"Birth may be the most powerful creative experience in a woman's life. It can either be a disruption in the flow of human existence, having little or nothing to do with the passionate longing that created the baby, or it can be lived with beauty and dignity, and labor itself can be a celebration of joy." --Sheila Kitzinger, author of The Experience of Childbirth

	Naturopathy Birthing Center Acupuncture Massage Quit Smoking	Birthing Center At the Seattle Birth Center we believe that birth is one of the most important and intimate processes of life. We are committed to providing a safe and wonderful birth experience for you, your partner, and your baby. Creating an atmosphere of security and comfort allows you to labor and birth more effectively--with much less need for intervention--and facilitates profound sharing between family members at such a special time. A gentle, natural birth has a positive long-lasting effect on the bonding that occurs between a new baby and its mother and father. We offer birthing services in the warm environment of your home or at our birthing center.  We invite you to visit the Seattle Birth Center, or call to set up your free prenatal consultation. Birth Services Complete Prenatal Care Nutritional Counseling for Pregnancy Childbirth Education Classes Safe, natural childbirth at our licensed birth center, or in your home Water Birth Postpartum Care and Ongoing Pediatric Care Low fees--one-third to one-half the typical hospital birth charge, and we accept insurance or medical coupons.