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Maternity Providers

Understanding the different models of care for giving birth is essential to understanding your rights to your best birth experience.

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ASK: How do I choose a hospital where I am least likely to get...

Cesarean Section Rate So, women are concerned about the cesarean section rate in the United States. We all have that concern. It's unclear exactly what...
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ASK: I’m pregnant, how do I obtain Medicaid?

Medicaid In Pregnancy "So we'd get asked a lot from people who don't really know, how do you obtain Medicaid? If you can get a...
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ASK: If I want a midwife as my provider but I’m told I’m high...

Midwifery Model for High-Risk Pregnancy "If the question is I want to have a midwifery model of care for my pregnancy and hopefully for my...
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ASK: Is having a midwife at my home birth the same as having a...

Midwives in and out of the Hospital "The ways that it's the same as having a midwife in the hospital and a midwife in an...
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ASK: What questions should I be asking when choosing an obstetrician?

What questions should I be asking when choosing an obstetrician “When you're looking for an obstetrician for care, you want to talk to them about...
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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: 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: 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: 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: What is the difference between a midwife and a doula?

Differences Between a Midwife and a Doula "A lot of people have a misconception that a doula and a midwife are the same things and...