Collaboration in maternity care: a randomised controlled trial comparing community‐based continuity of care with standard hospital care

2001127 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Caroline Homer · Family Planning NSW

Gregory K. Davis · Family Planning NSW

Pat Brodie · Family Planning NSW

Athena Sheehan · Family Planning NSW

Lesley Barclay · Family Planning NSW

Jo Wills · Family Planning NSW

Michael Chapman ·

Abstract

Community-based continuity of maternity care provided by midwives and obstetricians resulted in a significantly reduced caesarean section rate. There were no other differences in clinical outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Global Maternal and Child Health Primary Care and Health Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 108, Issue 1, pp. 16-22

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2001.00022.x

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