birth. All offer early discharge. Birth Certificates and Social Security numbers are applied for and most birth centers are regulated through state health agencies for quality assurance. The down side to having a baby at a birth center is the possibility of transferring (although possible but not probable) can be traumatic, as it is a change of plans during the birthing process. One of the benefits to the birth center option is that if want or need to transfer to a hospital, the option is available.
Home Birth: While this can be the most comfortable option, it isn't always the safest. There can be issues with distance to a hospital in the case of an emergency, the distance your midwife has to get to your residence, or by chance if she has another birth occurring at the same time. Home births are most often overseen by Licensed or Certified Midwives but some are unregulated or unlicensed.
Regardless of which route you and your partner decide to go, interview your healthcare providers, ask lots of questions, and go with your heart! A good rule of thumb is that if you are considering a natural birth, if you start at a home birth or birth center setting, you can always move up to the next level of care if necessary. The most important aspect is having your baby where you feel safest and most comfortable.
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