Your birth at BB Gårda

Giving birth at BB Gårda

A safe, intimate and caring birth – from the first meeting to the last conversation Giving birth at BB Gårda is a holistic experience. Here you will meet midwives you have known before, in an environment where time, presence and safety are the focus. We will be with you all the way – before, during and after the birth. And you can be exactly who you are, at your own pace.

Your journey with us – before, during, and after birth

Before birth – getting to know each other

To help you feel safe and truly seen, we meet several times during your pregnancy. We get to know you, your body, and what creates a sense of calm and security for your family.

This includes:

BB Gårda gatherings that you are welcome to attend as often as you wish.
At least two individual appointments with a midwife, often around weeks 20–25 and again around week 37.
Pre-birth course in four parts, focusing on physiological birth, practical exercises, prophylaxis, breastfeeding and newborn care. 3 sessions before the birth. The fourth session will be a few months after the birth when you get to share your stories with each other.
24/7 on-call support from week 38+0 to 41+6.
A guaranteed place during the same period.
You decide when you want to come in – you are welcome when your body signals readiness or when you long for safety and presence.

Woman practicing breathing exercises in preparation for birth

During birth – safety, time, and presence

As birth approaches, we are often in close contact during the final days. You come in when you feel ready – even in the middle of the night. With us, we work with your physiology, your pace, and your individual needs.

During birth, the following is included:

A midwife you already know will support you throughout the entire labor. At the moment of birth, a second midwife joins, meaning that two midwives are present. You give birth at your own pace, and vaginal examinations are performed only if you wish or if there are medical reasons.

Your baby’s heartbeat is monitored regularly. You choose your own support team, and children are welcome if that feels right for your family. Natural forms of pain relief are offered, such as a bathtub or BirthPool, massage, rebozo, warmth, TENS, acupuncture, and acupressure.

We also support you when labor takes time, through rest, positioning, rotation techniques, and continuous presence. Pain is not dangerous. It is part of birth, and we help you connect with the power of your own oxytocin and endorphins—through calm, safety, and support.

Woman in labor supported by a midwife and the baby’s father

How birth usually unfolds at BB Gårda

As birth approaches

Toward the end of pregnancy, we are often in close contact. You can reach out at any time—both with questions and for reassurance. When you feel ready to come in, you do so. With us, there are no rules about how many contractions you should have or how dilated you need to be. The space is yours when you need it.

When you arrive at BB Gårda

You are welcomed into a calm environment and given time to settle in the living room before we move together into your birth room. Here, you take space in your own rhythm. We observe—but do not direct.

The physiology of birth – allowing the body to work undisturbed

A safe birth is supported by your own hormones: oxytocin, endorphins, and adrenaline in balance. To strengthen these, we create dim lighting, a calm atmosphere, warmth, movement, bathing, music or silence, and steady presence. There are no interruptions or stress.

What the midwife observes – without disturbance

The midwife observes your movement, the shape of your abdomen, sounds, the purple line, skin temperature, and your baby’s heartbeat in different positions. We also follow the baby’s rotation through the pelvis. This provides medical safety without disturbing the process.

Vaginal examinations

We do not perform routine vaginal examinations. They are done only if you request them, if we need more information, or if you want to know where you are in the process. Informed consent always guides our care.

Support team – you decide

You choose who will be with you, such as a partner, doula, friend, or even children. Your support team is welcome to rest, eat, and recharge in our shared spaces, or stay with you at all times.

When birth takes time

A long latent phase is completely normal. The body often works slowly at first to find its rhythm and the right angle for the baby. We support you with rest, nourishment, warmth, positions, and reassurance. Birth is allowed to take the time it needs.

When the baby is born

Many choose to receive their baby themselves, with our hands close by for support. The baby is then placed on your chest for the Golden Hour, where bonding and the initiation of breastfeeding can unfold in calm and safety.

The birth of the placenta

The placenta is born at its own pace. When needed, we offer support through breastfeeding, warmth, positioning, bladder emptying, acupuncture, or medical measures. When the process is left undisturbed, the risk of bleeding is reduced.

After birth – settling into your new chapter

After your baby is born, you stay for at least two hours before deciding whether you would like to go home or stay overnight.

This includes:

Rest and recovery in your room.
The option to stay overnight.
Examination of any tears and suturing if needed.
Time for a shower, meals, and rest.
Your baby’s weight and length, and the offer of vitamin K.
Day 1 follow-up for mother and baby.
Day 3–4 postpartum clinic visit with a pediatrician, PKU screening, and any RSV antibodies if applicable.
Day 5 follow-up and discharge summary.
24/7 on-call support during the first week.
A follow-up conversation approximately one month later.

Many families return to our BB Gårda gatherings and share their birth story with others.

Is BB Gårda the right place for you to give birth?

BB Gårda is suitable for you who are healthy, have given birth only vaginally before and are now having a normal pregnancy, follow the basic program at MVC, and are not taking medications that affect pregnancy or birth. You also need to share your MVC journal with us.

You give birth in a midwife-led setting with a focus on physiological birth. We do not offer induction of labor, epidural anesthesia, labor-augmenting medication, vacuum extraction, or cesarean section. If you or your baby require hospital care, we accompany you and ensure a safe and seamless transfer of responsibility.

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