Intrapartum and neonatal mortality in low ‐risk term women in midwife‐led care and obstetrician‐led care at the onset of labor: A national matched cohort study

ConclusionsAmong low ‐risk term women, there were comparable intrapartum and neonatal mortality rates for women starting labor in midwife‐led vs obstetrician‐led care, with lower intervention rates and fewer low Apgar scores in the midwife group.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - December 10, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Melanie M. J. Wiegerinck, Martine Eskes, Joris A. M. Post, Ben W. Mol, Anita C. J. Ravelli Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research