Birth center
Birth Center
A Birth Center (pronounced: bɜːrθ sɛntər) is a healthcare facility, often associated with Maternity care, that provides a homelike setting for women during Childbirth.
Etymology
The term "Birth Center" is derived from the English words "birth," meaning the emergence of a baby from the womb, and "center," referring to a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
Description
Birth Centers are designed to provide a more natural, family-oriented childbirth experience. They are often staffed by Midwives and offer a range of services including prenatal care, childbirth education, labor and delivery support, and postpartum care.
Birth Centers typically support the philosophy of natural childbirth and may offer alternative pain management options such as Water birth and Doula support. They are often equipped with comfortable furnishings and facilities designed to make the childbirth experience more comfortable and less clinical than a traditional hospital setting.
Related Terms
- Midwife: A healthcare professional who specializes in supporting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
- Doula: A trained companion who is not a healthcare professional and who supports another individual through a significant health-related experience, such as childbirth.
- Water birth: A birth process where childbirth occurs in water, often used as a method for pain relief.
- Maternity care: The health care services provided to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Birth center
- Wikipedia's article - Birth center
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