Association between childbirth attitudes and fear on birth preferences of a future generation of Australian parents.

CONCLUSION: Adults reported fear levels that warrant attention prior to a future pregnancy. Although the majority would choose a vaginal birth, they require awareness of benefits and risks for both vaginal and caesarean births to ensure their decisions reflect informed choice rather than influences of inadequate knowledge or fear. PMID: 27233945 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Women Birth - May 23, 2016 Category: Midwifery Authors: Hauck YL, Stoll KH, Hall WA, Downie J Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research