Routinely, you do not need a physician in addition to the midwives at the Birth Center.  The CNM’s at SRBC are able to care for you throughout your pregnancy and most healthy, low-risk clients are able to birth in our birthing suites. Occasionally, our midwives determine that a hospital birth would be safer for an individual client or her baby. This determination may be made during the course of prenatal care, or while the client is in labor. In the event that a hospital birth is necessary, our midwives accompany clients to the hospital.  Our midwives have hospital privileges, meaning they are able to manage normal deliveries and catch babies at the hospital.  Should you require care outside the scope of midwifery practice, our CNM’s will consult with our collaborating OB’s and insure that you and your baby receive the care you need.