Background The comparative safety of different birth settings is widely debated. Comparing
research across high-income countries is complex, given differences in maternity service …

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex
and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than …

Background More women are choosing to birth at home in well-resourced countries.
Concerns persist that out-of-hospital birth contributes to higher perinatal and neonatal …

In high-income countries, medical interventions to address the known risks associated with
pregnancy and birth have been largely successful and have resulted in very low levels of …

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: Few researchers have evaluated neonatal mortality in the combined
presence of preterm birth (PTB) and small-for-gestational age (SGA) birth weight. None …

Introduction Most women who give birth for the first time experience some form of perineal
trauma. Second‐degree tears contribute to long‐term consequences for women and are a …

Objective To review the evidence relating to nonpharmacological approaches in the
management of pain during labour and delivery. To formulate recommendations for the …

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 …

Background Midwives' roles in sexual and reproductive health and rights continues to
evolve. Understanding the profession's role and how midwives can be integrated into health …