
In-Office, Virtual & Ongoing Lactation Support
We offer accessible lactation support in Asheville, NC, including in-office visits and telehealth consultations. Support begins immediately after birth and continues as needed throughout your feeding journey.
Meet Your Lactation Consultant
Our lactation services are led by an experienced International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant who provides evidence-based, non-judgmental support. Care is tailored to your individual needs, helping you navigate feeding with confidence.
Lactation services are provided by Jayne Carpenter, IBCLC, CBS, here at our center.
Jayne Carpenter (she/her) works as an infant feeding specialist and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant supporting families and caregivers in western North Carolina.
Well Person & Women's Care
Annual Exams & Preventive Care
We offer comprehensive well person care in Asheville, NC, including annual exams, Pap smears, breast exams, and preventive screenings. Our focus is on early detection, education, and long-term health..
Birth Control & Family Planning Options
Our midwives provide support for contraception, natural family planning, and preconception counseling. We help you navigate your options with clarity and respect for your personal values.
Care Through Every Life Stage
From adolescence through post-menopause, we provide ongoing, relationship-based care. Whether you are preparing for pregnancy or simply maintaining your health, we offer a trusted space for consistent, compassionate care.
Proud Partner Of The Lactation Network
Lilac Birth and Wellness Center in Asheville, NC, has proudly partnered with The Lactation Network, which allows us to accept a range of insurance plans for lactation and infant feeding care.
If you have Anthem PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, VA OptumEast, Premera, Regence, UnitedHealthcare PPO and HMO, UMR, Oxford, or a plan that includes MultiPlan or the PNOA logo on your insurance card, please click here to check for insurance coverage through The Lactation Network.
For Aetna, please contact our office to check for coverage.