Birthing Centers
| Definition: |
Free-standing facilities that provide prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care and usually incorporate family-centered maternity care concepts and practices. |
| Notes: |
note X ref BIRTHING CENTERS, FREE-STANDING: do not confuse with BIRTHING CENTERS, HOSPITAL see DELIVERY ROOMS; check also tags PREGNANCY & INFANT, NEWBORN |
| Also Called: |
Free Standing Birthing Center |
Birthing Centers Definitions and Terms
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