Under scrutiny: midwives' experience of intrapartum transfer from home to hospital within the context of a planned homebirth in western australia

Conclusion The decision to transfer to hospital represents a profound shift in expectations for the woman and midwife that is often not recognised by hospital staff. Intrapartum transfer is a challenging clinical decision for all parties; midwives, women, partners and health services. Increased effort by maternity health professionals to improve communication and collaboration must be a priority to better support women and their partners who make an informed decision to have a planned homebirth.
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research