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Birth Center State Regulations & CABC Accreditation Process - Midwifery Business Consultation

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We do everything we can to make sure our clients have a positive birth experience. Whether we’re picking out cozy decorations for our birth centers or studying services to make sure we’re always on the cutting edge, our dedication means we’re constantly learning. And while going through the regulations and the accreditation process might be cumbersome, it is crucial. By making sure we know these rules like the back of our hand, we can continue to keep our centers open while providing the safest services for our clients. We developed our course, Birth Center State Regulations & CABC Accreditation Process , to help you stay current on the rules. The class contains over 8 hours of content explaining everything you need to know for your birth center . The course is taught by Leslie Cornwell, a certified nurse midwife who has spent over 16 years navigating the ins and outs of the healthcare industry. Leslie has helped countless midwives set up their practice and has become an expert a...

Birth Center Business Planning Pathway - Midwifery Business Consultation

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 Every good thing in the world begins with a dream. Society is run by movers and shakers who decided to take a risk on something in which they believed. One of the best things about our business is getting to pair up with innovative midwives who have worked to revolutionize the birthing world, and we’re ready to help you do the same! We created our course, Birth Center BusinessPlanning Pathway , to give you a comprehensive education so you can start your practice. You’ll be instructed by Leslie Cornwell, a professional with over 16 years in the healthcare industry. Leslie has spent her career helping midwives create a thriving practice, and she can’t wait to work with you! We are confident that by the end, you’ll be well on your way to taking your dream and making it a reality, even if you have no prior business experience. This course is full of valuable information you need to know to start your birth center . You’ll spend between 6-8 months learning from professionals, worki...

Birth Center Anciallary Service Opportunities - Midwifery Business Consultation

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  As midwives, we wear a lot of hats. Our clients come to us because we provide unrivaled attention in an industry that has historically left them feeling ignored. This is why one of the best ways we can grow our practice is by providing exceptional care across a wide range of specialties. By being able to offer a variety of services, we can provide our clients with the comprehensive care they deserve! We designed our class, Birth Center Ancillary Service Opportunities , to make your practice more versatile. You’ll learn from Leslie Cornwell, a certified nurse midwife with over 16 years of experience navigating the healthcare industry. Leslie has spent nearly 2 decades assisting midwives as they expand their practice and is thrilled to do the same for you! Our mission is to give you the keys to transforming your birth center into a community center that will provide unparalleled care for those who need it. The course is packed with over 8 hours of content to help you decide on ad...

Bookkeeping Benefits for your Midwifery Business - Midwifery Business Consultation

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Bookkeeping is a crucial part of running a midwifery business. It is crucial because it helps every midwife business owner to store and analyze finances. Dealing with finances is very complicated. As a business owner, your progress and success will rely on your business's revenue. Through the use of this financial data, you are able to draw precise conclusions regarding the financial security of your midwifery business. Midwife business owners have plenty to do. It’s an apprehension to learn that bookkeeping is another task you must complete to ensure that your business runs well. In the end, why wouldn’t you simply skip it altogether and leave it for an accountant? Why would you waste your time digging into all the accounts when you can just stay put and wait for the accountant and bookkeeper to do it for you? In reality, being hands-on with your midwife business is the first step to success. Not relying on other people’s expertise and learning the process firsthand is your streng...

How to Start a Home Birth Practice - Midwifery Business Consultation

  Midwifery Business Consultation is very excited to present this thorough " How to Start a Home Birth Practice " course! Midwives interested in starting a home birth business will really benefit from this online program. This course covers over eight hours of content including planning, prepping, pitfalls, and tips for creating a successful private practice. Learn at your own pace and have access to these lessons forever by learning online from an expert in the field! Your Instructor:  Becoming a midwife has been a lifelong dream. I didn't realize that this wonderful profession would lead me down the path of business. I have found over the years that midwives need to understand business, accounting, financing, marketing, negotiating, and so much more to be successful in today's health care system. I love supporting women. By being able to participate in leadership roles and create amazing private practices, I can support midwives just as much as the pregnant women th...

Starting a Birth Center - Midwifery Business Consultation

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Most midwives dream of starting a birth center practice and being independent of the employment of a big healthcare system. You get to invest your time and energy into something you love. You get to build your vision instead of someone else’s. You also provide jobs to those people around you and in your community, and so many reasons why starting your own birth center is a great idea to pursue. Anyone can start a birth center! While starting to turn your visions into reality, it is important to know the basics first. You need to realize what is a birth center and why do you want to pursue one? According to the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) birth center respects and facilitates a woman's right to make informed choices about her health care and her baby's health care based on her values and beliefs. The woman's family, as she defines it, is welcome to participate in the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. They said that the secret to getting ahead is gett...

Why Did I Start Midwifery Business Consultation?

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Midwifery Business Consultation has been created with mission of supporting midwives that are starting or improving their current practice. I had my own private birth center / home birth practice for years and really was dragged down by how little I truly knew about business ownership. I had the drive and passion to serve families in my community, but lacked the business knowledge to navigate the tax deductible, legal system, policies, asset protection, budgets, negotiating with insurance companies, marketing, training staff, and growing practice at a smooth pace. I became very burnout from ever increasing demands on my work and personal life for running a busy practice. I was working 80-100 hours a week and making less and less money for practice as time went on. My inefficient systems set up in the beginning could handle a slower volume, but wasn't prepared to morph into the next level it needed to be. My house of cards under my fell and I crumbled. I closed the practice and nee...