Read birth stories told by moms who have given birth at The Birth Center, Sacramento. Share in their joy and learn what a birth center birth may be like.
Read MoreRead about how this Mom chose The Birth Center over OB care and hospital birth because most of her fellow pregnant moms were being induced. “It seemed to be the norm, so doctors could keep you on their schedule.” She wanted as natural a birth as possible.
Read MoreRead how this Dad’s two birth experiences at The Birth Center “brought the birth experience back to what childbirth should be. With all the team’s encouragement, they help Mom and Baby find a smooth birthing process.”
Read MoreHere are four stories, from four unique families with twelve different birthing experiences. All of these Moms felt the support of The Birth Center team, gaining confidence in themselves as they learned to trust their bodies, helping them to embrace the parenting journey with joy. Even when loss and pain was part of one family’s experience, the compassionate care from The Birth Center made a difference.
Read about how this Mom chose The Birth Center for her second pregnancy, after a prior disappointing birth center experience. She says, “My experience at The Birth Center was everything I had hoped for… Finally, I got to see how you’re supposed to be taken care of during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. They truly set the bar for exceptional patient care.”
Read MoreRead MoreRead about how this Mom chose The Birth Center for her second pregnancy, after a hospital caesarian birth experience with her firstborn. She says, “Ruth is amazing and will take care of you from start to finish. When the time comes, I definitely plan to have baby #3 with her as well!”
Read about this Mom’s thoughts about why she chose The Birth Center for her second pregnancy, after a hospital birth experience with her firstborn. She says, “I am so happy with my amazing prenatal care and birth experience with Ruth at The Birth Center.”
Read MoreRead MoreRead how this Mom’s birth experience was smooth and fulfilling, and then was guided by Ruth when she noticed an unusual but critical health issue at baby’s postpartum visit
Read about this Mom’s thoughts about carrying and birthing a child as an extraordinary and unforgettable part of her life, and her gratefulness to Ruth and The Birth Center’s role in that.
Read MoreRead about this Mom’s experience not only with a supportive, empowering birth, but also her unrushed and informative prenatal appointments with Ruth.
Read MoreRead this Mom’s description of her prenatal care, birth experience and postpartum care at The Birth Center.
Read MoreRead about how this Mom decided The Birth Center and Ruth Cummings, as her Nurse Midwife, were a good fit for her desire for a natural, holistic birth.
Read MoreRead about how this Mom’s VBAC birth at The Birth Center brought affirmation that her body knew what to do, given the opportunity and support.
Read MoreRead how this Mom was able to get through a long labor with the encouragement of her midwife, Ruth, and doula to believe in herself.
Read MoreRead how this Mom overcame significant early pregnancy issues to be able to birth at The Birth Center where her family’s presence meant so much.
Read MoreRead about this Mom’s experience of pregnancy after miscarriages, how The Birth Center team prevented tearing despite her fast labor, and then how The Birth Center’s IBCLC supported her through breastfeeding challenges.
Read MoreRead how this Mom’s experience laboring at home and a water birth at The Birth Center was so different from her prior hospital births.
Read MoreRead about why The Birth Center’s philosophy of “your birth, your way” meant so much to this Mom during her labor and birth.
Read MoreWhen I was pregnant with my first baby, a close friend had a great experience at a birth center in another area. After having a couple miscarriages, I had been focused on a natural, holistic way of being to help me sustain pregnancy.
Read MoreRead about how this Mom came to The Birth Center late in her pregnancy and was able to have the un-medicated, physiologic birth that she wanted. “During my visit, I had my birth plan with me, and I was going to show it to Ruth. However, I quickly realized I didn’t need to because everything in it was standard practice at The Birth Center. I knew I would be able to have the birth I wanted from the get-go.”
Read MoreRead about how this Mom labored at The Birth Center, and when complications arose, she was transferred to hospital for a cesarean birth. “If we have another child, we would love to go back to The Birth Center if we qualify for a VBAC. I have nothing but great things to say about Ruth. We also saw her recently for a lactation appointment, and she was so helpful. She gave us time and her undivided attention, answering all of our questions.”
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