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Hospital labor & delivery vs birth center. which is better and why?

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Dr. Miguel Cano answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Define Birth Center: I deliver at a birth center which has private rooms, newborn rooming, birth plan receptive... But still offer 24/7 epidural service, full or availability in-house for emergencies, full time peds/neonatologist if needed, and full lab & blood bank services. Most hospital l&d units are emulating birth centers & maintain all support services in case of emergencies. Tour & deliver where you feel safe.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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