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
A, B, D
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Correct Women who are at low risk and desire a safe, home-like birth are very
satisfied with this type of care setting. The new mother may return to the
birth center for postpartum follow-up care, breastfeeding assistance, and
family planning information for 6 weeks postpartum. Because birth centers
do not incorporate advanced technologies into their services, costs are
significantly less than those for a hospital setting.
Incorrect The major disadvantage of this care setting is that these facilities are not
equipped to handle obstetric emergencies. Should unforeseen difficulties
occur, the woman must be transported by ambulance to the nearest
hospital. Birth centers are usually staffed by certified nurse-midwives
(CNMs); however, in some states lay midwives may provide this service.
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