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An evaluation of the midwifery services at a New Zealand community maternity unit (birth centre)

Abstract:

A comprehensive evaluation was undertaken in 2002/2003 of the midwifery services in a New Zealand community maternity unit. A range of stakeholder perspectives included interviews with midwives and women, and analysis of birth outcomes statistics from 1203 women and their infants (1999-2001 inclusive). The important midwifery management and decision-making skills needed for working autonomously and successfully are recognised.

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birth centre, community maternity unit, influence of place of birth on outcome, midwifery-led unit, primary unit