When I found out I was pregnant, I assumed I would see an obgyn and go to the hospital, like every other woman in the developed world. I checked in with a few friends who all had recommendations, including one friend who had her baby at a birthing center. Birthing what? I went to the orientation, and scared the place would feel too placenta milkshake for me, I ended up loving their philosophy about birth and wellness during pregnancy.
Top reasons you might consider a birthing center
- Pregnancy is viewed and treated as a natural part of life, not a medical condition.
- Your visits with midwives are a time to talk about the various components of pregnancy and becoming a parent: you and the baby's physical health, emotional well being, nutrition, exercise, and anything else that's on your mind.
- 45% of births in the US are by c-sections (the World Health Organization recommends a number below 10%). Birthing centers focus on natural, healthy births.
- You're encouraged to learn and ask as many questions as you can. You're more of a partner in the process which is empowering.
- Especially for people who don't have maternity insurance, the price of using a birthing center is much lower than a hospital.
- Partners are included and encouraged to come to as many appointments and classes as possible.
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