Outcomes of Care in Birth Centers: Demonstration of a Durable Model
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Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of women receiving care in 79 midwifery-led birth centers in 33 US states from 2007 to 2010. Data were entered into the American Association of Birth Centers Uniform Data Set after obtaining informed consent. Analysis was by intention to treat, with descriptive statistics calculated for maternal and neonatal outcomes for all women presenting to birth centers in labor including those requiring transfer to hospital care.
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Outcomes of care in birth centers: demonstration of a durable model.
INTRODUCTION The safety and effectiveness of birth center care have been demonstrated in previous studies, including the National Birth Center Study and the San Diego Birth Center Study. This study examines outcomes of birth center care in the present maternity care environment. METHODS This was a prospective cohort study of women receiving care in 79 midwifery-led birth centers in 33 US stat...
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تاریخ انتشار 2013