 Newsflash: You don't have to give birth at a hospital just because "that's what everybody does." I highly encourage you to explore all of the available options and let go of other people's fears and expectations. Ask yourself what you want and which place will get you there.
𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 If you and baby are healthy and you wish to go unmedicated and avoid unnecessary interventions, this is the place for you! Labor flows as it's meant to under the care of a midwife who will not push routine procedures or a deadline. Here you will find the most comfort (and patience) and can give birth in a tub or in any room or position you prefer. You will likely also have the same personal care team you had during prenatal appointments. Don't be so quick to dismiss this option if you catch yourself saying, "I really want a home birth, but what if something goes wrong?" This question requires a deeper dive with a professional. Think a home birth isn't for you? Think again! 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 If you are anticipating an issue that requires medical intervention/specialized care or you know you want an epidural, the hospital is for you. Here, you can count on the most advanced technology and doctors skilled in labor management. If you're hoping to go unmedicated at a hospital or decline routine interventions, you will need to do some extra work to get your wishes. If the hospital has a tub, you might not be allowed to give birth in it. You will likely labor with many nurses and providers (OB or midwife) you don't know. 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 The best of both worlds! This location is NOT at a hospital. It has the creature comforts of home with just a few more pieces of equipment than a home birth. You will labor as if you were home but won't have to deal with the logistics of planning a home birth. Here, you'll give birth with a midwife and the nurses on shift. 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 While it's called a birth center, it'll likely still follow hospital policies and give you access to pain meds and an OR. However, the rooms are often more comfortable and you'll probably be cared for by midwives. Comments are closed.
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