A critical analysis of Australian policies and guidelines for water immersion during labour and birth.

CONCLUSION: Policies and guidelines pertaining to water immersion, particularly for birth reflect opinion and varied interpretations of the current literature base. A degree of hegemonic influence was noted prompting recommendations for future maternity care policy and guidelines'.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of South Australia approved the research.
PMID: 28529087 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Women Birth - May 18, 2017 Category: Midwifery Authors: Cooper M, McCutcheon H, Warland J Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research