What is the Birthplace cohort study? This 2 year English study (April 2008-2010) looked at 64538 low-risk births involving 90% of all midwifery units in England to consider the safety, cost-effectiveness and availability of current maternity services in the 4 available locations: hospital obstetric units (OU), alongside midwifery units (AMU), freestanding midwifery units (FMU) (collectively ...
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NHS modernisation listening exercise
The Department of Health (DH) has instigated a consultation exercise to find out what people think about their proposed NHS reforms. An online form provided the basis for feedback and Maternal Link took the opportunity to share 7 years of experience talking to everyone from Trust managers to individual midwives around the UK, summarised under ...
Why pay for HypnoBirthing? The true cost of healthcare
The cost of healthcare In Britain we see healthcare as something that should be free. We enjoy access to world class medics and technology simply by walking off the street into the correct building. And we defend our right to this service vociferously. But of course, nothing is actually free in life.Healthcare is only ...