The role, practice and training of unregulated birth workers in Australia: A mixed methods study

In Australia, the provision of homebirth services by unregulated birthworkers (doulas, ex-registered midwives, traditional midwives and lay workers) has increased. Accessing a homebirth with a registered midwife via mainstream services is limited. Concern is growing that new legislation aimed at prohibiting unregulated birthworkers practice may result in homebirth going underground.
Source: Women and Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Tags: Original Research - Qualitative Source Type: research