Midwifery: an alternative to hospital births – freeing up beds Gene Marrano April 3, 2020 1 minute read The New Life Birth Center in Rocky Mount suggests an alternative for low-risk pregnant women when that day arrives – using a midwife to deliver their baby. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Yokohama suspends production at Salem plantNext: State allocates $2.5 million to shelter Virginia homeless during pandemic Related Stories Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom Ian Price April 22, 2026