oregonchick wrote:
I wish I could find a private birthing center in my
area - I am willing to pay out of pocket. But how does one locate such
services. I'm in Portland, OR, so there should be something like that here.

Yellow pages.

And when you contact them, ask if there's a discount if you pre-pay.
The local hospital here offered one, and from what I understand, it's
pretty common practice.

Good luck,
Amy