Mission Statement:
Charleston Birth Place will provide women with obstetrical, family planning, gynecology and primary care in a supportive environment which values privacy, shared decision-making, education, family involvement and respect for the normalcy of pregnancy and birth.
Philosophy of Care:
A woman’s health and medical care is a partnership between her and her health care provider. It is our responsibility to provide excellence in her care and education, and sensitivity to her concerns and needs. Her health is also her own responsibility, we expect her to communicate with us and participate in decision-making. We acknowledge the value of both traditional and alternative forms of health promotion and treatment. We will listen to our clients, and treat them and their families with respect, dignity, and assurance of confidentiality. Pregnancy and birth are physiological processes that should be subject to as little intervention as possible. The process of birth belongs to the domain of normal human activity and requires medical assistance only when disturbances to normal patterns are present. We offer women choices in place of birth, choosing the appropriate level of expertise and technology. Certified nurse midwives (CNM), experts in normal childbearing, work independently and in collaboration with our back-up obstetricians. Together, we are dedicated to taking time to educate, advise and support the childbearing family.