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Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none

NC NewslineBy Kelcie Moseley-MorrisOctober 27, 2026

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Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes, but 10 states do not have any birth centers at all, and more could be built with certain state policy solutions and different models of care, a new report suggests. Birth centers can be an attractive option […]

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