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: Elizabeth C. Rigg, Virginia Schmied, Kath Peters, Hannah G. Dahlen Tags: Original Research - Qualitative Source Type: research
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