Comparison of midwife-led and consultant-led care of healthy women at low risk of childbirth complications in the Republic of Ireland: a randomised trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>No midwifery-led units existed in Ireland before 2004. The aim of this study was to compare midwife-led (MLU) versus consultant-led (CLU) care for healthy, pregnant women without risk factors for labour and delivery.</p> <p&...

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Main Authors: Begley Cecily, Devane Declan, Clarke Mike, McCann Colette, Hughes Patricia, Reilly Mary, Maguire Roisin, Higgins Shane, Finan Alan, Gormally Siobhan, Doyle Miriam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/11/85