South Carolina Birth Centers Threatened
I recently had a childbirth instructor from South Carolina contact me concerning the possible closure of South Carolina birthing centers due to new interpretations of regulations regarding physician oversight.
I wanted to share what she send me with you. I believe strongly that change in birth and options for women and their babies will only come when we as women demand it and try to make a change. Below is more information and I encourage you to share or respond as appropriate and as you see fit.
Thank you!
The SC DHEC's new interpretations of the regulations require a physician to respond onsite at the birth center if a patient experiences complications. There has been no change of the regulation just the interpretation.
Charleston Birth Place received a letter from DHEC on Saturday (the Saturday before Thanksgiving!) citing them for failure to comply with birth center regulations. They have 15 days to respond. CBP will be filing a lawsuit on Monday asking for a stay on the suspension.
Immediate enforcement of the new regulatory policy puts the birth centers of SC at risk of closure.
You can read Charleston birth place's press release here: is http://www.charlestonbirthplace.com/
Please visit www.savecbp.org to learn how you can help and sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/people-who-support-choices-for-birth-call-and-write-representitives?share_id=UjKuebankV&utm_campaign=share_button_mobile&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition
Charleston Birth Place received a letter from DHEC on Saturday (the Saturday before Thanksgiving!) citing them for failure to comply with birth center regulations. They have 15 days to respond. CBP will be filing a lawsuit on Monday asking for a stay on the suspension.
Immediate enforcement of the new regulatory policy puts the birth centers of SC at risk of closure.
You can read Charleston birth place's press release here: is http://www.charlestonbirthplace.com/
Please visit www.savecbp.org to learn how you can help and sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/people-who-support-choices-for-birth-call-and-write-representitives?share_id=UjKuebankV&utm_campaign=share_button_mobile&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition
And here are our birth center’s stats from its opening until June of 2013
Transfer in labor 12%
Emergent transfer in labor 0.1%
C/S rate 7%
Newborn transfer 1.5%
Emergent newborn transfer 0.3%
Maternal post partum transfer 0.8%
Emergent maternal post partum transfer 0.3%
Apgar less than 7 at min 0.5%
Neonatal mortality 0
Maternal mortality 0
Exclusive breastfeeding rate 80%
Total births to date >1,100
Please help spread the word!
Aurore Ernest-Jones, a childbirth educator and doula sent me this information. You can find her website here if you are in her area.
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