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Labor and Delivery

This is where we describe how we help educate women on what to expect and what they can do to prepare for labor and delivery.

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ASK: What is an independent birth center?

What Is an Independent Birth Center "A true birth center is an independent facility independent of a hospital. Many places can call themselves birth centers,...
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ASK: How do I know if I am a good fit to give birth...

Can I have a Birth Center Birth? "As long as if you're using a freestanding birth center, you really want to make sure that you've...
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ASK: I want a birth center birth but my family doesn’t think I should....

Wanting a Birth Center Birth "A lot of times we hear folks who come to us wanting a birth center birth, but they get flack...
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ASK: What should I be looking for when choosing a birth center to deliver...

Choosing a Birth Center "When you're looking for a birth center to deliver your baby in, I would think some of the most important factors...
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ASK: What happens if complications arise during my labor that my midwife isn’t trained...

Midwives an Obstetrical Emergencies "What do you do if you have a midwife that's taking care of you during your labor and you have an...
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ASK: Should I be concerned about my baby’s gut flora being affected by having...

Speaker 1: (00:05) As a baby is born. It comes through the vagina and it picks up the bacteria that the mother has in that...
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ASK: Could my baby drown in the water during a water birth?

Speaker 1: (00:05) Babies grow in fluid. It's called amniotic fluid and the baby actually makes that fluid in its own body. And just imagine...
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ASK: How long should my baby stay under water during a water birth?

Speaker 1: (00:05) As soon as your baby comes out into the water, someone will assist you or your partner to lift the baby up....