Comparison of midwife-led and consultant-led care of healthy women at low risk of childbirth complications in the Republic of Ireland: a randomised trial

• Main Authors: Begley Cecily (Author), Devane Declan (Author), Clarke Mike (Author), McCann Colette (Author), Hughes Patricia (Author), Reilly Mary (Author), Maguire Roisin (Author), Higgins Shane (Author), Finan Alan (Author), Gormally Siobhan (Author), Doyle Miriam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>No midwifery-led units existed in Ireland before 2004. The aim of this study was to compare midwife-led (MLU) versus consultant-led (CLU) care for healthy, pregnant women without risk factors for labour and delivery.</p> <p&...