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Our Laurel Flies South
There is no doubt at all that Laurel loves babies. Laurel Naff, RN, IBCLC, came to Special Beginnings in 2002 as a LPN and birth assistant. In the 14 yrs since, she has become an International Board...
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On Motherhood and Midwifery
When my second son was born in December 2009, I transitioned from midwifery into a more supportive role at Special Beginnings. Since then, I have managed our social media platforms, taught baby care,...
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Meet Leah, a Lactation Consultant at SBBWC
I became interested in becoming a lactation consultant after the birth of my first child 14 years ago. Our breastfeeding journey was a difficult one. My son had difficulties latching after my long...
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Thank you!
Special Beginnings clients and staff members are as so devoted to the birth center that they brought their families out to celebrate our 20th Birthday, despite the rain on Saturday, May 13! So many...
View ArticleA Message from Director Ann Sober
Hi Friends, I heard a rumor that Special Beginnings is closing! We are definitely not closing! We are building a great midwifery team, updating to electronic medical record and investigating the...
View ArticleSpecial Beginnings Receives Best Practice Designation
Special Beginnings is very proud to have received from the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) the designation of a “Triple Aim” Best Practice for the year 2016. This means that we achieved...
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Severna Park Voice Article
Thank you to the Severna Park Voice for this nice article in today’s paper! http://www.severnaparkvoice.com/business/special-beginnings-has-offered-alternative-childbirth-options-20-years A little more...
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Special Beginnings Waterbirth Baby Growing Up!
Today we bid farewell and best wishes to Eli Jacobs. Our clients may not know her face because she has been providing behind the scenes administrative support for Special Beginnings, but she is dear to...
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Spotlight on: Heather Karp, RN
If you have been in labor during the night, you may have been fortunate to have the nursing care of Heather Karp, RN. She loves to take call as birth assistant overnight for the peace and quiet of...
View ArticleMidwifery Week Celebration
Celebrating our midwives during this Midwifery Week with our small mascot, Bomani! Some statistics from the past… Posted by Special Beginnings Birth and Women's Center on Wednesday, October 4, 2017
View ArticleStrong Start Campaign
This is our moment to raise awareness and visibility of freestanding birth centers by spreading the word about AABC… Posted by American Association of Birth Centers Foundation on Tuesday, December 19,...
View ArticleJan 8 (Monday) – Early Closing due to Inclement Weather
Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center will be closing early tonight (Monday, Jan 8) due to expected hazardous weather. We will be contacting everyone by phone to let them know. Also the dress...
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SBBWC Birthday Party Photos
Thanks to all who participated in our birth center’s 21st birthday party on May 4th! We always enjoy this opportunity to spend some time together and share some memories. Here are just a few snapshots...
View ArticleSpecial Beginnings Counted Among Chesapeake Family Life Favorite Docs of 2018!
We are proud to announce that the July issue of Chesapeake Family Life Magazine lists the Favorite Docs of 2018, and Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center is on the list! Thank you for your vote...
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Breastfeeding Suport Group
Come join our online breastfeeding support page. Special Beginnings has a private and closed breastfeeding support group run by our very own advanced practice lactation consultants. Not only great...
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Come Hang Out: New Mamas’ Group!
Have you had a baby recently? You need people! Having a baby is a big deal. Your family, and especially you, are going through a significant transition. Special Beginnings is starting a free, monthly...
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First Mamas’ Group Meeting Report
Thanks to everyone who came out to our first monthly Mamas’ Group meet-up at Special Beginnings! It was awesome to see so many people with their little ones. Please join us (and bring a friend!) next...
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New Report Shows Birth Centers Safer Option
Though America and Americans spend more money on healthcare than any other developed nation, we have comparatively poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Disparities in health outcomes for babies and...
View ArticlePower Outage Jan 10, 2019
***Update: Power is back on as of 2:30pm!*** Thursday, Jan 10, 2019 – Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center is currently experiencing a power outage. BG&E estimates that our power will be...
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