What are the advantages of a freestanding birth center? (Select all that apply.)
a. Home-like setting
b. Designed for high-risk pregnancies
c. Lower costs
d. Attended by certified obstetricians
e. Immediate emergency access
ANS: A, C
Advantages of a freestanding birth center include a homelike setting and lower costs because the center does not require expensive departments such as emergency or critical care. Freestanding birth centers are not designed for high-risk patients, are not attended by certified obstetricians, and do not have immediate emergency access.
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