starting my own natural birthing center?

[CNA1991]

I am currently looking into what field of nursing I want to pursue and for the longest time, I felt it should be my own business. I have always known that I wanted to work with mothers and Infants ( I have considered NICU, Mother-baby, Lactation consultant, and L&D nursing). I also know that I want to call the shots and be in charge. I figured, what would be a better way to combine them than a natural birthing center? I plan on becoming a certified midwife with mother-baby, NRP, and CCRN certifications as well as getting an AA in business to start out with if I decide this is right for me. The thing I am scared about is the popularity of natural birth decreasing or people thinking that it is "only for hippies" and not getting any business. I am also scared of not being technical enough or savy enough to keep a business going once it starts or finding someone to talk to if I need advice in business matters. I also have considered starting my own nursing school as a second option because I love the idea of teaching though the only thing is I would miss is having direct contact with patients . I know it's REALLY early to be thinking about this (heck, I am only a CNA currently) but I want to decide my path and develop a game plan early so I will be able to work things out and save more to invest into my idea for the future. Anybody have any advice for me and how I should go about researching my idea? Anybody on Allnurses own a natural birthing center or school that could tell me about it? Thanks:nurse:

[Empress0511]

fast forward! I'm now a lactation educator counselor. I live in Miami but did my training with the university of san Francisco extension and I'm also a birth doula!! My company The Village Maternity Services is scheduled to officially launch Feb 2014 and we will be offering services in the bird road art district of Miami. It was good coming back to this blog! Seeing where I first started while still in nursing school when it was all just a dream. The goal is to still open that birthing center and I'm going to do it! Thank you everyone that gave me input. your suggestions were truly helpful!!!

[forthebirds]

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[AspiringNurseMW]

So I know this is an old post, but any chance the OP is still here and can give an update on her journey?

[MsNurseMS]

Empress0511 Wonderful news!! I know that this is somewhat of an old post, but I just wanted to say CONGRATS! Could you provide some tips, advice for fellow nurses who are also interested in sharing this journey. I would love to hear from you and how things are going. keep at it!!! :)