Birthing Center Shutdown Sparks Outcry | Montpelier News

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is set to shut down its birthing center in 6-9 months, citing a $20,000-$21,000 loss per birth — but community outcry is mounting. Nurses, patients, and locals flooded the hospital ahead of a meeting, sharing harrowing stories of lifesaving care and warning that forcing expectant mothers to travel far could endanger lives and drive families away. While the board cites shrinking birth rates and soaring costs, they’re negotiating with state officials for alternatives — but for now, the center stays open, leaving the future of local maternity care hanging in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b6d64565c5ddc21