Cross posting I have questions

[afishwithabike]

This is a subjet dear to my so I have done a lot of homework on it. Now I have a few questions of my own. Both my DC were private practice CNM births ina local hosp birthing cntr. We have a Stand alone birth center near us. I am doing my homework before I TTC for #3. I am interested in going for a Birth center birth for this one since DH is not keen on homebirth. (I can't get him to change his mind on that one). What are the differences from what I have already experienced as opposed to what a stand alone BC can offer. Please give me some direction.

[Monica]

The really big thing that stands out would be the availability of anesthesia. You might also find that the midwives at the stand alone are a more naturally focused, more hands off, more patient. All of this though really depends on the personality of the midwives. CNM that work in a hosp affiliated BC are subject to the regulations and guidelines of that hospital. I think the best thing to do would be to go interview the stand alone midwives. Ask THEM how your experience would be different. See if you like what you hear.

[Artisan]

I agree with Monica. Also keep in mind that there is nothing in a stand alone birth center that a homebirth midwife would not bring with her.