The birthing center that I'm leaning toward: http://www.health-foundations.com/home It's in St. Paul about 20 minutes away. We are in the process of checking out insurance costs.
This place looks AWESOME. But seriously, it pisses me off that just because it is considered some kind of 'official' birthplace (not the home), insurance could cover it. This is ridiculous. It seems like you'd be getting almost exactly the same experience as if you were in your house! Insurance companies are so dumb.
I totally agree, Nicole. But I get that it's hard for insurance companies to monitor whether at-home births are reasonably, um, medical. I bet in a couple years, it will be covered. Right?
Sorry, I wrote a long comment and then managed to delete it somehow...sigh. I will write you an email instead; but, in the meantime - hang in there. I know how you feel right now, so many decisions to make -- especially when you don't feel well.
This place looks AWESOME. But seriously, it pisses me off that just because it is considered some kind of 'official' birthplace (not the home), insurance could cover it. This is ridiculous. It seems like you'd be getting almost exactly the same experience as if you were in your house! Insurance companies are so dumb.
ReplyDeleteI think the birthing center sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, Nicole. But I get that it's hard for insurance companies to monitor whether at-home births are reasonably, um, medical. I bet in a couple years, it will be covered. Right?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I wrote a long comment and then managed to delete it somehow...sigh. I will write you an email instead; but, in the meantime - hang in there. I know how you feel right now, so many decisions to make -- especially when you don't feel well.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you!