Origins Birth Services

An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when we receive the call with an invitation to witness the miracle of new life.

Origins Birth Services

An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when we receive the call with an invitation to witness the miracle of new life.

Welcome to Origins Birth and Wellness Dallas! We are committed to offering exceptional midwifery care to expecting mothers and their growing families. Our comprehensive care includes but is not limited to: monitoring of maternal and fetal health during the prenatal, labor/birth, and postpartum periods, lab work, nutritional counseling, education, childbirth preparation, lactation counseling and newborn care. In our efforts to provide a holistic model of midwifery care; we tend to both the physiological and emotional aspects of pregnancy for the family. Our Dallas midwives are currently caring for clients in the D/FW area at our Dallas location. We would love to answer any questions you may have about our services or your current pregnancy.

Enjoy getting to know us and taking a look around our website!

Welcome to Origins Birth and Wellness Dallas! We are committed to offering exceptional midwifery care to expecting mothers and their growing families. Our comprehensive care includes but is not limited to: monitoring of maternal and fetal health during the prenatal, labor/birth, and postpartum periods, lab work, nutritional counseling, education, childbirth preparation, lactation counseling and newborn care. In our efforts to provide a holistic model of midwifery care; we tend to both the physiological and emotional aspects of pregnancy for the family. Our Dallas midwives are currently caring for clients in the D/FW area at our Dallas location. We would love to answer any questions you may have about our services or your current pregnancy.

Enjoy getting to know us and taking a look around our website!

Founders of Origins

Founders Gina Thomson, CPM, LM and Kaitlyn Wages, CPM, LM started Origins with a dream to provide a safe place for families to grow in a loving and supportive environment. In 2013 we joined forces after having served the D/FW birth community for many years. Our dream became reality when we purchased the first Origins location in Fort Worth in 2014. As Origins grew we were able to expand and move to a much larger location that is now Origins Birth and Wellness Collective - Fort Worth in 2015. In 2018 we opened our second location in Dallas, allowing us to serve more families and provide them with the Origins experience.

Over the years, it has been a blessing to be able to serve so many families - and we have achieved our mission to birth not only babies, but strong women, fathers, siblings, and grandparents. Being able to give women their bodily autonomy back, empower partners to take an active role with the pregnancy and birth of their children, and provide family centered care has impacted our lives, right along with yours! Our vision for Origins serving our D/FW community came to fruition and then proceeded to exceed all of our expectations. We look forward to what the future holds for Origins as the Lord continues to bless our mission!

Founders of Origins

Founders Gina Thomson, CPM, LM and Kaitlyn Wages, CPM, LM started Origins with a dream to provide a safe place for families to grow in a loving and supportive environment. In 2013 we joined forces after having served the D/FW birth community for many years. Our dream became reality when we purchased the first Origins location in Fort Worth in 2014. As Origins grew we were able to expand and move to a much larger location that is now Origins Birth and Wellness Collective - Fort Worth in 2015. In 2018 we opened our second location in Dallas, allowing us to serve more families and provide them with the Origins experience.

Over the years, it has been a blessing to be able to serve so many families - and we have achieved our mission to birth not only babies, but strong women, fathers, siblings, and grandparents. Being able to give women their bodily autonomy back, empower partners to take an active role with the pregnancy and birth of their children, and provide family centered care has impacted our lives, right along with yours! Our vision for Origins serving our D/FW community came to fruition and then proceeded to exceed all of our expectations. We look forward to what the future holds for Origins as the Lord continues to bless our mission!

Meet The Staff

Jennifer CPM, LM

My path to midwifery is a bit unique. Babies have always been a part of my life. Growing up my family provided emergency infant foster care. I can’t remember a time I wasn’t comforting tiny babies. I’m sure my own mother, a postpartum nurse, sparked that passion in me. After high school I went to college for accounting and business management. I had my second daughter in the spring of 2001 and struggled with breastfeeding while she was in the NICU. By fall of that same year I was on my way to becoming a lactation consultant. It was there while attending UCSD Extension I learned about doulas. With my daughter in tow I attended my first of many doula workshops. I supported my first birth at the beginning of 2002. I was an inpatient IBCLC for Scripps Mercy in San Diego for several years before going into private practice. While I floated to multiple floors supporting lactation patients I spent most of my time in the NICU. In 2005 I completed a midwifery internship in Tijuana. While a life changing experience, it just was not the right time in my life to pursue full time midwifery with young children at home.

In 2015 I opened one of now two operating doula agencies in Southern California along with a non-profit providing doula scholarships and lactation support. I trained birth & postpartum doulas for many years while being on several non-profit boards that supported pregnancy and birth. I was also on the advocacy board at our local naval hospital and on call for supporting stillbirths.

I worked night and day promoting evidence based practices and shared decision making but I didn’t feel like I was making enough of a difference. The care I was seeing didn’t feel right. I understood why providers were rushed but at the same time there was no personalized care and birth trauma was on the rise. I knew then it was time to go back to my dreams of midwifery. I was accepted into a traditional midwifery school in 2018 and moved my family from Joshua Tree, CA to Dallas, TX June of 2019 to finish my clinical skills. I was blessed to have an incredible apprenticeship and mentors not to mention the best clients! I fell in love with Origins from day one. It has been a dream come true to work alongside such talented midwives while having access to consulting obstetricians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and a NICU team.

My own births were all different and special in their own ways. I had a healthy mix of OB and midwifery care. Midwifery care to me has always been about a trusting relationship. My clients trust my recommendations and I trust their decisions. I love learning about their families and parenting styles, it’s so much more than just birth.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my own family. I have 5 beautiful daughters and a grandson (born at Origins!). Sundays are my favorite attending The Avenue of Waxahachie, a delicious brunch and finding new goodies at the Dallas Farmers Market. I love traveling anywhere with a tropical beach and enjoy taking cruises!

Elizabeth CPM, LM

After struggling with some fertility issues I was finally pregnant with my first daughter. My first daughter was born in the hospital with the full set of hospital interventions ending in a cesarean. I left that birth feeling let down and defeated by the system. I knew that I wanted to support women in some way, I just wasn’t sure what that path was. Not too long after my first daughter’s birth I was surprised to find that I was pregnant with my second daughter. I knew I did not want to be a part of the same system this time.

I found a local midwife who was willing to attend my pregnancy and birth. With my midwife I was able to process what happened to me with my first daughter and she worked to empower me. With her support, I was able to have a successful VBAC at home. It was this experience that solidified my path in midwifery. In 2015 I started my midwifery internship and in 2020 I completed my academic training with the Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program and became licensed.

I am married to my biggest supporter and together we have 4 beautiful daughters!

It has been an honor to help new families grow and empower pregnant women to have the births they desire.

Ashlyn APRN, CNM

My mom loves to tell the story about how my first word was "baby!" and that she knew all along that “catching” babies was the calling on my life! I have been in love with birth and the miraculous process of pregnancy for as long as I can remember. I was inspired to become a midwife after shadowing a Nurse Midwife in my hometown of McKinney, TX in high school. That interaction with her would shape my career path and life forever. I went on to complete my Bachelor of Nursing degree at Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center. After graduating I began to work with local birthing centers in the DFW area. I also served as a doula and supported women in the home, birth center, and hospital settings for years. I went back to complete my Master of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to become a Certified Nurse Midwife.

In the midst of pursuing birth work as a career, I have also given birth to two daughters, both water births in birthing centers. My husband and I love to go on long walks with our girls, play at local parks and try new things in and around Dallas. I'm so excited to be a part of the Origins Team, and can’t wait to meet you and care for you during pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond!

Chrissy APRN, WHNP-BC

My passion for healing began in 2009 when I started my medical career in Aeromedical Evacuation Rescue with the United States Air Force. That passion grew further during my experiences in critical care and trauma within diverse clinical environments. Through change and growth, life brought me to Texas where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through the University of Texas. The intensity of my previous experiences led me to the ICU in Dallas County’s largest hospital. Through my journey working as a Registered Nurse in the ICU, I knew God was calling me for something more. I discovered an incredible path in women’s healthcare and learned everything I could in Women’s Emergency Services. Influencing and caring for women holistically on a deeper level provided both my patients and me an experience that could never be matched. I felt I had more to learn and my desire to provide a more extensive level of care, led me to complete my Master of Science in Nursing -Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner degree, at the University of Cincinnati. My passion for empowering women continues to gain strength and understanding. I strive to give the choice to women in their own healthcare needs through holistic and comprehensive collaboration. I was blessed enough to deliver our second daughter in 2017 through Origins with three amazing midwives, after a very traumatizing first birth experience 12 years prior. The genuine love and personalized care I received changed my life forever. I knew my calling was to give that feeling back to other women. God created the experience I had prayed for, in all it’s turns and surprises, leading me full circle back to my Origins family, now getting to serve women beside the women I already loved so much.

With the support of my husband and two precious daughters, I’m able to live my dream of pursuing everything that women’s healthcare has to offer. There are no limits to what we can achieve in our industry, continuing to better health care practices and autonomy for each individual woman. “Every part of you is so beautiful, my darling. Perfect is your beauty, without flaw within” ~Song of Songs 4:7

Our Services

At Origins, we believe we are all fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We believe we have a duty to honor and respect everyone.
We are LGBTQIA+ friendly and do not discriminate based on disability, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or your white or red wine preference.

PRECONCEPTION

Preconception visits are available for women planning on or trying to conceive. At this visit, we will discuss lifestyle choices, nutrition, vitamin supplementation, exercise, and optimizing your chances of conception. We can perform some of the pre-pregnancy lab work, such as a pap smear, your Vitamin D and thyroid levels (if desired), and help you prepare for pregnancy issues such as morning sickness.

PRENATAL

At Origins we believe in supporting women physically, emotionally and spiritually throughout their pregnancy. Your prenatal care is an opportunity for us to build a trusting relationship with each other, for us to educate you on the physiological process of pregnancy and birth, and for you educate us on your body, your baby, and your birth desires. All of these things work in harmony to create positive birth experiences. We laugh, we cry, and we grow together.

1st appointment – 28 weeks are monthly appointments
28 weeks – 36 weeks are bi-monthly appointments
36 weeks to birth of your baby are weekly appointments
Medical/Pregnancy History
Risk Assessment
Nutritional, Herbal, and Homeopathic Counseling
All lab work required by the state of Texas and any additional that are indicated
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Assessment of Fetal Heart Tones and Position of Baby
24-Hour Access to Your Midwives
Pregnancy/Childbirth Education
Diagnostic Sonogram Referrals
Breastfeeding Preparation
Consulting Physician Referrals as Indicated
Extensive Professional Referrals and Resources for All of Your Pregnancy Needs

LABOR/BIRTH

At Origins, we believe that birth is sacred. We will enter your birthing environment calmly and quietly, joining you as you labor. Using our vast knowledge of positional and relaxation techniques, we will support you during one of the most intimate experiences of your life. Respectful and personalized care that reflects your beliefs and birth choices.

Family involvement throughout the labor and birth process is welcome and encouraged

Labor support and comfort techniques including positional guidance, massage, hydrotherapy, and use of essential oils

Full clinical assessment of maternal and fetal health throughout the labor and birthing process

Techniques for avoiding perineal lacerations by gently guiding you through your pushing stage and the use of warm compresses and water birth

Perineal evaluation and if necessary, use of numbing agents and advanced suturing skills or other repair techniques

Immediate and continuous skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby to promote bonding and encourage the initiation of breastfeeding

Delayed cord clamping to assist with transition of baby as he/she begins to breathe on their own, as well as allowing the completion of blood volume to the newborn

Therapeutic herbal bath for mother and newborn to aid in bonding and healing

Comprehensive newborn examination

Breastfeeding support

All birth attendants are current with CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications and have immediate access to resuscitation equipment including oxygen

IV fluids and IV antibiotics available if indicated

Access to anti-hemorrhage medications

Erythromycin and Vitamin K injection available for the newborn, if indicated or requested

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

POSTPARTUM

There is nothing quite like holding your long-awaited newborn baby, studying their features, and falling in love with them as they are falling in love with you. Navigating this precious, yet often challenging season of your life can feel overwhelming at times. We are here to support, encourage, and guide you through this sacred time, not just as your midwives, but from our mother’s hearts to yours. By the time our journey comes to a close, we are woven together through the intimacy of birth, and the bond of motherhood.

Follow-up care appointments: postpartum visit within the first 72 hours, and again at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks postpartum
Breastfeeding counseling and support
Newborn physical exams and weight checks
Metabolic newborn screening tests done at initial postpartum visit and again at the 2 week visit
Continued assessments of the physiological and emotional well-being of the new mother
Pap smears available at final postpartum visit, if needed
Family dynamics/Sibling advice
Family planning counseling
Documentation of birth certificate and social security filed with the state

EXTENDED POSTPARTUM CARE

At Origins we believe that women need support and care beyond the customary six weeks postpartum. We offer extended postpartum care with our Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners to ensure your body is adjusting well after having a baby. We recommend being seen at six months postpartum and begin your annual Well Woman visits with us at one year postpartum, but we are available at any point should you need support. These visits can be billed to insurance if you have an in-network provider (United Healthcare or Cigna). The out of pocket cost for our extended postpartum care is $325 per visit which includes your exam and routine blood work.

Hormonal check
Discuss and evaluate pelvic floor health
Intimacy/Libido
Mental Health
Nutrition
Overall Wellness

WELL WOMAN CARE

Well Woman visits are available for all women starting from young women all the way through a woman’s life cycle. We have an amazing Advanced Nurse Practitioner who has a specialty in women’s health. At this visit we will do a physical exam including a breast exam, discuss lifestyle choices, nutrition, vitamin supplementation, exercise, mental & emotional wellness, and reproductive systems including family planning options. We can perform a pap smear, run hormone/thyroid panel, check Vitamin D levels, remove/place IUD’s, etc.. We are able to bill most insurances and often Well Women visits are covered at 100% with most insurance providers depending on your individual plan. Our out-of-pocket rate is $185 for your visit plus lab costs.

IV INFUSION BAR

Origins offers IV therapies and Vitamin B12 injections to help improve overall health and wellness. Whether you need hydration, vitamin infusions, help with morning sickness, or just need a pick-me-up we’ve got you covered! Call our office for pricing and to schedule your therapy treatment today.

Electrolytes & Hydration
Immunity Boost
Extreme Wellness (Myers Cocktail)
Beauty Blend
Alleviate/Energy/Cognition
B12 Shot
Fat Blaster

Our Services

At Origins, we believe we are all fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We believe we have a duty to honor and respect everyone.
We are LGBTQIA+ friendly and do not discriminate based on disability, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or your white or red wine preference.

PRECONCEPTION

Preconception visits are available for women planning on or trying to conceive. At this visit, we will discuss lifestyle choices, nutrition, vitamin supplementation, exercise, and optimizing your chances of conception. We can perform some of the pre-pregnancy lab work, such as a pap smear, your Vitamin D and thyroid levels (if desired), and help you prepare for pregnancy issues such as morning sickness.

PRENATAL

At Origins we believe in supporting women physically, emotionally and spiritually throughout their pregnancy. Your prenatal care is an opportunity for us to build a trusting relationship with each other, for us to educate you on the physiological process of pregnancy and birth, and for you educate us on your body, your baby, and your birth desires. All of these things work in harmony to create positive birth experiences. We laugh, we cry, and we grow together.

1st appointment – 28: weeks are monthly appointments

28 weeks – 36: weeks are bi-monthly appointments

36 weeks to birth of your baby: weekly appointments

Medical/Pregnancy History

Risk Assessment

Nutritional, Herbal, and Homeopathic Counseling

All lab work required by the state of Texas and any additional that are indicated

Urinalysis at Each Prenatal Visit

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Assessment of Fetal Heart Tones and Position of Baby

24-Hour Access to Your Midwives

Pregnancy/Childbirth Education

Diagnostic Sonogram Referrals

Breastfeeding Preparation

Consulting Physician Referrals as Indicated

Extensive Professional Referrals and Resources for All of Your Pregnancy Needs