So here's a situation that is odd but would love feedback.
A new birthing center opened here in Buffalo-they say it's the only other one outside of NYC. Other than this place you would either give birth in a hospital or at home. I didn't like the whole hospital thing and would love to avoid it if possible, so when I saw this place open up I was so excited! I did some research, talked with them over the phone and have an appointment on Wednesday to meet with the OBGYN to get answers to our questions (mostly what happens if something goes wrong). She's in-network and my insurance plan says it covers birthing centers 100% like they do with hospital births. You can have as many people there as you want (I really want my daughter to be there-I think I would cope better with birth if she's there and involved, somewhat) and you only stay 3-4 hours after birth then go home. No medical intervention, you can give birth in the birthing pool, etc. Opposite of the hospitals here.
So the issue is this place is in the same office and is run by the same doctor who runs an abortion clinic. Separate space, obv, because this place has a bedroom, bathroom with birthing tub, etc. but it's been on the news and in magazines promoting the fact that they do both. My husband is pro-life, I'm pro-choice and while I'm not looking for a discussion on which is right I don't think DH is going to be able to get past that fact. He says he doesn't want to promote it. He's willing to go and meet with the doctor but i'm losing hope really quickly that he'll agree to letting me switch doctors. And while I wish I could just do it without his blessing I don't want to cause WW3. I'm obv not going there for anything but OBGYN care and to give birth in the birthing center.
If anyone is uncomfortable with me discussing this I will delete my post. I just don't know how to convince him to see past their other services to allow me to have a more pleasant birthing experience than my first.
