About Our Center
Plano Birthplace
What Is a Midwife?
The Old English translation of "midwife" is "with-woman." As midwives, we believe that our place is with women, providing information, giving support, and helping women make informed decisions about their individual care.
Our strength lies in our ability to treat women's health, including childbirth, as a normal, natural part of life. We believe in evidence-based care and avoid interventions when possible.
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Our Services and Specialties
Our specialized service encompasses hospital care, providing a secure and supportive environment for labor and birth. Our birth center is designed to offer personalized attention and a comfortable setting for those seeking an alternative birthing experience. We prioritize the well-being of both mothers and babies through attentive prenatal care and dedicated postpartum support. Our commitment extends to well-woman care, ensuring women receive the attention and services they need for overall health and wellness. We take pride in our expertise in midwifery, offering compassionate and holistic care throughout the birthing process, including out-of-hospital birthing options.
Meet Our Team
Jeannine Tate
MSN, APRN, CNM
Plano Birthplace Owner/Midwife
Privileges at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Lindsay Silberstein
MSN, APRN, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
Privileges at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Theodore E. Fogwell
MD
The Best Collaborating Physician
Board Certification Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Affiliations: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Women’s Specialty Surgery Center
Why Did Plano Birthplace Choose Dr. Fogwell?
"Dr. Fogwell is board-certified in OB-GYN and is further trained in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. Over the last 15 years, first as a labor and delivery nurse and now as a certified nurse-midwife, I have witnessed first-hand the kind and compassionate care his patients receive. I have observed Dr. Fogwell in the operation room multiple times performing C-sections as well as other gynecological surgeries. He is a masterfully skilled, meticulous surgeon who can calmly and proficiently handle complex, high-risk problems. He is by far the best surgeon I have had the privilege of working with in my career. If anyone in my family, including myself, needed gynecological surgery, I would choose Dr. Fogwell as our surgeon.
I have accompanied Dr. Fogwell on several mission trips to Guatemala. While on these life-changing medical mission trips, I have watched Dr. Fogwell generously give his time and expertise to bring much-needed medical treatment to women needing surgical care. He is an expert on taking care of women and continues to stay up to date on the latest research about medications and evidence-based care. Having such an expert on my collaborative team allows me to continue giving top-notch, evidence-based care that helps keep my clients safe and well. I have won the collaborating physician lottery with Dr. Fogwell on my team.
As part of his overall care, Dr. Fogwell provides his patients with a warm, friendly environment. He states, 'I work with my patients to develop individualized treatment. My focus is patient-first, and my goal is always optimal health for my patients. I believe trust and honesty are key elements in the patient-physician relationship, and I work closely with my patients to keep them well.'
Most of our clients at Plano Birthplace will remain low-risk and not require direct contact with our collaborating physician. However, rest assured that I am working behind the scenes with him to ensure if anything arises in your care that requires medical intervention, I can and will continue to provide you with the best evidence-based care. I meet monthly to discuss any issues that may require collaboration or co-management. I rely on his experience and expertise to help ensure that if something occurs that requires medical interventions, we can do what is best for you and your baby. He will become involved only if something requires his medical expertise. If you give birth at the hospital, you will most likely meet him, as he may be involved in your care."
- Jeannine Tate, MSN, APRN, CNM.
Our Testimonials
“This time, I found a midwife whose single piece of advice was, ‘You are a strong, empowered woman whose body is capable of birthing your baby. You know and will know what to do and when. Trust yourself. Trust your body.’ I left her office and sat in my car and cried. At 30 weeks pregnant, I had finally found someone who believed in me and supported my choice for a natural childbirth. I immediately transferred from the local OBGYN to drive an hour away to Jeannine at Plano Birthplace.”
- Cassandra Cardwell
“I would highly recommend Plano Birthplace because not only is the facility beautiful, but Jeannine and her team are so encouraging and supportive, making natural birth such a beautiful experience. I am just so thankful to Jeannine for teaching me to trust my body instead of telling me what to do before and during labor. It was so empowering to be able to have the natural birth I’ve dreamed of. I can’t thank her enough!!!”
- Mindy Crenshaw
“I am proud to be a first-time mom and handle labor and birth as well as I did. As a first-time mom, you don’t know what to expect, and labor is hard, but making it through each contraction and catching my own baby will be an experience I will never forget. Prenatal care, labor, birth, and post-partum at Plano Birthplace was a dream. Jeannine was always available for any questions, day or night, throughout the whole thing. I would 100% recommend her to everyone.”
- Catherine Bright
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