About Us

The philosophy of the Alternative Birth Care Unit (ABC) is to provide a natural birth experience – one that does not routinely require medical intervention – and one that respects your privacy while encouraging family involvement.

Our comfortable, home-like atmosphere offers privacy and intimacy in a medically supported environment. Our professional staff is committed to the philosophy that birth is a healthy, normal event that does not require medical intervention except in specific, problem circumstances.

At the ABC Unit you will enjoy:
• Over thirty years experience in providing a homelike natural childbirth experience
• Doulas welcome and unlimited family visitation
• Freedom to eat and drink in labor
• Natural care practices; aroma therapy, massage oil, herbal baths and locally produced baby wash
• Respect for your cultural and religious preferences
• Low intervention and c-section rates

Every Birthing Center room is equipped with:
• Queen size bed
• Hydrotherapy tub
• Walk-in Shower
• Birthing chair
• Comfortable recliner chair
• Refrigerator and many more amenities

As part of our continuing service of care, a member of the Providence ABC Unit team will follow up with you by phone after you return home.