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hospital/birthing center after birth?  My husband and I are
debating about where to deliver. It's between Newton Wellesley
Hospital and the Cambridge Birthing Center (Boston area). One of
the things we are debating is the time spent after the birth. At
the hospital it's 48 hours for a vaginal delivery. At the
birthing center it's 6-12 hours after a vaginal delivery. Can
someone explain to me why hospitals want you there for longer,
is it because of insurance reasons? We are leaning towards the
birthing center but wanted to see how people would feel after
leaving pretty soon after the delivery. They have a visiting
nurse come to your house within 48 hrs, and you have to go see
your pediatrician within 48 hrs after birth as well. Thanks!
Posted: 06/11/2013 by a BabyCenter Member  Mom Answers  Thanks
for the responses, very helpful. Has anyone had direct
experience at the Cambridge Birthing