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Natural birth mamas- I LOVED the birthing center!

emmyloustuemmyloustu
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We had our tour at a local birthing center last night and it was packed - 12 couples were touring which was exciting to me. I absolutely loved it! It was exactly what I was hoping it would be and their philosophy is completely in line with ours. I have an appt with my regular OB on Monday and plan to switch to the birthing center right after that. Here are a few of the things that made the biggest impression on us:

  • They have 3 birthing suites, all with a water birth option.
  • Their c-section rate is less than 8% compared to 45% at the local hospital.
  • They perform an episiotomy once a year or less compared to 79% of all births at the local hospital. The one midwife hasn't performed one in almost 4 years!
  • They have birthing chairs, stools, balls etc...
  • IVs are not standard, but available in the event of dehydration.
  • Monitoring done only with a doppler not a EFM.
  • They let the cord pulse for 5min before cutting.
  • They do not separate mom from baby until mom is ready - typically around the 2hr mark.
  • You are able to eat and drink during labor and the kitchen is available for family to cook what they feel like.
  • You can go home 4hrs after birth or stay as long as you need to.
  • They are 100% equipped for an emergency and are right next to a fire station that can transport you to hospital in aprox 8min. About 10% of women who begin labor at the birthing center end up at the hospital for a combination of non-emergency (stalled labor for more than 4-5hrs is one ex) and emergency reasons.
You can also deliver with their group at the local hospital if that is more your comfort level and they will stay with you the entire time and work within hospital guidelines to implement your birth plan. Of course, if you are not a candidate for a birthing center birth (pre-e, GD, or high risk in anyway) you will deliver at the hospital.

Anyway, Dh and I felt 100% comfortable and at ease. I am so glad I decided to explore this option. Thanks for reading!
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Re: Natural birth mamas- I LOVED the birthing center!

  • SeaSoulSeaSoul member
    That place sounds awesome! Yay! And I am pleased to see that just about all the things they offer were the same for me with my hospital birthing experience - I guess that's a benefit of working with midwives in a natural-birth friendly hospital!  Sounds like you have a great journey ahead of you. 
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  • GypsyEsqGypsyEsq member
    That sounds amazing and those stats are just wonderful!  Lucky you!  Seriously that sounds like a great place to give birth.
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  • epphdepphd member
    Wow, that sounds great!  I'm jealous - the nearest birth center to us is around 20 miles away.  Just not close enough. Glad you found the right place! 
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  • Temp848906437505510Temp848906437505510
    Sounds like exactly what you're looking for!!!
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  • r.alexandrar.alexandra
    Wow, that sounds great.  One of those is opening near us very soon.  Maybe I should check it out.  Good luck!!
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  • KayJayDeeKayJayDee
    Sounds great! ?Actually, sounds a lot like the birthing center we're going to! ?Glad you looked into the option and that it will work out for you! ?:)
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