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AUSER on 5/13/2006 2:06:08 PM |
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homebirth |
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There is, in fact, a large body of research on home birth going back over 25 years, including a systematic review, in addition to the two studies you mention. Studies with sound methodology uniformly conclude that planned home birth with a qualified birth attendant produces equally good, and often better, outcomes than are found in similar women planning hospital birth. The exception is an extremely flawed study, Pang 2002, which I have deconstructed in the "Flawed Studies" section of this website.
-- Henci
P.S. Coming Attractions: Within the next 6 months, the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services will be publishing a systematic review of the research underpinning the Ten Steps of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative. It will provide an abundance of research, including the research into the safety and effectiveness of home birth. By: Henci Goer |
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