Hospital vs Birth Center: Midwife Rant

[@Mystixspiral]

Hospitals are weird in general makes me feel uncomfortable

[@mhr31301]

PSA to all mommas birthing in the hospital or anyone who has hospital bills for any reason: ask for an itemized receipt! a LOT of times it’ll drop down to 20% of the original price and you’ll find they were charging you for many unnecessary things!!! it’s absolutely ridiculous that we have to do that in the first place!

[@sistershayforchristjesus4401]

I’ve had 3 babies and I wish I could have had them at a birth center. I had them in a hospital and had no freedom to listen to my body. I want to become a Nurse Midwife to give women the chance that I didn’t receive.

[@CajunStork]

💕 CNMs are amazing. Go for it!

[@sistershayforchristjesus4401]

Cajun Stork - Midwife Kira at Natural Birthhouse yes there are, I will go all the way

[@misssara9913]

i’m traumatized from birth in the hospital, it’s sad that it’s not talked about enough the bad treatment of birthing women in the hospital. It’s really hard to get a midwife where i lived i prayed and prayed and trusted in God after getting declined they called me that they had an opening. thank God i’m so excited for this birth

[@Heathen_daisy]

I’m going to a birth center! I didn’t know much about them until I had a dream that a little girl told me to go to a birth center because it’s more natural. I woke up and researched. Sure enough, they are exactly what I want! Due in a few short months! Thank you!

[@KIP_KnowledgeIsPower]

Wow beautiful, that’s amazing!!! 😃😃 Everything happens for a reason so you were meant to have that dream!! Wow, that story is so sweet!! You should write down everything you remember about the girl in your dream to reflect on later cause wouldn’t it be crazy if that girl actually turned out to be your daughter or a future daughter 😃🥰

[@coolkidrich777]

One of your kids came in a dream and told you about it.

[@michelezink9073]

And how did your labor go??

[@poonpunisher1]

this comment was 9 months ago so how was it?!!?!

[@AnnA-jd4xm]

Did you have a little girl?

[@bres9977]

I hated my birthing experience the first time around. The nurse was mean to me and wouldn’t let me listen to my body. I want a midwife.

[@SillyConversations]

Yay! Love the birth center experience so far-- I am 18 weeks along with this little one. My first one was a hospital birth and it was INTENSE. I can't talk badly about the hospital because my nurses helped so much! BUT! I was really wanted to do a birth center, and I am SO glad we chose it. We love my midwife and birth center ladies. The only thing is my insurance literally will not help with ANY part of my birth center experience. Don't get me wrong, the price for hospital birth was STILL ridiculous out of pocket cost too. But even with that, I am still so satisfied with my decision to go to a birth center. I also want to add the prenatal appointments are more than just a quick "hows it going? Good. There's the heart beat. Kay bye." We get a full education at every appointment. My midwife gives me such great advice and nutrition expertise that helps my symptoms. It's just been great! Oh! One more thing! My birth center has AMAZING classes, not just Lamaze or birthing classes, but nutrition classes, father classes, sibling classes, workout classes, yoga classes, just an amazing community experience. Okay! I'm done now, but hopefully if you were on the fence, maybe this helped! :)

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

I’ve had two hospital births, two home births, one center birth and currently 35 weeks. I agree with what she said in this video. My hospital staff was nice enough but it was very assembly line/institutional feeling. My home births were fantastic so was my center birth! I prefer the center because it’s a place where I can have mental peace, I’m not worrying if I got everything done, I’m not thinking about dishes or laundry, I’m there to have my baby and that’s it. Baby #6 will be arriving in a few weeks and I’m looking forward to delivering in the birth center.

[@AnnA-jd4xm]

did you do anything to help cope with pain?

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

@@AnnA-jd4xm meditation was my primary coping mechanism. I also labored in the tub for a while. For 1-2 I had epidurals for the pain and I was scared of that going into my home birth. 3-5 were definitely not painless although nothing I couldn’t work through because of the mental prep. With baby 6 I started meditating as soon as I found out I was pregnant and ended up having what I would consider a painless labor. Look up ‘mindful hypnobirthing’. It’s about being present in your own body and embracing the sensations instead of being overwhelmed by them.

[@MGS.037]

Wow congratulations and wish you good health and God’s blessings!

[@jordanmcduff1350]

My wife is due in June. Someone said the con of a birth center was going home so early. How did you feel about going home early? We live in an apartment so a north center seems like the best option.

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

@@jordanmcduff1350 I like going home soon after birth. I couldn’t wait to leave the hospital, I could never rest because of all the people coming and going, poking and prodding. I like being in my own bed. With my center births, we left 3-4 hours after birth. That’s when babies generally take their first long deep sleep. I was able to go home and sleep too. A three hour nap after birth makes the recovery so much easier.

[@thatnicalife789]

I love our local birth center! I've had my last two there and am going back for #4. I really appreciate their coaching through delivery. Very helpful. I would never go back to a hospital unless there were medical complications.

[@katekilgannon404]

Hospitals are so far from ideal. It's disturbing to hear these kinds of stories in this day and age, like the one about the nurse asking for a different pediatrician. So wrong! Thanks for being a voice for women to get the care they deserve.

[@Stella77_7]

So happy to see good quality midwives speaking the truth about a hospital birth.

[@nicoleg7724]

I hated the hospital birth of my daughter. The doctor wouldn’t listen and they forced me to an epidural and it made it so much worse

[@bres9977]

They force you to lay on your back, even though the contractions are less intense when you are not on your back, which is better for you. It’s sucks they won’t allow women to listen to their bodies since women are doing all of the laboring, which is EXHAUSTING.

[@nicoleg7724]

BreS my birth was traumatic the epidural was forced in case I needed a csection it didn’t work

[@MamaBearBrock]

I was coerced into a c-section and my insurance was billed for nearly $37,000! Definitely having my next at home!!!

[@hannahb7038]

Not trying to dismiss you, nor am I trying to be argumentative, but what do you mean by coerced? C-sections can be a necessity sometimes. Also, since you've already had one, it'll make it less likely for a vaginal birth.

[@MamaBearBrock]

@@hannahb7038 I mean they used fear to persuade me, not facts. They also lied about whether I had pre-eclampsia: my chart says I did not. They just did what they wanted to do. I now have a permanently higher risk for every pregnancy because of their impatience. And no, VBACs are still completely possible.

[@hannahb7038]

@@MamaBearBrock I know VBACS are possible. I was just pointing out that you'd be at a higher risk for needing another c-section. Don't get me wrong, there are worries I have about hospitals, but I'd be more afraid at home personally.

[@MamaBearBrock]

@@hannahb7038 I'm aware of the risks and the benefits. I do not trust doctors to be truthful with me at this point.

[@dianaaugustine5438]

Your’s was only $37,000. My insurance was billed $62,000 for mine. The hospital I was at charged $35,000 for a normal vaginal delivery.

[@lifewithaaliyahaspen1587]

I’m going with a birth center this time and SO excited. I’m most excited about: eating in labor freely, freely moving around, laboring and birthing in the position or area I WANT! , going home after only a few hours if we are all okay, extremely sweet midwives who know much more about natural birth rather than intervention birth. My two previous births were not great at the hospital.

[@Nikky10000]

How did it go?

[@lifewithaaliyahaspen1587]

@@Nikky10000 it was good! About to have another birth center birth soon :)

[@Liale2011]

Nothing tops a home birth though. I had my baby at home during quarentine out of fear of going to the hospital from the growing pandemic. It was a beautiful experience. I am pregnant again and I want to do a home birth but my husband is more comfortable With a hospital birth. We agreed on trying a birth center. Let’s see how it is! Cheers to baby #4!

[@fa9183]

A home birth is for low risk women

[@Liale2011]

@@fa9183 i am high risk. Over 35 and had pre term infant in the past. But COVID19 back in 2020 scared me more. All of my patients I sent to the hospital died of COVID. I contracted COVID March 2020 with lots of shortness of breath. I didn’t want to go to the hospital to die. This is why I had a last min home birth-out of fear…

[@Embracemydestiny]

Do you have tips for that

[@Nikky10000]

So how did it go?

[@triniwondawoman]

I'm in my 2week wait (fingers crossed) with baby #2 hopefully. my first was in a hospital. I did feel like it wasn't as intimate as I would've liked & I absolutely hated pushing laying on my back. this time around I really want a midwife & ur video convinced me I am making the right choice. thank u very much for this informative video!

[@lovelyeliana5669]

Im not ever going to the hospital, I never knew I could go elsewhere , I was never told

[@nungacynderilla5095]

I have always wanted to have my baby in a birthday center, and this video even made me conclude thar birthing center is what I want..

[@caleighhraee]

I’m very grateful for this video. I’m getting married next September and starting a family very shortly after that, and the thought of being in a hospital for birth with a bunch of strangers frightens me. I already have bad anxiety and panic attacks, I don’t need that to happen while bringing our child into the world. I’m doing research on the birth centers near me, but so far none of them seem very good. And I know you’ll have to be in very good health during your pregnancy to deliver at the center. Hopefully my low blood pressure won’t be a reason to defer me to a hospital. Thanks for the information!

[@freddyscotts4293]

Hope you doing well and staying safe.......

[@MGS.037]

Exactly

[@MGS.037]

Hey, from uk, my son is 9 and had a bad experience with him cos they made me wait in the waiting room while in labour and i was shouting from pain, but at the end i had to have c-section. Now i would like to try birth centre!

[@kristenambriel3293]

This is my first pregnancy & I’ve been doing a lot of research, I would prefer to have my baby at a birth center but there isn’t any in my area. I’m very sad

[@gonemad2024]

you should look into the closest nearby ones ! most of the time midwives and birth centers are really great with working w out-of-the-area clients.

[@savyk8344]

I found a midwife for a home birth

[@freddyscotts4293]

Hope you doing well and staying safe.......

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

I couldn’t find a close birth center so I chose a home birth with a midwife. I’m curious what you ended up choosing.

[@ang_131]

I’m in Ontario, Canada and while I had a hospital birth, I still had a midwife, so there were no nurses and no doctors, even though it was a hospital environment. I had to stay overnight so babe could be monitored because I was GBS+ and there was no time for an IV during labour. I’d have much preferred to go home after getting cleaned up. Overall, it still wasn’t my ideal birth so I will probably choose a birth centre for my next one, but only because now I know what I’m doing and I’m not worried about wanting an epidural (not available at birth centres in my area). So definitely look into what’s available in your area and talk to your midwife. I HIGHLY recommend a midwife over an OBGYN if you are having a low risk pregnancy.

[@espem88]

My triage nurse broke my water with her fingers. My daughter had shoulder dystocia. I was made to lie on my left side throughout my entire labor and was not allowed to move. I was given meds that I specifically asked to not be given simply to speed things up. After the birth, my husband stepped out for a minute and the nurse refused to wait for him and bathed our child and rubbed her aggressively with a towel after we asked for tummy time before the bath. He was very angry about that part. We were kept 3 days after delivery because our daughter was "just UNDER the level for high bilirubin". I'm using a midwife next pregnancy.

[@CajunStork]

oh goodness, so so so so sorry!!

[@cjdp238]

With my first, I had a midwife but gave birth in the hospital. She wasn’t there until crowning and I wasn’t even given like an on call midwife. I was so disappointed because I had no one there to advocate for me for my bath labor and no medication. So of course I ended up getting medicated because they would not leave me alone or support me in other ways. Definitely going with a birth center this time.

[@TimberBlitzen]

I'm 37 and pregnant with my first child. My OBGYN experience has been horrible the first 4 months. My husband and I recently went and visited a midwife and everything felt so right. I finally feel some joy and excitement. Yes I have some fears of the "what if in case of an emergency" but I'm really trying to rid this thoughts and trust in my body, and in the experience and knowledge of the midwife. I never liked the thought and feeling of a hospital setting but never knew I had an option for a midwife. And yes the cost with the midwife, who gives you way more 1 on 1 is significantly lower than a hospital setting.

[@hennni23]

How did everything go?!

[@hennni23]

@timber

[@TimberBlitzen]

@@hennni23 well... long story!! I was due June 4th. My water broke May 20th before I even had contractions. I went 24 hours with no labor. So we induced with my midwife. Contractions started. But labor kept stalling and failing to progress. At 48 hours of my water breaking we decided to go to the hospital to get induced medically to try and minimize the risk of infection due to length of time my water was broke. Labor started happening rapidly and painfully. This went on another 12 hours. I finally took pain meds.... my baby was so low in the birth canal they could feel her head. I was so exhausted in delirious from the pain and lack of sleep. They offered to bring the vacuum out to help get her out. We did that and her vitals started to drop. I literally had nothing left in me and so the rushed me off for emergency c section. She was born May 23rd. So the experience was traumatic. She was sunny side up with the cord wrapped around her twice. Which was what was keeping her from coming out... my midwife though. She was incredible. She stayed by our side the entire time and advocated for us at the hospital and visited us at home after we were released. My experience was unpredictable so no one is to "blame" for anything. And I'm sitting here nursing my healthy, beautiful, 2 month old as I'm replying to you. It's taken several weeks but yes most of the "bad" experience has faded and all I have is love for my little one.

[@Lilly-bg4ik]

Love this video! Didn't know birth centers were separate, good to know!

[@KDawnn]

I was told my hospital had a birthing center…I fell for it. Negative. It was Nothing of the sort. Wouldn’t let me labor in the tub. Wouldn’t let me guide my own birth. It was horrible. I’m trying to figure out if I want a birthing center birth or not. We shall see! Pregnant with my second. I have my first appointment on Wednesday, I am going on with many questions and if I have to compromise on anything I’ll likely move to a birthing center

[@Nikky10000]

What did u end up doing?

[@melodiesproul4109]

You could not pay me enough to give birth in an American hospital.

[@savyk8344]

🤷🏻‍♀️

[@blancawebb3264]

Why lol

[@melodiesproul4109]

@@blancawebb3264 Because they are not properly trained as low risk birth attendants and as a result unnecessary procedures are done which can cause more harm than good. Not to mention the germs. If one is low risk one is safer outside of the hospital with a qualified midwife.

[@kaydiangel2445]

@@melodiesproul4109 I agree. I gave birth at home in Arizona, and I would never give birth in a US hospital. My friends were treated like patients with no ability to labor/birth how they want, the doctors took control over their births. They have PTSD. And at home I had total freedom to labor and birth how I want. I caught my own baby. I had a midwife, she was so kind. I Love giving birth at home.❤

[@roseblossom166]

@@kaydiangel2445 It is great when there are no complications. Unfortunately babies have died because things went wrong and the mother was at home and not in the hospital. Home births aren't always safe. That's why I personally would never do it.

[@tamsynspackman7090]

Great review! I've been fortunate to have home births, but not everyone is comfortable or able to do that. Birth centers are such a great in-between for so many people, and I'm so glad that they have become more popular recently.

[@noahcat1]

I had my first in a midwife owned birthcenter. It was nice and went well. I got plenty of skin to skin time and baby nurse right away. Went home about 10 hours later after a nice nap. My second baby was born in an aqua doula at home. I preferred home birth. I was in my home, my midwives came to me. I had my sister, who has been a doula for years and my mother who was watching my toddler. My husband was much more involved and caught the baby in the pool with my midwife next to him. It was wonderful. I just waddled down the hall to my bed after the water started to cool and the placenta was born. Showered in my own bathroom and ate my own food. I cooked chicken corn chowder while in early labor to distract myself.

[@TheWilDOn31]

Omg, this sounds amazing. Especially when you hear the horror stories from the hospitals. I would love to be able to do it this way.

[@brandi8040]

Omg where have you been!?? I lived in a rural area with not very many options, but I have since then moved, and can't wait to find out if there is a birth center in my area!

[@freddyscotts4293]

Hope you doing well and staying safe.......

[@sarahbast2075]

I've had 3 of my 4 kids in a hospital because I didn't know about birth centers- and HATED it. My 4th and soon to be 5th will be in my BC. My last delivery was amazing!!! BCs are the best!!

[@jbb8261]

These reasons are why I’m seeing midwives at a freestanding birth center. Hospital will never be my first choice and I hope I don’t have to be transferred to one.

[@mimimgl2557]

I am so going with birth center. Thanks for this video 🙏.

[@tylerbates2252]

I am currently in medical school. ( I will finish with a MD) and will choose a birth center because I think the hospital can be focused on liability and what does the evidence say too much and we can neglect things that aren't easily measurable. For example, I want a water birth and the current guidelines do not recommend it because there hasn't been any safety studies on it. Because hospitals don't want to get sued, they will not be practicing outside of guidelines. The problem is you can't get one because there is no studies and there is no studies because you can't get one. There is not enough of a balance between comfort and science.

[@CajunStork]

Birth centers are a great middle ground- the perfect balance between comfort and science! Good luck!! It’s going to be great!!

[@kaitkerbs9936]

question - in hospitals when a baby is born they usually take the baby away for tests, whatever they may need. do birth centers do the same tests? are the tests necessary? what does it look like in terms of care for the baby afterwords?

[@CajunStork]

All necessary testing is done in the mother’s arms. The newborn exam is done in arms reach!

[@TheWilDOn31]

@@CajunStork this sounds amazing 😍

[@abcbizarre]

imo, from my experience, lots of hospitals are full of sociopaths.

[@cecejones8000]

It's my 1st baby and I'm just nervous about the whole thing. I want to do a home birth but I'm worried about being able to handle the pain. Everyone around me saying dnt do it bcuz it's my 1st baby bt I like the closeness of a midwife

[@CajunStork]

Moms who hire a midwife are less likely to desire pain medication in labor. I would at least interview local midwives and see what kind of support they plan to offer you for a natural birth. It may put you more at ease

[@cecejones8000]

@@CajunStork will do thank when I have my 1st appointment I sorta all ready made the decision to go ahead and do it. Women are built for childbirth right. So I should be fine🙄.Definitely have the 1st time mommy gitters

[@cecejones8000]

Thank you for your reply 🤗🤗

[@rachelels]

Ugh I’m 31 weeks and i had planned to birth at a hospital. I do enjoy my prenatal appointments because I’m in the centering pregnancy clases les which is facilitated by a midwife and the classes are informative. But she told us that whoever is on call will deliver our babies but we can request a midwife. But after finding your channel and watching your videos I’m considering switching to a birthing center. I’m gonna have to pray on this.

[@SimplySami13]

what did you end up doing? i’m 30 weeks and thinking of switching to a birth center even though i like my hospital so far. i’m confused

[@Nikky10000]

​@@SimplySami13what did you do? I'm 20 weeks debating if I should switch to birthing center.

[@kaydeenlargie7849]

What if complications of delivery develops during delivery at the birth center. What is /are next step (s) to rectify this? Is that the mother is taken care of at the birth center or transferred to a hospital?

[@daniellet9293]

From what I understand, they're usually transferred

[@jessicamerkert6392]

It depends on the complication and how bad it is. The birth center I gave birth at had emergency equipment and emergency meds there. They could handle some complications at the center. Some people need transferred to the nearest hospital.

[@ILoveSavannah42409]

I really want my baby to be delivered at a birth center but it slowly looking like it might not be at a birth center so I want to be prepared for both home birthing n hospital birthing a birth center is so much normal n easier cuz I’ve done it through my whole pregnancy

[@jadapeterson2914]

I have my first consult with a midwife tonight. I’m excited, I want to have the best experience possible.

[@CajunStork]

How did it go?!

[@diomarisalicea6996]

Love your channel, I just subscribed to your channel. Currently watching every video lol.. I’m getting prepared to start trying to have a baby, will definitely do midwife.. my 2 daughters were born in a hospital and it was cold and rush, never had skin to skin.. it was so depressing. I can’t wait to experience having a midwife. : )

[@CajunStork]

Good luck! You’re going to love it!!

[@JJ-di5vj]

How do I convince my husband that a birthing center is safe and that I can get emergency care if needed? If complications, do you all rush moms to the hospital?

[@katelynschwartz213]

I'm in the same boat. I want to have an at home births with a CPM Midwife, but my husband doesn't have faith that our baby will be safe

[@sarahbast2075]

A BC was a compromise for my husband. I wanted a home birth he wanted a hospital. I expressed my concerns and he agreed to try the birth center. With this pregnancy he 100%on board with the BC this time around

[@eminemilly]

@@sarahbast2075 nice. My boyfriend is concerned because the birth center is 35 minutes away, 40 with traffic. But there are hospitals on the way if we need to stop somewhere else. Lots of hospitals nearby. And with my families history I don't think I'll have a short birth where she will be born in the car lol

[@sarahbast2075]

@@eminemilly mine labors go pretty quick. I'm usually in transition by the time I get where I'm delivering

[@eminemilly]

@@sarahbast2075 ohhh wow. Very intense haha but that's probably good too.

[@lizzdoe2821]

I like her!! This is the first of her videos I’ve seen and she’s spot on!!

[@CajunStork]

Thanks :)

[@lizzdoe2821]

@@CajunStork. No thank You!💕. I am studying to be a birth doula so I seriously LOVE your videos! Keep up the amazing work!💕💖🥰

[@shardaeward8404]

I worked for a billing company and our client was a hospital. They also charge for skin to skin

[@CajunStork]

Noooo! 😭😭😭

[@charlottecady9417]

My birthing center is actually more expensive but I'm considering going anyway

[@CajunStork]

It's worth it!!!

[@chubby_blobfish]

I'm not pregnant and don't plan to be. However its not bad to get ideas! Do birthing centers allow water births? What if there are complications, do you go from there to the hospital?

[@CajunStork]

Yes! Be sure to check out my waterbirth videos (I have three) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4PEpHyAlsyeoLM

[@daniella3834]

Thank you I’ve just been curious lately but I don’t plan to have kids until I’m in my early 30s.

[@KIP_KnowledgeIsPower]

Can a C-Section be done in a birthing centre if there’s an emergency or the woman is unable to have a natural birth? Also, can epidurals or pain relief be given if needed? 💜💜

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

If you needed cesarean, you would have to transfer to the hospital. Epidurals aren’t given at a birth center but there are many other ways to manage pain. If you’re considering a center birth, go take a tour of one. I also want to add, ‘emergencies’ typically don’t happen with home births. As my first midwife explained, she and her assistant are there watching you the whole time. They can spot an issue before it turns into an emergency. In the hospital, they are caring for many women at the same time and may not spot it until it is an emergency. (I’ve had 2 hospital births with epidurals, 2 home births and 1, soon to be 2 center births)

[@stephanicrandall7797]

"On the right track" is the exact way to describe my hospital. Like, yeah they're trying amd it was better than a lot of hospitals but the experience was still extremely upsetting and traumatic for me. It always shocks me how hospital staff treat their policies as law. Every woman I know who has had a hospital birth is always saying "My doctor wouldn't let me" or "They actually let me do this." How is this possible that we allow doctors to control us to the point that we have no say over whether we are given unnecessary medication, whether their fingers are shoved in our vaginas, etc...? It's just despicable to me. Luckily my husband and I are moving and we found an actual birth center that will take our insurance. I'm so excited.

[@CajunStork]

Birth centers rock! Good for you!!

[@seekthetruth7371]

I have given birth three times in a hospital. The nurses have always been so friendly but there are so many rules. I labor horribly laying on the bed. I wish I would have known about birth centers or home births earlier. I also don’t like that they are rough with the baby when weighing them and measuring them and all. Poor babies cry at the top of their lungs. Don’t even get me started on their first bath at the hospital. Horrible. I would like more control over my baby. More comfort.

[@iamasia_perez]

I like that because I don’t want so many ppl especially ppl I’ve never seen before. I only want me hubby doc n nurse in the room

[@sondrahaywood4781]

Trying to convince my husband that we should do a at home birth for my next baby. We are planning to start trying in August!

[@victoriacreager]

My only concern with a at home birth as opposed to a hospital is that if there are complications and you need to act fast, how would you do that if you do not have the proper tools? Like if the baby is breached, or the mom is losing too much blood too fast, or if the baby needs special treatment right away, or the mom needs more oxygen.

[@nicoledavis896]

I'm currently seeing a midwife and planning a birth center birth. My midwife is awesome.

[@Carlie_flower]

My hospital experience was great! For what it was... 🥴 My nurses were awesome and the OBs were wonderful but it didn't go how I wanted it to AT ALL. They talked me into a medicated birth after 12 hours of labor. My son was sunny side up and they did nothing to help me labor through that other than let me soak in a bath. I felt weirdly alone and yet supported in all the ways I didn't want to be supported 🤣😅 they were great about helping me let go of any medication "guilt" but I desperately wanted to go unmedicated and really only gave in because I could see I didn't really have any support in that... That said my insurance covers everything at the hospital so my out of pocket cost was $0 I hear they cover birth centers too but probably not like that 😩 we will see with this next one.

[@Embracemydestiny]

I wanted to go to a birth center and at the very end they ended up transferring me to a hospital anyways 😢 i ended up with bills from both . Thinking about a home birth next. Exactly what she said. I ended up on the bed on my back and that made me throw up several times to the point where they gave me medicine to speed up delivery. The hospital is very traumatic in certain ways but it's nice that you have support? I really wish i could have been at the birth center 😭 but grateful that my baby is healthy and happy 💕

[@CajunStork]

I'm sorry that happened. It is one of the risks, although a small one. Usually the transfer in labor rate

[@megansong6808]

Hi Kira, thanks for sharing this information. I just got pregnant and learned that birthing center exists. My question is, if the mom has some complication, can birthing center handle that? Ad how? Thanks!

[@claudiatravel3175]

I think they transfer us to the hospital birth if we have complication! :(

[@megansong6808]

@@claudiatravel3175 Got it. Thanks for the information.😊

[@jro2765]

Thank you for your transparency. This is so helpful!

[@bittersweetrainbows932]

I have always said I wanted to do it I'ma birth center . I want a lotus water birth and the only thing I worry about is the health of my baby because I hear if there is many complications you have To go to a hospital and also the price . I pray everything goes well 🙏

[@iannafrare2196]

hi! you didn't mention the average cost of a birth center birth

[@eminemilly]

Agree with everything except some people like giving births on their backs I have heard. Probably rather propped up then completely laying down on their back. And not through the whole labor process. But it's good to be able to try what works for you.

[@maryludwig690]

I had really bad back labor and the only comfortable position was on my back for a long time. I finally got the urge to sit up and he was born a few minutes later.

[@robynmckinney3823]

Amazing. Keep up the great work!

[@darlineb426]

Can birth centers handle a multiple birth? (Twins, triplets)?

[@iamasia_perez]

I’m currently searching for a birth center I’m so excited 🙏🏽🥰

[@maggiec7473]

This isn’t 100% true. While yes, America is very behind as far as understanding that pregnancy and birth aren’t a pathological process, meaning not abnormal, you don’t have to have a midwife in a birth center or at home to have a nice birth. I am a certified nurse midwife and I do all of my deliveries in a hospital. Every patient is unique and every birth is individual. I have delivered babies in every position you could imagine. I deliver with lights off, no side conversation, and let my patients lead the way. I do not do continuous monitoring on low risk moms (which is most), I allow my patients to eat and drink (even on Pitocin). I have continuous discussions throughout labor about my patient’s wishes and concerns, their partners and other support persons questions/concerns, and my recommendations. I am knowledgeable in the latest evidenced based practices and guidelines, I am required to do continuing education to ensure I am up to date on the latest research. Women are respected, listened to, empowered, honored, and we have a mutual trust between us. You do not have to deliver outside of a hospital to receive quality care. But you do need to do some legwork to find a hospital in your area that has certified nurse midwives and is supportive of the midwifery model of care. The beauty of this is you can have an epidural with us if you end up going that route or you can labor in the tub medication free. We see a very wide range of preferences-there are no limits.

[@daniellet9293]

How do you suggest finding a hospital with good midwives, especially during covid? I like the idea of a birth center, but the fact that they aren't capable of handling medical emergencies freaks me out.

[@daniellet9293]

Can you just call and ask about which services they offer? Thank you for sharing all this info, by the way! 💗

[@GotGotGotGOTGOTGOT]

I heard that birth centers were really expensive compared to hospitals?

[@amandafevrier2638]

And it depends on what kind of health insurance that the hospital accepts

[@reynamota1110]

Due to my location it is convenient for me to go to a regular hospital for now... is it okay if I decide to go to a free birthing center once I am 25-27 weeks pregnant?

[@naominyznyk5664]

This is NOT what the birth centers are like in Colorado where I live.. you don’t get to pick your midwife you get whichever one of four is on call. You absolutely do not have hour long appointments (one of mine was literally 5 minutes) and they do not come to your house for postpartum visits. Your practice sounds perfect but that is unfortunately not most of the birth centers I have researched which has led me to have my second home birth.

[@CajunStork]

Oh that’s so disappointing. I’m sorry to hear that. I’m excited that you have chosen homebirth though!!

[@freddyscotts4293]

Hope you doing well and staying safe.......

[@nedzmijarifati6559]

In Sweden it is really rare to give birth at home, you give birth at a hospital. If you want to give birth at home it costs a lot and it is not sure that you can pass the test especially if you give birth first time. What is your recommendation if you do not have a choice and are forced to get birth at a hospital? It would be great if you did a video about that because everyone does not have a choice. :)

[@CajunStork]

Do you guys have birth centers? Or midwives in the hospital?

[@nedzmijarifati6559]

@@CajunStork We do not have birth centers as I know, just hospitals. We have midwives at hospitals but you know they change shifts (in Sweden we work for 8 hours) and things like that. I even read in the newspaper that a midwife chose to give birth in a hospital other than were she worked. This was in my city so I am really worried. There are better hospitals in other cities It is my first baby so I really appreciate your channel!

[@iknowyouwanttofly]

@@CajunStork no we dont have birth centers any more and small hospitals have to close because they want all births to be at big hospitals.

[@liz-pz1ke]

Is there only midwives at birthing centers? Or are there other regular nurses there that check vitals and such?

[@eslamsameer8921]

Loved this video so much i had to subscribe

[@kimmiekay456]

Do you still get epidural for the pain? Also, what positions do you mean for giving birth if it's not on your back?

[@CajunStork]

No. We use natural comfort measure techniques. You would be surprised how much better labor can be when you can move around freely, labor in the tub and are supported intimately by a team of people you know!

[@kimmiekay456]

Oh... i like the idea of it feeling like you're at home and not at hospital and yhat is less expensive but still sounds a bit scary

[@kimmiekay456]

The not having anything to minimizes the pain

[@diomarisalicea6996]

Well, I had my daughter in a hospital and nothing for the pain..at the end of the day I wanted to have as natural as I could.... I didn’t wanted to feel I could move, walk or that the baby is half sleep because of the pain medicine.. is not that safe. Do research

[@briannavega2896]

@@kimmiekay456 hi sorry it's a late I just saw this. Do your research abd talk to as many people as you can to get an idea of all the different options you have. At the end of the day do what you want to do and what is comfortable for you and your little family. Having a baby is already stressful and scary. Do what is best for you and don't let other people make you feel bad or guilty about your decisions. At the end if the day it's going to be you and your baby and that's all that matters.

[@kyliherb6983]

Great video! Would love closed captions!

[@throughtheshadow9013]

Aw I wish you could be my midwife! I'm trying to find one after bad experiences with doctors. Very overwhelmed..

[@veronicadavis3570]

When I get pregnant I’m getting a midwife 💕

[@Moshito_m]

Can I switch to a midwife at 36 weeks. I’ve been having this nudging feeling to switch but kept ignoring it. But the past week and a half really increased my desperation to want to give birth at a birthing centre. That’s how I ended up ok this video. Please advise.🥺

[@iamasia_perez]

I’m scared about going home after so fast tho from the birth center 😳😩..

[@chocolatebeauti8716]

My 1st child I had in the hospital was the worst this 2nd baby I'm going to a birth center

[@CajunStork]

I'm sorry you had a rough experience but I am thrilled to hear you are considering a birth center next time!

[@cierralynseventeen2298]

I don’t know if you’re still reading these but I was curious if a birth center would be a good fit. Just a second opinion. My first birth I hemorrhaged and had a shoulder dystocia, so with my second baby I had a c section because it was only a year and a half later and I was nervous. Now I am wondering if a birth center would be a good fit with my history?

[@CajunStork]

You’d have to interview your local midwives. Be sure to ask them what medications they carry and what experience they have with shoulder dystocia.

[@Robohead-z6z]

I prefer to give birth in a birth center that is part of a hospital. Not in a hospital, but attach to one or a freestanding one.

[@MamasaraousSteph]

Thank you for this awesome video!!

[@jerushacarlson]

Baby #8 here and I’m not so happy with my hospital’s policies this time around. At this time, I’m looking at switching to a birthing center, but the only one within an hour’s drive from us is owned by the same hospital chain. So frustrating! My hubby has been my advocate for all of our other 7, my doula with my first child spent almost the whole labor in the waiting room with my mother in law, so haven’t done anything more with doulas. Is a hospital stand-alone birth center the same or different? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@amandajackson4148]

My midwife set me on my back. At that point there was nothing I could do. Could be bc I labored at home and showed up crowning.

[@babystuff2978]

Just subscribed after a couple videos ❤ does insurance cover a birth center? Like pregnancy medicaid

[@CajunStork]

Yes, depending on your area and state!

[@bres9977]

Contact your insurance company to find out.

[@DivineTwinLove]

Homebirth is #1 Midwives are great and if you are needing help or having your first they are a good choice to assist. Remember WOMAN HAVE BEEN GIVING BIRTH FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS ALONE WAY BEFORE HOSPITALS and facts are America has the 11th HIGHEST RATE OF MATERNAL AND NEWBORN DEATHS IN THE WORLD!!!

[@TheWilDOn31]

Okay 11th... My country is 1st in EU..

[@divinelove1273]

If you had uterine atony in a past pregnancy does that slim the chances of giving birth in a birth center?

[@CajunStork]

Not necessarily... you would want to talk to a midwife about your personal case, what medications she has to manage hemorrhage and what her protocols are.

[@leahgracefecteau]

Pros and cons but it’s whatever work best for you

[@ILoveSavannah42409]

So unfortunately I am going to have to have my baby in the hospital but I do have a question is it possible that when I have my contraction can I get in the tub first while I’m contracting or no ?

[@delaurarankin4746]

I'm sold

[@delynndehardt1859]

My question is does the parent have the expectation that the baby will not get routine vaccination (Hep B). The whole reason we would chose a birth center is to avoid this totally unnecessary vaccines.

[@jamiebrown2543]

So I don’t wanna be sent home earlier and that’s my pet peeve as a young mom and I don’t have family so the support is vital I don’t wanna be sent home in a few hours thats horrific. I can’t make my own treatment plan ?

[@aqua_finessa6030]

I had my baby on my own at the hospital before my doctor could make it to my room. I was asleep and felt baby basically slid out. She was stillborn though.

[@jspetsandcrafts9862]

So sorry😥

[@ShelbyZager95]

Do some insurances pay for birth centers? Or a portion like they do for the hospital

[@hillbillyheadcam1729]

Do you have any recommendations for a birthing center in pennsylvania or the surrounding area?

[@ashleyashleym2969]

Damn in my country a hospital birth is free of charge with insurance and this includes all the antepartum and postpartum care but a birth center birth would cost near $10k (includes antepartum, postpartum, midwife fee, doula fee and fee for the use of a room and birthing classes) just because insurance doesn't cover anything at all if it's outside a hospital and not with an OB. I'd definitely prefer a birth center birth, but it's way too expensive for me.

[@h.p.2123]

also to add to the cost most hospitals CHARGE for you to HOLD YOUR BABY!

[@CajunStork]

Sorry to hear that

[@Boopartaddict]

Idk i couldnt handle the contractions i was happy for the epidural

[@CajunStork]

Contractions are terrible in an environment where mom is laying or sitting in one position, lots of strangers coming in and out asking questions, needles involved, anxiety, etc... With a good support system, an understanding of how movement in labor helps birth go faster and be less painful, and a quiet space, labor feels a lot more like hard work and less "unbearable" for sure!! Hospitals just don't set us up for success to labor without drugs. Unfortunately many women walk away from that experience feeling like laboring naturally must be awful- but it's actually wonderful!

[@Boopartaddict]

@CajunStork honestly my nirses and OB were very kind and respectful they let me choose what I wanted...but I think if I wasnt so scared, or exhausted I would try it... my grandmother gave birth to 6 kids with midwives no drugs in her home...and she said it was very painful...I just dont think it would be for me...

[@brendancockroft3269]

Is there a birthing center you would recommend in North Texas??

[@ilovebooks76]

what are your thoughts on a Nurse midwife in the hospital

[@ang_131]

I’m not the midwife, obviously, but I did have a midwife as my primary care provider even though I had a hospital birth. It doesn’t change the environment, of course, it’s still sterile and not homey at all, but my midwife (who I’d been seeing for prenatal care the whole time) and her partner midwife were the only ones who attended to me and my baby, they listened to me, checked in with me the whole way. I think it’s happy medium for parents who are maybe nervous about birth outside of a hospital (which has all the care necessary in case something goes wrong) but still want a personal touch. That said, it depends on your location and whether or not midwives have privileges at the hospital.

[@meglupo18]

How much does a usual birth cemter birth cost then i wonder?