What is a freestanding birthing center?
A freestanding birthing center is a facility not associated with any hospital or university. It is designed to provide professional, cost-effective prenatal, birthing and postpartum care. Birthing centers focus onhealthy pregnancy diet, exercise and care to facilitate an optimal birth experience. Family-oriented care encourages parents to invite those closest to them to participate in the birth experience. Mother and baby usually remain at the center for approximately six hours after a normal delivery before returning home.
