Water immersion policies and guidelines: How are they informed?

CONCLUSION: Perceived limitations of research and the subsequent translation of this perceived paucity of evidence into policies and guidelines, has impacted on women's ability to exercise choice and autonomy with respect to water immersion and indeed, on the professional autonomy of practitioners who wish to facilitate it.
PMID: 30244838 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Women Birth - September 20, 2018 Category: Midwifery Authors: Cooper M, McCutcheon H, Warland J Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research