Kueo Birth Center

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Midwives offer birth center deliveries and home birth services. Learn more about what to expect below.

We at Kueo Birth Center are here to help. Your first prenatal visit is normally done between 10-12 weeks of pregnancy. We encourage you to live a healthy lifestyle and call us to establish care should you need your midwife before 10-12 weeks of pregnancy. We will be happy to preform a blood pregnancy test or order a early sonogram if you are uncertain of dates. Your first visit will be 1.5 hours long we spend a lot of time with you and your partner to get to know you and your medical history. A complete physical will be done, routine OB lab work, fetal heart tones, early sonogram if requested. Your midwife will provide you with all the tools and education materials to get you through your first trimester.

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Pregnancy • Birth • Postpartum

Midwifery Care

Congratulations on your pregnancy! We are here to help guide you through this beautiful moment in your life. Midwifery care here at Kueo (Koo-AY-oh) is complete personalized maternity care with licensed midwives who specialize in out of hospital deliveries. We look forward to speaking with you and helping you through this amazing journey in your life!

Kueo (adj.): Koo-AY-oh

Original Greek: κυέω

Kueó is from a greek word which means “conceive” or “to be pregnant.”

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Pregnancy Care

We value the relationship we develop with all of our clients and love each family that we serve. You can expect prenatal visits with YOUR midwife, routine OB labs, sonograms, evidenced based birth classes, informed choice throughout your pregnancy, continual risk assessment throughout pregnancy, nutrition education, supplement education and so much more. Our goal is to give you all the tools and resources you need to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery, we strive to educate clients so they are well prepared while providing you with professional midwifery care as you await the arrival of your precious baby. Midwives support informed choices and help clients make the best possible decision for themselves and their baby. We believe pregnancy is not an illness and treat pregnancy/birth as a normal event in a woman’s life, yet respect medical care if required and collaborate with medical professionals so clients may have the best care during their pregnancy.

Birth Center Delivery

BIRTH is a sacred moment in a woman’s life and we protect that space for you. Our birth rooms are equipped to meet your personal needs before and after delivery. You will have two licensed midwives attending your delivery who are skilled in emergency measures. Our goal is to remain intervention free and let your body do the work it was created to do “naturally.” We utilize massage, hydrotherapy, essential oils, rest and relaxation, while you labor. We encourage eating, drinking and walking while in labor. Monitoring your baby will not require you to stay in bed. We encourage you to be surrounded by the people you love and those who support you. Birth centers are equipped with basic medical intervention should a mother or infant require assistance after delivery. Your baby remains with you skin to skin—newborn exam preformed at your bedside, vitamin K and Erythromycin given per parents request. We provide breastfeeding assistance and support. Recovery is best in your own home so every client who has a healthy delivery is discharged 2-4 hours after delivery with direct contact to your midwife 24/7.

Postpartum Care

Day 2-3 after delivery your midwife will come to your home to follow up on your recovery and make sure your baby is adjusting well to life outside of the womb. We provide breast feeding support should you need it, Rhogam injection for all Rh- mothers if requested, Newborn screening test if requested.

2 weeks Postpartum: Office visit to follow up on your recovery, your baby’s weight and growth, 2nd newborn screen if requested.

4 weeks postpartum: Newborn weight check in office.

6 weeks postpartum: This visit is always bitter sweet we become attached to our families and babies and always sad to see them leave. Your six week postpartum visit will be a complete physical with pap if requested.

We will discuss family planning and birth control methods.

» Our Story «

Kueo Birth Center Beginning

What began as a simple house on Trinity street in Decatur, TX, developed into Kueo Birth Center, PLLC located on S Hwy-51 in Decatur, TX.

In the Bible from the Book of James, verse 1:18, an ancient Greek word is used, Apokueo. The roots of this word derive from the words, Apo, meaning “from,” as well as Kueo, meaning “to be swollen and/or pregnant”. The definition of Apokueo is “to get something from a pregnancy—to give birth, to bring forth”. James 1:18 tells us that God “chose to give us birth through the word of truth.” Through the gospel, God has given us a second birth… a spiritual birth.

I precisely remember the day and hour that I first heard the word Kueo. It was 2011, and I was in nursing school. I was filled with so much uncertainty about who/what I was called to be in my journey. I was attending a Bible study at a church home group when I heard the pastor preach about the word “Kueo”. An overwhelming warmth came over me like no other I had ever experienced. It was at that moment that my spirit spoke to me and said, “You will be a midwife, and this will be the name of your business”. I have always felt that I would be a midwife. For years leading up to that moment, I was active in the birthing world, yet I was too scared to accept the midwife role. When my spirit spoke that day, I surrendered and said, “Okay Lord, lead me”. I quit my nursing path the next day and started my divinely chosen path as a midwife. The recession was happening at the time, and money was scarce for my family. How could I possibly afford the cost of another school? I walked by faith, and miraculously, funds were always there when I needed them. It was a hard journey attending school, raising 4 children, and working alongside of my husband to make ends meet at times. Through prayer, complete trust in the Lord, and faith, I graduated from the Association of Texas Midwives in 2016. I was officially a licensed midwife by the grace of God.

Kueo Birth Center, PLLC

I really had no desire to own a birth center despite having years of experience operating and working in one. Because I lived in Wise county and had no physical office, I was constantly on the road driving to other birth centers to see my clients and/or making home visits. If you have ever known me, you would know that I loathe driving long distances. I have driven for years in Dallas, Denton, Mansfield, Argyle, Grapevine, etc. You name it, I’ve driven it. I-35 was my unwanted BFF. I never gave Decatur a first thought as a place to have a birth center or office. Decatur was 20 minutes from me. However, one day I was driving home from Mansfield after a long birth, sleepy at the wheel, crying and praying for strength. I’d hit my tipping point. I thought, “I can’t drive this anymore. I need a place to land close to home so that I can work and do what I love. Besides, I’m not getting any younger.” Opening a birth center in Decatur was just a passing thought until a house on Trinity street landed in my lap a month later. This precious house was across from a big white church, and you could hear the bass sound of church bells. The deep, musical notes spoke to my heart, and I just knew this was God’s plan for me. The process to get on the city ordinance and get my little house approved for a special use permit took 9 months…oddly enough, about as long as it takes to grow a baby. With the help of my husband, we worked so very hard every day to remodel this future birth house. I polished, painted, stripped old doors, ripped out carpet, and stained wooden floors. Visions of mothers and babies being in this space filled my heart with excitement and drove me to work tirelessly. I worked so very hard to make this house happen for future families.

I was devastated when the permit was denied by the city council. Thousands of dollars for permits and an attorney went into the battle for this house to become an approved birth center. I cried tears of defeat when I had to put the house on the market, and they would continue when I sold the house. This moment almost broke me. I wanted to give up. However, I kept putting one foot in front of the other, all the while trusting in God’s plan. I had to… I had clients that needed a place to birth their babies.

When God Opens a Door:

On the day the house sold, I found a new location that the city would approve for my birth center 3 hours later. The proceeds made from the sale of the house were the exact amount it would take to remodel the new location. This new location wasn’t a house. It was formerly used as a doctor’s office. As I toured the potential new facility, all I could think was “This doesn’t feel like a home. No family will want to birth in a doctor’s office located in a commercial building”. Regardless of that thought, my heart was saying, “You can make this work!” The landlord was gracious enough to allow me to update and remodel the building so that I could make it my own. So, I signed the lease and jumped in with both feet and never looked back!

The Vision Isn’t Complete

I still seek a true birth house because this is still strong on my heart. I look forward to what God has in His plan for Kueo. We are outgrowing our small space, and I give God all the glory. I hope to serve as many families as I can alongside other dedicated midwives. Currently, I am searching for land just outside of the Decatur city limits to build a new location. This will happen all in God’s perfect timing. I rest knowing that He will lead me to it. And if not…that’s Okay. I’ll just keep doing whatever I can, be wherever I’m needed for the sake of birth, and doing what God has called me to do.

Patricia Gross, LM, CPM
(Midwife/Owner)

Kueo Birth Center, PLLC

Kbirth.com

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Updated Birth Center Photos Coming Soon

Birth Center Attractions:

Separate newly remodeled home only used for deliveries for optimal privacy as you labor. Prenatal appointments will be in a separate building located on property.
Includes 2 private formal birth suites with large shower and built in birth tub.
Full kitchen and living area for your guests.
Located outside the city limits for privacy and peace as you labor.
Licensed/Certified Professional Midwives to meet all your pregnancy/postpartum needs.
Kueo Birth Center is low volume by choice to maintain an intimate connection with every client. Every prenatal visit will be with a midwife you personally know and trust.
Kueo Birth Center, PLLC and all midwives are licensed by the state of Texas.

City of Decatur:

Decatur is part of Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and is located 25 miles northwest of Fort Worth. Decatur has become a great destination of all walks of life. Although a small city Decatur prides itself in being a friendly "down home" city, vibrant with activity for families offering amenities of larger cities. Fort Worth, Grapevine, Keller and Denton are all 45 minutes or under away.

Wise Health System:

Our birth center is located within 2 minutes of hospital. Although we do our very best to help you have a birth center delivery, sometimes medical intervention is necessary for the health of mom and baby thus requiring clients to transport to a hospital. We have worked very hard to develop a positive relationship with doctors and hospital staff to better serve you and your family.

Schedule a consultation and tour today!

» Midwives «

About Patty

Patricia (Patty) graduated from the Association of Texas Midwives and is a member of ATM and North Texas Midwives. She is a preceptor for ATM and NARM, educating and teaching student midwives throughout Texas. She is also an anatomy and physiology instructor for the Association of Texas Midwives.

Patty has experienced many facets of birth through birthing her 4 children in and out of the hospital. She believes every woman has her own journey to take and desires to hold that space for each one of her clients.

Patty has played an active role in birth since 2000. She was a certified birth Doula with DONA and was a Lamaze Labor Support Specialist serving women in hospitals throughout DFW.

In 2002, she added assisting CNM’s at two busy birth centers here in DFW as a birth/postpartum assist to include training, teaching CPR, and mentoring new birth assists.

In 2012, she embarked on becoming a licensed/certified professional midwife and graduated from the Association of Texas Midwives in 2016.

She is a Wise county resident and has always believed a birth center with midwives would serve the community well. In June of 2019, Kueo Birth Center’s doors were opened. This allows her, along with other local midwives who have privileges, to serve families of Wise county for birth center and home birth.

“All the glory goes to GOD!”

When not attending families, Patty enjoys time with her own. She is a lover of music, especially worship music, dancing, gardening, and traveling to her home state of Arkansas.

About Jasmin

Jasmin gained privileges with Kueo Birth Center in 2019. She is the owner of Sunshine Birth Company, PLLC serving women throughout DFW/Fort Worth Metro area to include Wichita Falls, TX. Learn more about Jasmin visit her website sunshinebirthco.com.

She has served as doula and a childbirth educator since 1998. She received her midwifery education through the Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program and licensed in the State of Texas from 2004 to 2008 took time off to homeschool her children and re-licensed in 2017.

Her philosophy is to provide families with evidence-based information so that they can make informed decisions that are appropriate for their care during pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. She believes that women need support during labor so that they are confident in themselves. She also believes that God created women’s bodies to give birth.

Jasmin is a member of the Association of Texas Midwives and is the director of the Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program. Also a member of North Texas Midwives.

Our core belief is that birth is a pivotal moment in a woman’s life, and the way a woman chooses to deliver her baby can have an impact on her emotional well-being. Here at Kueo (koo-AY-oh), we work closely with women and families, guiding them through the many choices of the childbearing year, by providing risk assessments throughout pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period. We strive to keep our mothers and babies healthy, offering our clients expert evidence-based maternity care, and developing relationships with medical providers, should a mother or infant require medical assistance in pregnancy or birth. Midwives take a holistic approach to pregnancy and childbirth, recognizing that a woman’s body is naturally designed to conceive, nourish and give birth. Midwives trust the natural progression, and guide women though this momentous life event. We believe every day of pregnancy will naturally prepare women and their bodies for birth. Safety of a Birth Center Kueo Birth Center and all midwives are licensed by the state of Texas and met the standards for certification by NARM to practice as a certified professional midwife, the CPM credential that requires knowledge and experience in out-of-hospital settings (home and birth center births.) All midwives and care providers practice emergency measures often, gaining continued education hours, and are certified in neonatal resuscitation as well as CPR.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28

» Testimonials «

Midwifery care outside of the hospital far surpasses anything I have experienced with medical care. The exceptional care I received throughout my pregnancy prepared me and my husband well for delivery and postpartum. I felt safe, supported and well cared for during my pregnancy and birth, I could not imagine going anywhere else to have a baby…it was a beautiful, peaceful experience!

-E. Sims

As a father I was unsure about having our child in a birth center but wanted to support my wife and learn about all our options. I can’t say enough how impressed I was when we met our midwife Patty. She took the time to answer all my many questions and provide me with information to ease my concerns. I felt supported during the birth process, I was able to catch my own daughter with the support of our midwife and hand her to my loving wife…A moment I will cherish forever.

-L. Rodriguez

As a first time mother I had no idea I could have my baby outside of the hospital in my own home. I saw a doctor through my first trimester and always left my appointments feeling empty. I met my midwife while she was shopping, her birth t-shirt caught my eye and we started a conversation. I made my decision I would hire Patty right there in the fruit isle! She gave me so much information I needed to hear and when she handed me her card with her personal cell number and hugged me, I wanted her as my midwife. My home birth was a great experience, something I could have never imagined. I’ve known Patty for 3 years and have had 2 babies with her, not only was she my care provider while pregnant she became my trusted friend.

-S. Byers

Having my baby in a birth center was a perfect choice. The ability to labor “freely” with no limitations was just what I needed. I labored without fear because I knew my midwives were capable to manage my delivery safely. I had a beautiful water birth with my family surrounding me. I felt so loved and supported by my birth team.

-F. Conner

» Early Gender Test «

SneakPeek Clinical lets you learn your baby’s gender as soon as the next day. Visit our office, have blood drawn on site, and receive results via email as early as the next day, with no extra fuss!

How Does SneakPeek Work?

While every person has her own DNA in her bloodstream, a pregnant woman’s bloodstream also contains DNA from her unborn child. SneakPeek looks for male chromosomes in a small sample of mom’s blood. If male chromosomes are found, that means baby is a boy. If none are found, baby is a girl. SneakPeek is 99.1% accurate at 8 weeks into pregnancy.

What is the SneakPeek Process?

At SneakPeek Labs, a test process called non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is used to analyze cell-free fetal DNA. Starting with a small sample of blood from mom, plasma is separated from whole blood by centrifuge, and extracted cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) is analyzed for Y chromosomes, which are found only in males. The SneakPeek test is sensitive enough to find even a single Y chromosome, giving you confidence in your results.

Cost: $150

» Consult & Tour «

Please fill out the form below and a midwife will contact you shortly,
or you can call 817-349-7374 to set up your FREE consultation.

Any information shared is confidential.

» Client Resources «

Preparing for My First Visit with Kueo Birth Center Midwives

We are so honored you chose us to be a part of your pregnancy journey! As we anxiously await your first appointment at 10-12 weeks gestation, there are some things you should know.

Contacting Your Midwife

To contact us, please utilize our main number, 817-349-7374. You can also send texts to this number. If you have already created a chart within our system, please download the app and utilize the chat option. We answer all non-emergency questions during business hours.

For emergencies: You can call 817-349-7374, and the midwife on call will directly answer to help you.
For non-emergencies: Please keep correspondence during business hours, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Optimal Pregnancy Health

Start taking prenatal vitamins. We find raw-food-based prenatal vitamins are best. Contact us for recommendations.
Add vitamin C.
Add probiotic for urinary and vaginal health.
Eat 80-100 grams protein daily.
Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of fluid daily.
Exercise daily.
Avoid smoking (this includes second hand smoke) and alcohol.
Avoid chemicals (cleaning, lotions etc.). Try to find more natural sources.
Avoid over the counter medications until you talk to a health care provider.
If you are on any prescribed medications, discuss this with your doctor to make sure they are safe while pregnant.

Your first appointment will be about 1 hour long. We provide a lot of information during this appointment to better prepare you for pregnancy. Routine OB lab work will be done, so hydrate well before your appointment. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! See you soon!

Patricia Gross, LM, CPM

Links

Maternity Rights:

The Rights of Childbearing Women

» Contact «

Address: Kueo Birth Center • 337 Travis Road • Decatur, TX 76234
Hours: By appointment only. Monday–Thursday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Phone: 817-349-7374 • Fax: 817-984-4266 • E-mail: patty.!@kbirth.com

Having a baby is a memorable joyous moment in a woman’s life. Every mom has a birth story to share, and we want to make this moment a beautiful one for you and your family to share. Imagine your birth spaced filled with music, loved ones, dim lights, laughter, care providers you personally know and trust to help guide you thorough this process.

Let us know how we can help you with this special time!

Schedule a consultation and tour today!

Pregnancy • Birth • Postpartum

Midwifery Care

Kueo (adj.): Koo-AY-oh

Original Greek: κυέω

» About «

Pregnancy Care

Birth Center Delivery

Postpartum Care

» Our Story «

» Kueo Birth Center «

Updated Birth Center Photos Coming Soon

Birth Center Attractions:

City of Decatur:

Wise Health System:

Schedule a consultation and tour today!

» Midwives «

» Testimonials «

» Early Gender Test «

How Does SneakPeek Work?

What is the SneakPeek Process?

Cost: $150

» Consult & Tour «

Please fill out the form below and a midwife will contact you shortly, or you can call 817-349-7374 to set up your FREE consultation.

Any information shared is confidential.

» Client Resources «

Preparing for My First Visit with Kueo Birth Center Midwives

» Contact «

Kueo Birth Center

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Please fill out the form below and a midwife will contact you shortly,
or you can call 817-349-7374 to set up your FREE consultation.