How to Find a Birthing Center

A birthing center is an alternative to having your baby in a hospital or at home. You will be cared for by professionals but in a comfortable home-like setting, making it much safer than having a baby at home. Birthing centers offer minimal medical interference and a relaxing child birth experience.

How to Find a Birthing Center

• Call your local hospital to find out if they are affiliated with a birthing center.
  
  
  
  
• Visit the website for The American Association for Birth Centers. The website offers a list of birthing centers in your area along with the associations contact information.
  
  
  
  
• You can also check with the American College of Nurse-Midwives for recommendations.
  
  
  
  
• The American Pregnancy Association may be able to help you find one in your area.
  
  
  
  
• Friends and relatives who have recently had babies may know of birthing centers in your area.
  
  
  
  
• Ask your obstetrician or midwife if they can help.