Are you looking for a Licensed Texas Midwife, who serves all kinds of families around the Dallas area, who will trust you, listen to you, and work collaboratively with you to make decisions about your care?  If you are interested in home birth OR delivering in a birth center, or you would like to learn about the Midwives Model of Care, check out the information below, and contact Kassia Walcott, LM, CPM, at Singing Tree Midwifery for a free consultation. 

​Singing Tree Midwifery is thrilled to be part of the NEST, serving Dallas, TX and its surrounding areas.  The NEST is a loving collaboration of passionate women dedicated to providing services and care to growing families.  Now you can receive care with Singing Tree Midwifery at the NEST in Addison in the very same place you meet with your doula, receive prenatal chiropractic care and prenatal massage, attend your childbirth education classes, and attend your newborn photo shoot! We also offer prenatal and postpartum counseling for your continued well-being during a time of major transition.    

 Knowledgeable Prenatal Care

Most of our appointments will take place at the Singing Tree Midwifery office at the NEST.  Talk to me if you are interested in home visits for prenatal care.  Our appointments last anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour, depending on your needs, wishes, and stage of pregnancy. Routine labs are included as part of your holistic care, and additional labs can be run for a minimal fee. Ultrasounds are done as needed and are billed separately by the provider.  Concerns?  I won't hesitate to consult with a physician. All the midwifery care you receive is provided from a holistic perspective, utilizing a combination of mainstream, medically-based approaches and alternative, traditional options.  We make decisions together, and nothing is done without your fully informed consent.

Skilled  Labor and Birth Assistance

 Imagine feeling completely supported as you labor in the familiar and comforting surroundings of your own home.  You may desire a quiet, dimly lit room filled only by the soft voice of your partner.  You may imagine a loving circle of sisters, mothers, and friends all encouraging you as you birth your baby.  Whatever you choose, your midwife is by your side or very nearby, monitoring your safety, checking on your baby, and providing comfort measures and reassurance during your home birth.  Your baby is gently lifted into your arms at birth, and the newborn exam is done right by your side.  We will clean up while you enjoy a home cooked meal, wrap up in your favorite robe, and snuggle down for a long nap in the cozy family bed.

Not ready for a home birth?  Talk with me about options for giving birth at a birth center.  What if things don't go as expected? Midwives are trained to recognize the early signs of problems and to know when to transfer to a hospital for the next level of care.  As a midwife, I carry supplies and equipment for use in an emergency, and I only work with assistants who are also trained in neonatal resuscitation and other emergency skills.  

Dedicated Postpartum Support

After your natural home birth or birth center delivery, I will check on you and your new baby regularly. You can also call me with any concerns, or email me with questions, at anytime.  We will have regular postpartum visits for a full six weeks - at your home for at least the first two weeks, and back at my office once you are ready.  Every visit will include all the aspects of well-baby care that you would receive in a medical office, plus lots of extra care for you, as you heal, process, and adjust to your new role.  As a midwife, I can provide you with breastfeeding support, ideas for getting good sleep, dietary suggestions, or whatever you may need.  If it's outside my scope, I will refer you to the right person, whether that's a lactation consultant, a postpartum doula, or a physician. I hope to be an enduring part of your family's growing community of support.