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Birthing Centers

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

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