Many Communities Now Offer the Availability of Free-Standing Birth Centers

question 25

Multiple Choice

Many communities now offer the availability of free-standing birth centers to provide care for low-risk women during pregnancy,birth,and postpartum.When counseling the newly pregnant woman regarding this option,the nurse should be aware that this type of care setting includes which advantages? Select all that apply.

• A) Less expensive than acute-care hospitals
• B) Access to follow-up care for 6 weeks postpartum
• C) Equipped for obstetric emergencies
• D) Safe, home-like births in a familiar setting
• E) Staffing by lay midwives