"mother and baby unit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mother and baby units [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mother and baby unit (plural mother and baby units)
  1. (UK, healthcare) An inpatient unit for women who have mental health issues around the time of pregnancy or childbirth. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Healthcare Synonyms: MBU [initialism]
    Sense id: en-mother_and_baby_unit-en-noun-caFXTTfl Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, healthcare

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