Gifford’s Birthing Center
In 1977, Gifford Medical Center took a leadership role among Vermont hospitals and opened the
first family-centered birthing center. A
pioneering alternative to traditional delivery
rooms, the Birthing Center became widely known as a warm, personal environment where women’s preferences and families’ needs came first and where childbirth could unfold naturally. While Gifford believes that childbirth is a natural
process, we do offer a number of pain
management options including water therapy.
Today, Gifford Birthing Center remains small in size, relaxed in atmosphere, and highly experienced in supporting and assisting women and families. Expectant parents can choose from a full range of providers: nurse-midwives, family practitioners, and three board-certified obstetricians.
Vision Statement: Comprehensive maternity care at Gifford Medical Center encompasses a true collaboration between midwives, physicians, nurses and the families they serve. It is based on the belief that pregnancy and birth are a normal life process. We seek to provide high quality care in a warm and nurturing environment that honors the needs of each woman and her family. In our experience, little intervention is required for most pregnancies; medical technologies are introduced when needed for more complex births. We practice within a health system, which allows for medical consultation, collaborative management or referral as indicated by the health status of the mother and her infant. Our ultimate goal is to provide a loving, supportive environment in which families can safely experience the miracle of birth.
Phone: Nurses’ Station: (802) 728-2257
Visiting Hours: Accommodate patients' wishes