Published April 14, 2010, 08:01 AM
Minnesota bill would regulate birth centers
Minnesota lawmakers are considering tighter regulations for birth centers that offer an alternative to delivering a baby in the hospital.By: Associated Press,
ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers are considering tighter regulations for birth centers that offer an alternative to delivering a baby in the hospital.
Rep. Maria Ruud (rood) wants to require birth centers that operate outside of hospitals to get a license from the state's Health Department. The licenses would be up for renewal every year.
Birth centers are geared toward women with low-risk pregnancies.
The House Finance Committee hears the bill from Ruud, a Democrat from Minnetonka, today.
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