A retrospective, descriptive study of maternal and neonatal transfers, and clinical outcomes of a Primary Maternity Unit in rural Queensland, 2009-2011.

CONCLUSION: The results challenge the notion that birthing services can only be offered in rural areas with onsite surgical capability. More PMUs should be made available in rural areas, in line with national and state policy and international evidence. PMID: 25458610 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25458610?dopt=Abstract

Source: Women Birth - November 22, 2014 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kruske S, Schultz T, Eales S, Kildea S Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research