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Season 2025
Episode 504
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New Law Makes it Easier for Birth Centers to Operate Outside Hospitals
Season 2025
Episode 495
California lawmakers passed a new law to make it easier for birth centers to operate outside hospitals. Supporters say the changes could slow closures, expand access to midwives, and help families in regions left without nearby labor and delivery units.
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Guidelines urge updated shots for 6 months+, and insurers must cover.
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