Alternative Birthing Center (ABC)
Orientation and Tour
Join our orientation to learn how we can help you achieve a natural birth in a safe, homelike setting!
Since 1979, the Alternative Birthing Center at Ascension Providence Hospital has provided low-risk individuals a low-intervention, high-touch experience in a homelike environment. The unit supports the belief that pregnancy, labor, and birth are healthy life events. This philosophy has grown from a deep respect for and trust in the innate power and ability of women to labor and birth. Families choosing this option also have the added safety of birthing in a hospital, should medical options become necessary.
Orientation is a great first step for prospective families and a requirement for those planning for an ABC birth.
You will also be required to attend a Birthing Class. Early registration is encouraged to ensure you are able to complete the class.
We will take a tour through the unit and let you know what to expect from admission to discharge! To get started, register on this page and view our guide: "Steps to Success".
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
(FREE) Open to everyone and anyone!
Clear Selection
ABC Providers - To birth in the ABC, you must see a provider who attends births on our unit.
Required Birthing Class - If this is your first time birthing naturally, a birthing class is required to be considered for the ABC. We hope you will do so with with our Childbirth Education team.
We recommend starting classes around the end of your second trimester/ beginning of your third trimester. However, families are encouraged to register as soon as possible!
Our "Birthing Naturally" classes are especially designed for the ABC but are helpful for anyone planning on a natural birth!
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE. IF YOU LOSE YOUR CONFIRMATION OR WISH TO CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT ORIENTATION, PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL [email protected]. WE CAN EASILY RESEND A CONFIRMATION OR MOVE YOU.
January 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Virtual link will be sent to your email
February 14, 2024 at 6:00pm
March 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
April 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm
June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm