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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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What is a Birth Center?

Safe and Sensitive Care

• People: Parents and professionals creating family-centered care.
• Place: Caring, warm and homelike setting where you are supported and respected as well as safe and secure.
• Program of Care: Balancing the human touch and technology to give you the time and attention you need before, during and after the birth.
• Part of the Health Care System: Complete network of maternity and women's health services covered by major health insurance plans.
• Practice of Midwifery: Provided by any qualified provider who practices a wellness and holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, and women's health care.

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