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Green space

Green space is accessible natural or vegetated outdoor area that may support birth outcomes through activity, stress reduction, and cleaner surroundings.

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How environment affects natural birth outcomes

How environment affects natural birth outcomes

Understanding environment in natural birth In the context of natural birth, environment means more than the room where labor happens. It includes the external environment before birth, such as air quality, housing conditions, green space, occupational exposures, heat, noise, and contact with environmental chemicals. It also includes the intrapartum environment: lighting, privacy, sound, staff interactions, […]