Why choose an out-of-hospital birth with midwives?

• Pregnancy and birth are natural and normal processes for healthy women. Midwives trust the birth process and affirm each woman's ability to give birth.
• Mothers have an increased sense of control and empowerment.
• Mothers receive personalized and holistic care.
• There are fewer medical interventions.
• Midwives have an excellent record of safety with numerous studies associating midwifery care with excellent outcomes.
• Midwifery care offers choice of birth places.
• Midwives encourage family participation and provide continuous support during labor and birth.