- birthing center
- birth·ing center .bər-thiŋ- n a facility usu. staffed by nurse-midwives that provides a less institutionalized setting than a hospital for women who wish to deliver by natural childbirth
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birthing center
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Birthing center — A birthing center or centre is a healthcare facility, staffed by nurse midwives, midwives and/or obstetricians, for mothers in labor, who may be assisted by doulas and coaches. By attending the laboring mother, the doulas can assist the midwives… … Wikipedia
birthing center — noun : a facility usually staffed by nurse midwives that provides a less institutionalized setting than a hospital for women who wish to deliver by natural childbirth … Useful english dictionary
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