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Cesarean Section

Researchers from University of Dundee detail findings in cesarean section

Published in Women's Health Weekly, January 6th, 2011

2011 JAN 6 -- "An earlier matched cohort study in the United Kingdom found a significantly higher perinatal mortality rate for births booked under an independent midwife compared with births in National Health Service units (1.7% [25/1,508] vs 0.6% [45/7,366]). This study examined independent midwives' management and decision making in the 15 instances of perinatal death that occurred at term," scientists in Scotland report.

"Thematic analysis of independent midwives' case notes was performed in instances of perinatal mortality. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the midwives concerned. Home birth was attempted in 13 of the 15 cases. Significant...

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