1.Please select the top 3 attributes that are most important to you in choosing a birthing center for the delivery of your baby:

Supportive Staff: Friendly and knowledgeable doctors, nurses and staff.

Pain Management Options: Availability of epidurals, natural pain relief methods, etc.

Family-friendly policies: Allowing partners and family members to be present.

Birthing pools: For those interested in water births.

Postpartum care: Support for breastfeeding, newborn care and recover.

Rooming-in: Option for the baby to stay in the room with the parents.

Emergency/NICU facilities: Access to emergency or intensive care if needed.

Comfort amenities: Comfortable beds, showers and other amenities.

Educational resources: Classes and information on childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care.

Cultural sensitivity: Respect for cultural practices and preferences.

Nutrition services: Healthy meal options for new mothers.

Security Measures: Ensuring the safety of both mother and baby.

Technology and equipment: Modern medical equipment and technology.

Personalized birth plans: Flexibility to accommodate individual birth plans and preferences.

Location of birthing center: Proximity from home to hospital.

2.If you have used the birthing center at Door County Medical Center (DCMC), what improvements or changes would make the center a more attractive option for expectant parents?

3.Would you consider DCMC's birthing center for future pregnancies? Why/Why not?

4.How important is the availability of specialized care (e.g., NICU, high-risk pregnancy care) in your decision-making process in selecting a birthing center?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

5.Are there any aspects of DCMC's birthing center that you find less appealing or lacking?

6.For anyone who has experienced another birthing center: What specific features did the other birthing center offer that influenced your decision to deliver there?

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