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What is a Birth Center?

first photo: emergency resuscitation equipment; second photo: hospital building; third photo: health care professional discussing file with a mother

Part of the Health Care System

Birth Centers are part of the system of quality health care in many communities. They provide a complete network of maternity and women's health services including:

Birth Center care is covered by major health insurance plans including Medicaid (in most states) and Champus.

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