U.S. Birth Centers in Danger of Closing

re: U.S. Birth Centers in Danger of Closing

Kat — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:29:50 GMT

Sorry, meant to say, "after laboring for two days and pushing for four hours. Baby was not in distress so they let me go and I avoided major surgery." Makes more sense:o)

re: U.S. Birth Centers in Danger of Closing

Kat — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:21:36 GMT

I had my nine pound boy naturally in a birth center after laboring for two days and pushing . I had the best birth experience of anyone I know. My birth center has now closed down and it is so disheartening to consider giving birth in a hospital setting. I know that a birth center is not for everyone but for a person like me it was very empowering to be able to make a choice about my birth environment.

re: U.S. Birth Centers in Danger of Closing

Ashley — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:29:21 GMT

I gave birth 16 days ago naturally in a birth center in Connecticut. It was the only place I could ever have imagined having my son. The experience of going through my whole pregnancy with the midwives of the center as my guides was something I wish more women would seek out. Every pregnant woman I encounter I try to steer towards this birth center.

re: U.S. Birth Centers in Danger of Closing

Samantha — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:27:36 GMT

bad news indeed. I had my baby nearly two years ago at the just opened birth center here in town. They recently lost their obstetrician (died suddenly) and now with this I fear they'll close. Such a shame, a great way to have a baby if you are low risk and don't like hospitals but have REALLY anxious future grandparents.