Outcomes associated with planned place of birth among low-risk pregnancies in Ontario, Canada (2012–2021): A protocol for a population-based propensity score weighted cohort study

BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that for low-risk pregnancies, planned home births attended by a skilled health professional in settings where such services are well integrated are associated with lower risk of intrapartum interventions and no increase in adverse health outcomes. Monitoring and updating evidence on the safety of planned home births is necessary to inform ongoing clinical and policy decisions. METHODS: This protocol describes a …