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Birth center eligibility criteria

Birth center eligibility criteria are written rules used to decide whether a pregnancy is appropriate for birth center care.

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How to choose a birth center and evaluate quality

How to choose a birth center and evaluate quality

Start with clinical fit, not atmosphere The first question is not whether the room feels peaceful; it is whether the birth center is clinically appropriate for you and your baby. Birth centers are best suited to pregnancies expected to remain low risk, usually with a single fetus, cephalic presentation near term, no major maternal medical […]