Women’s experience of transfer from midwifery unit to hospital obstetric unit during labour: a qualitative interview study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Midwifery units offer care to women with straightforward pregnancies, but unforeseen complications can arise during labour or soon after birth, necessitating transfer to a hospital obstetric unit. In England, 21% of women planning bi...

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Main Authors: Rowe Rachel E, Kurinczuk Jennifer J, Locock Louise, Fitzpatrick Ray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/129