Journal article
Use of Routine Interventions in Vaginal Labor and Birth: Findings from the Maternity Experiences Survey
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Intervention rates in maternity practices vary considerably across Canadian provinces and territories. The objective of this study was to describe the use of routine interventions and practices in labor and birth as reported by women in the Maternity Experiences Survey of the Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System. Rates of interventions and practices are considered in the light of current evidence and both Canadian and …
Authors
Chalmers B; Kaczorowski J; Levitt C; Dzakpasu S; O’Brien B; Lee L; Boscoe M; Young D; System MESGOTCPS; Agency of Canada PH
Journal
Birth, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 13–25
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
March 2009
DOI
10.1111/j.1523-536x.2008.00291.x
ISSN
0730-7659