From hospital to home: Australian midwives' experiences of transitioning into publicly-funded homebirth programs.
CONCLUSION: The transition from hospital to homebirth care required midwives to work to the full scope of their practice. When well supported by colleagues and managers, midwives transitioning into publicly-funded homebirth programs can have a positive experience that allows for a greater understanding of and appreciation for normal birth.
PMID: 27594344 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Women Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Coddington R, Catling C, Homer CS Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research
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