What Makes Us Different

At the Bozeman Birth Center, we pride ourselves in offering the most comprehensive out-of-hospital birth options in the Gallatin Valley. Kayla Wright is the only certified nurse-midwife (CNM) working outside of a hospital setting for 200 miles which expands our scope of practice to include prescriptions, IVs, and more comprehensive insurance reimbursement. 

We practice evidenced-based care and our safety practices are equivalent to those found in a hospital-based setting. For example, we screen for gestational diabetes and GBS, have access to lab work and ultrasound, consult with physicians when necessary, and monitor and manage various pregnancy complications. 

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However, while we utilize best practices of hospital-based care, we approach every client and family with a personal, holistic approach in a low-intervention, home-like environment. Our routine prenatal visits are between 30-60 minutes and our initial, postpartum, and wellness appointments are at least an hour. We take the time to get to know our families and for them to get to know us. Additionally, we practice according to the following beliefs for low-risk, healthy women:

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• Women should be allowed the freedom of movement in labor and birth in whatever position they wish

• Women should be allowed and encouraged to eat and drink in labor

• Intermittent monitoring of fetal heart rate is safe and preferred

• Episiotomy should not be routine practice

• Water birth is safe and appropriate for most low-risk women

• Delayed cord clamping should be routine practice

• Early initiation of breastfeeding promotes bonding and infant health

• Women and families should be empowered to make their own decisions about their healthcare

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