Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Caseload midwifery care versus standard maternity care for women of any risk: M@NGO, a randomised controlled trial. |
| Authors: |
Tracy, Sally K., Hartz, Donna L., Tracy, Mark B., Allen, Jyai, Forti, Amanda, Hall, Bev, White, Jan, Lainchbury, Anne, Stapleton, Helen, Beckmann, Michael, Bisits, Andrew, Homer, Caroline, Foureur, Maralyn, Welsh, Alec, Kildea, Sue |
| Source: |
Lancet. 11/23/2013, Vol. 382 Issue 9906, p1723-1732. 10p. |
| Subjects: |
Midwifery, Maternal health services, Pregnant women, Women's health, Obstetrics |
| Abstract: |
The article cites a research study that examines the clinical and cost outcomes of caseload midwifery care for women irrespective of risk factors. It is said that the continuity of midwifery care benefits women at low risk of pregnancy complications. In this study, pregnant women were randomly assigned to either caseload midwifery care or standard maternity care. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
