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West Virginia

Pregnancy, birth and the first year in West Virginia, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

Birthing Choices: Birth Settings

Birth Settings in West Virginia

Hospitals
West Virginia hospitals offer family-centered maternity care with private rooms designed for labor, delivery, and recovery, providing a comfortable environment and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care for mothers and newborns. Many facilities also offer specialized services like neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) for high-risk births.

Birth Centers
Birth centers in West Virginia provide a comfortable, home-like, low-intervention setting with experienced midwives.

Home Births
Licensed midwives and certified professional midwives in West Virginia offer home birth options for families who prefer a private and familiar setting for childbirth. Families seeking home birth options can connect with: West Virginia Midwives Association Directory to locate licensed home birth providers across the state.
Many midwives provide comprehensive prenatal care, labor support, and postpartum follow-up at home.

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