Dr. Ndidiya Maka Amutah-Onukagha

That can be online, in a mobile space, that can be through local community-based networks, but it's really a reminder that when our hospital and our larger systems fall short, communities will find ways to step up and get what they need.

That can be online, in a mobile space, that can be through local community-based networks, but it's really a reminder that when our hospital and our larger systems fall short, communities will find ways to step up and get what they need.

That can be online, in a mobile space, that can be through local community-based networks, but it's really a reminder that when our hospital and our larger systems fall short, communities will find ways to step up and get what they need.

I think it's a great idea. I mentioned I'm on the board of Neighborhood Birth Center here in Boston that is being spearheaded by our Shiro and the Shiro Burrell. And we are in a transfer agreement. We have a hospital here that's close to where we will be opening. And that's our transfer hospital. It's like a fire extinguisher. You only use it if you need it.

I think it's a great idea. I mentioned I'm on the board of Neighborhood Birth Center here in Boston that is being spearheaded by our Shiro and the Shiro Burrell. And we are in a transfer agreement. We have a hospital here that's close to where we will be opening. And that's our transfer hospital. It's like a fire extinguisher. You only use it if you need it.

I think it's a great idea. I mentioned I'm on the board of Neighborhood Birth Center here in Boston that is being spearheaded by our Shiro and the Shiro Burrell. And we are in a transfer agreement. We have a hospital here that's close to where we will be opening. And that's our transfer hospital. It's like a fire extinguisher. You only use it if you need it.

The fire extinguisher is on the wall and you make sure that it's up to date and hasn't expired. But if your house is on fire, you're going to be very happy that you have one. That's the best way that I can think about this birth center hospital relationship for people who are considered low risk and have that ability and desire to deliver in a birth center. They should be able to do that.

The fire extinguisher is on the wall and you make sure that it's up to date and hasn't expired. But if your house is on fire, you're going to be very happy that you have one. That's the best way that I can think about this birth center hospital relationship for people who are considered low risk and have that ability and desire to deliver in a birth center. They should be able to do that.

The fire extinguisher is on the wall and you make sure that it's up to date and hasn't expired. But if your house is on fire, you're going to be very happy that you have one. That's the best way that I can think about this birth center hospital relationship for people who are considered low risk and have that ability and desire to deliver in a birth center. They should be able to do that.

And for people that need a little bit more intervention or something happens in the labor delivery process, if you don't have a transfer hospital, it could be a disastrous event. So I'm a huge proponent of birth centers. Obviously, I'm on the board of one. And I also think it's never a bad idea to have an agreement with the transfer hospital in case of those situations.

And for people that need a little bit more intervention or something happens in the labor delivery process, if you don't have a transfer hospital, it could be a disastrous event. So I'm a huge proponent of birth centers. Obviously, I'm on the board of one. And I also think it's never a bad idea to have an agreement with the transfer hospital in case of those situations.

And for people that need a little bit more intervention or something happens in the labor delivery process, if you don't have a transfer hospital, it could be a disastrous event. So I'm a huge proponent of birth centers. Obviously, I'm on the board of one. And I also think it's never a bad idea to have an agreement with the transfer hospital in case of those situations.

We don't pray for those, but you do want to be prepared if and when it does happen.

We don't pray for those, but you do want to be prepared if and when it does happen.

We don't pray for those, but you do want to be prepared if and when it does happen.

I think choosing the right midwife and birthing facility is like choosing any healthcare provider. You want to make sure their philosophy of care is in alignment with your values and what you need. I always tell expecting parents to be really clear about what is the midwife's credentials and the scope of practice. Is the midwife a certified professional midwife?

I think choosing the right midwife and birthing facility is like choosing any healthcare provider. You want to make sure their philosophy of care is in alignment with your values and what you need. I always tell expecting parents to be really clear about what is the midwife's credentials and the scope of practice. Is the midwife a certified professional midwife?

I think choosing the right midwife and birthing facility is like choosing any healthcare provider. You want to make sure their philosophy of care is in alignment with your values and what you need. I always tell expecting parents to be really clear about what is the midwife's credentials and the scope of practice. Is the midwife a certified professional midwife?

Are they a certified nurse midwife or any other type of credentialed midwife? How many births do they do in a year at the birthing center? What is their natural birth success rate? What is the birthing center's facility's overall approach to pregnancy and childbirth? What does their tangible support look like during the prenatal period, the labor, and the postpartum periods?

Are they a certified nurse midwife or any other type of credentialed midwife? How many births do they do in a year at the birthing center? What is their natural birth success rate? What is the birthing center's facility's overall approach to pregnancy and childbirth? What does their tangible support look like during the prenatal period, the labor, and the postpartum periods?