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birthing centre

British  
/ ˈbɜːθɪŋ /

noun

  1. a private maternity hospital

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The new hospital is expected to have an admission unit, early pregnancy department and an active birthing centre with 10 dedicated rooms for mothers who choose midwifery-led care.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

The sisters set up a birthing centre together but their ethics are at opposite ends of the spectrum.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2023

Women will not be able to give birth at a birthing centre while ambulance staff strike, a NHS trust has said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2023

They had decided on a home birth because of what she said was the "appalling state" of the birthing centre in Shrewsbury.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2022

Because so many children are disabled due to cerebral palsy, which can result from injury during birth, in August Hope for Home opened a birthing centre, run by a midwife who is training other midwives.

From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2018