Birthing center
Birthing Center
A Birthing Center (pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrθɪŋ ˈsɛntər/) is a healthcare facility, staffed by midwives, nurses, and/or obstetricians, for mothers in labor, who may be assisted by doulas and coaches.
Etymology
The term "Birthing Center" is derived from the English words "birth" and "center". "Birth" comes from the Old English gebyrd meaning "birth, descent, race, nature," and "center" comes from the Latin centrum meaning "center".
Description
Birthing Centers provide a more homelike environment than a hospital labor ward and are designed to provide a natural, family-oriented childbirth experience. They often include facilities for water birth and other non-medical pain management options.
Related Terms
- Midwife: A healthcare professional who provides care and support to women during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
- Doula: A non-medical person who assists a woman before, during, or after childbirth, to provide emotional support and physical help if needed.
- Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.
- Water birth: A birth in which the mother spends the final stages of labor in a birthing pool, with delivery taking place either in or out of the water.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Birthing center
- Wikipedia's article - Birthing center
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