Dueling Statistics: Is Out-of-Hospital Birth Safe?

ABSTRACT In this article, two recent studies comparing out-of-hospital birth and hospital birth are discussed. The author critiques the studies highlighting the possible reasons for differences in the findings related to home birth. In addition, the findings of both studies add to the body of knowle...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of perinatal education 2016, Vol.25 (2), p.75-79
1. Verfasser:	Goer, Henci
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Advanced Practice Childbirth & labor Critical Care, Acute Care, and Emergency Home births Midwifery Mortality Nursing Nursing Education Obstetrics Pediatrics and Neonatal Planning Population Qualifications Statistics Studies Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	ABSTRACT In this article, two recent studies comparing out-of-hospital birth and hospital birth are discussed. The author critiques the studies highlighting the possible reasons for differences in the findings related to home birth. In addition, the findings of both studies add to the body of knowledge that suggests there are risks associated with hospital birth.
ISSN:	1058-1243 1548-8519
DOI:	10.1891/1058-1243.25.2.75