birthing center
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of birthing center
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Inpatient hospice facilities have the atmosphere of a bed-and-breakfast, or a birthing center, but for the dying.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025
At Hillsdale Hospital in southern Michigan, a 65% increase in respiratory illness activity in late December triggered a limitation to visitors in the birthing center.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024
A former labor and delivery nurse from Boston, Mitchell wants to open Birth Sanctuary Gainesville, a free-standing birthing center for those who don’t want to have their child in a hospital.
From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022
As they approach the day of delivery, even while heading toward a patient-centered birthing center, their whole experience is nerve-racking in ways it shouldn’t be — thereby making this movie’s point.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2022
“Shouldn’t you like lie down or go to the birthing center or something?”
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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