Background We previously concluded that risk of stillbirth, neonatal mortality or morbidity is
not different whether birth is intended at home or hospital. Here, we compare the occurrence …

Background The purpose of this systematic review (PROSPERO Ref: CRD42017053264)
was to describe and interpret the qualitative research on parent's decision-making and …

This classic book, first published in 1992 and again in 2003, has inspired three generations
of childbearing people, birth activists and researchers, and birth practitioners—midwives …

OBJECTIVE: To describe rates of maternal and perinatal birth outcomes for community births
and to compare outcomes by planned place of birth (home vs state-licensed, freestanding …

Abstract Background Childbirth in Australia occurs predominantly in a biomedical context,
with 97% of births occurring in hospital. A small percentage of women choose to birth …

UK legislation and government policy favour women's rights to bodily autonomy and active
involvement in childbirth decision-making including the right to decline recommendations of …

Birth-related decisions principally center on safety; giving birth during a pandemic brings
safety challenges to a new level, especially when choosing the birth setting. Amid the …

In 1991, the federal government launched Healthy Start to improve maternal-child health
outcomes. In 2021, the program provided more than $115 million in funding for 101 …

Introduction Contemporary ethical issues in the maternity system are nuanced, complex and
layered. Medicalisation and the reported rise in incidence of mistreatment and birth trauma …

Abstract Background In Australia there have been regulatory and insurance changes
negatively affecting homebirth. Aim The aim of this study is to explore the characteristics …