(Birth center) I need help

I'm low income, first-time mom to be. I have so much anxiety this pregnancy has been really rough so far I've been in and out of the hospitals with (HG) and they are awful I really don't like the way the hospitals treat me or my partner I'm so terrified of having to go to a hospital to deliver my baby I want something calm that I feel in control of I so desperately need this birth center I was recommended to but I can't afford there fees I'm struggling with low income I can Barely afford rent currently Me and my partner are looking for jobs I lost my job last month From being in the hospital too many days and now I'm Seriously struggling just to afford to eat I have Wic but thanks to my mother in law we are not qualified for ebt assistance I'm trying to get all the assistance I can but so far haven't found much help The days keep going by Without stability housing proper food I have no baby items yet I need help please I'm scared I'm so desperate any advice or possibly helping reach the goal so I can be a patient at the birth center and not have a traumatic birth I just want a waterbirth but for there care it's $7,000 I'm making about $700 a month currently and 400-500 is going to bills at least sometime I have nothing to survive on I can't Even afford to get our vehicle fixed so I can make my appointments We are doing everything we can but we are scared of upcoming baby day and I need support so bad rn this is getting too much for me mentally the birth center is $7,000.00 and $1,000.00 more for a home birth. My partnership insurance will cover nothing for this I'm at a loss help me mamas I'm all alone in this

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You should add a birth fund in your baby registry and see if your community can chip in. Have you tried getting Medicaid and finding a home birth midwife or birth center that take Medicaid?

@✨Wis 🇭🇹 OK I didn't know you could add a birth fund.I'm not sure how to do that.I've never meet a baby registrate before I don't really have any friends or family.So I didn't think I needed to make one I don't know anyone who would chip in How do I make one with a birth fund? And any ideas on how to share it?

@Anna I know on Amazon when you make a registry you have the option to add a fund for whatever you want. If that’s not an option,you best bet would be to obtain Medicaid outside of any employment you have or anyone you’re connected to. Some hospitals have people that can help you get it for the sake of pregnancy and you’ll be able to look for a birth center that will take your insurance

There might be other birth center options covered. Look into those. Maybe find a private doula or midwife. Unfortunately, in your situation, I would honestly try to save as much money for baby and the needs such as diapers, wipes, clothes, etc. Also, if you do give birth at the hospital, have your birth plan. Ask for calm voices, low lights (even bring your own string lights to avoid overhead fluorescents), your own play list, etc. Have it all written out with what you want. Emphasize a calming environment

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