Birth Place Options

Although your specific experience may be different, here are some general observations about the benefits and drawbacks of the options you may have for a birth place.

Hospital	Birth Center	Home
Most Restrictive Policies	Some Policies	You choose
Most Prepared for Emergencies	Some Emergency Supplies	Minimal Emergency Supplies
No prep/clean up for you	No prep/clean up for you	You arrange prep/clean up
All supplies on hand	All supplies on hand	You may need to provide supplies
Easy availability	Some availability	Some availability
Average stay 24-48 hours	Average stay less than 8 hours	You are home

You May Also Be Interested In: The Natural Childbirth Directory can help you find more information about birth planning and locate childbirth professionals. Explore the possibility of a Homebirth and find homebirth resources. The Virtual Labor lets you experience different labor possibilities without leaving your computer.

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