Does midwifery continuity of care make a difference to women with perinatal mental health conditions: A cohort study, from Australia

Perinatal mental health (PMH) conditions are associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes including preterm birth. Midwifery caseload group practice (continuity of care, MCP) improves perinatal outcomes including a 24  % reduction of preterm birth. The evidence is unclear whether MCP has the same effect for women with perinatal mental health conditions.

Source: Women and Birth - August 5, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Allison Cummins, Kathleen Baird, Sarah J. Melov, Lena Melhem, Carolyn Hilsabeck, Monica Hook, James Elhindi, Dharmintra Pasupathy Source Type: research