Welcome to The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center
Empowering Your Maternal Wellness Journey
Welcome to The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center, located in Temple, TX. We are dedicated to providing exceptional midwifery and comprehensive women's care, supporting growing families throughout Central Texas. Our midwifery care is distinctive for its nurturing approach, addressing the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the birthing parent across the entire childbearing cycle. Each client receives personalized education, counseling, and prenatal care, along with skilled hands-on assistance and monitoring during labor and delivery, followed by postpartum support. As advocates of trauma-informed care, we prioritize maternal mental wellness in our commitment to holistic and supportive services.
Our Mission:
The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center is dedicated to providing equitable and compassionate care that empowers women on their unique journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Rooted in kindness and a commitment to fostering a supportive community, our mission is to create a nurturing environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to make informed choices about their health and well-being. We strive to be a beacon of individualized care, ensuring that all women receive the highest standard of personalized support, embracing the diversity of experiences and backgrounds. At The Starting Place, we believe in the transformative power of empathy, understanding, and education, fostering a culture that celebrates the profound and beautiful moments of birth while promoting holistic wellness for individuals and families.
Our Vision
Comprehensive Care
With over 30 years of experience on our team in Nursing, OBGYN and Midwifery Care, our vision is to be a transformative force for Central Texas families, redefining the standard of care by fostering a community where families thrive. We envision a future where alternative birth options are not only accessible but celebrated, empowering individuals to make choices aligned with their values. Through our commitment to creating generational change starting at birth, we aspire to build a legacy of holistic well-being, resilience, and interconnected support. Our vision is a community where each birth ripples into a tapestry of empowered families, shaping a positive and enduring impact on future generations.
Midwifery Care
Nurturing Support
Our midwifery care focuses on providing nurturing support to expectant parents, guiding them through the journey of pregnancy, labor, and delivery with personalized attention and evidence-based practices.
Prenatal Education
Informed Choices
We offer personalized prenatal education and counseling to empower individuals and families in making informed choices about their pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, fostering confidence and well-informed decision-making.
Postpartum Support
Holistic Recovery
Our postpartum support services aim to facilitate holistic recovery and adjustment for birthing parents, providing assistance, guidance, and resources to promote physical and emotional well-being during the postpartum period.
Maternal Mental Wellness
Emotional Well-being
We prioritize maternal mental wellness by offering compassionate support, resources, and counseling to address the emotional and psychological aspects of the perinatal period, promoting a nurturing and resilient transition into motherhood.
Meet Our Team
Expertise and Compassion
Our exceptional team brings together over 30 years of combined expertise in nursing, OB-GYN, and midwifery care.
Brooke Fox
MSN, APRN, CNM
Co-Owner
Lindsay Dougless
LM, CPM
Co-Owner
Courtney Diggs
LM, CPM
Director of Education
Hannah Troy
BSN, RN
Director of Operations
Kacey Batten
MSN, RN
Clinic Nurse | Birth Assistant
Sarah Morgan
BSN, RN
Birth Assistant
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Amanda Stewart, LM, CPM
Olivia Laessig, BSN, RN
Alex Loynes, BSN, RN
Jen Carroll, BSN, RN
Client Testimonials
Discover the transformative experiences of our clients at The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center, reflecting the impact of our holistic and supportive care on their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum wellness.
"Thank you all so much for making this pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum period an incredibly special journey…It was such a beautiful experience to be supported and surrounded by such caring and empowering women. Thank you all for safeguarding how sacred and beautiful birth is. My time here in these walls will forever hold a special place in my heart."
-C
"Thank you all so much for providing me the most incredible care throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Your intentionality, knowledge, and care is unmatched. I can’t imagine having a better team! Thank you for your guidance and making me feel safe in the thick of labor and delivery. I will always remember my birth story as a happy one thanks to you."
-H
"Thank you for your beautiful part in my journey to becoming a mother. It wasn't always easy, but you made it less scary. From the first ultrasound to our delivery and going home, you made me feel safe, loved, secure, empowered, and cared for. Thank you for loving my growing family like it was your own. I can't wait to have all my babies at The Starting Place!"
-P
Our Approach
Experience the benefits of choosing The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center for your maternal and women's care needs. Our approach integrates holistic practices, personalized support, and a nurturing environment to empower individuals and families on their unique journeys.
Personalized Care
Individualized Support
We prioritize personalized care, ensuring that each individual's unique health needs are addressed with empathy, respect, and understanding, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for every client.
Holistic Wellness
Mind-Body Balance
Our holistic approach emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and spirit, promoting harmony and well-being across the entire childbearing cycle, from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.
Expert Guidance
Compassionate Care
Our team of experienced professionals provides expert guidance and compassionate support, ensuring that individuals and families receive the highest standard of personalized care and empowerment throughout their maternal wellness journey.
