Most women are not aware that here in Connecticut we have a free standing birth center that is not inside, or part of a local hospital. The Connecticut Childbirth & Women’s Center is located in Danbury. During my second pregnancy, I discovered the birth center and the midwives, unfortunately for me, I was unable to birth in the actual birth center itself because of rules on previous cesarean sections and the birth center, but I was able to have my birth attended by the wonderful midwives that run the birth center. All three who are amazing providers, wonderful women, and greatly educated on what they do.
The birth center provides the best of both worlds, professional care attended by Certified Nurse Midwives, while care for any kind of an emergency is nothing more than a stones throw away at Danbury hospital located directly across the street. Because of my previous cesarean section, I birthed at the hospital, and the experience I had at Danbury hospital was also wonderful. The facilities are beautiful, comfortable, and exactly what a laboring mother needs and wants, especially if you would rather just be at home. The birth center in Danbury also became the first “baby friendly” birthing facility in southwest Connecticut. By the term “baby friendly” it refers to the most breastfeeding friendly facilities in the state. In Connecticut we only have 3 of these facilities at this point in time.
There are three wonderful midwives who I had the chance of getting to know, and bonding during my pre natal care and pregnancy. While I did not see them all frequently, I can say they are all amazing women. Cathy Parisi MSN, CNM, Catherine Gallagher, CNM, and Sarah Najamy C.N.M. All wonderful providers. For most of my pregnancy, I spent it with Sarah, and over that time our relationship developed into something more than just a patient/care provider which is exactly what I needed for my care, and my chance at having a real VBAC. I also had the pleasure of many appointments with Catherine Gallagher who experienced her own VBAC just in a home setting rather than in the hospital, I was able to really pick her brain a lot about having a VBAC.
After having my care for the past year with them, I cannot imagine going anyplace else.
For any questions you can refer to their website.
I highly recommend them!
