What is the Difference Between Hospital and Out-of-Hospital Birth?
The experience at a birth center is vastly different than that of a hospital. Women are encouraged to move around freely during labor, eat & drink during labor, wear their own clothing, bring friends and family if they choose, and record their birth if they wish. Most birth centers promote and prepare women for natural birthing. Babies are never separated from the the parents, and the duration of the postpartum stay is generally shorter than that of a 24 hour hospital stay.Women and their families have the ability to design their own birth experience. The standard procedures and protocols will usually never get in the way of what someone wants. Because of this the rate of satisfaction is usually much higher at a birth center. Are Birth Centers Safe? This is probably the most largely asked question. Studies show that having your baby out-of-hospital will not increase the risk to your and your baby. Midwives are trained professionals that are capable of recognizing and handling complicat
