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The Experience of Childbirth at a Midwife-Run Birth Center

Samantha Archer

Resource Types

Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)

Resource Languages

English

Institutional Repository

Description / Abstract

There are several factors that influence a woman’s birth experience. A large portion of these factors is the preparation that she takes for the event of labor. This study focuses on both the motivation for and experience of labor at a midwife-run birth center. The data collected provides more information to better inform the field of labor and delivery on this population’s experience. The findings can be applied both within the hospital and outside of the hospital setting. By applying these findings within the hospital, the healthcare team can better understand what planning and expectations mothers who desire a “natural” childbirth are coming in with and be able to provide more patient-centered and compassionate care.

Arete: The PLNU Honors Journal