Continuity of care by a primary midwife (caseload midwifery): a cost analysis using results from the COSMOS randomised controlled trial

• Main Authors: Hannah Jackson (Author), Della A Forster (Author), Helen L McLachlan (Author), Emily J Callander (Author), Mary-Ann Davey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Caseload midwifery (continuity of midwifery carer) offers benefits including lower caesarean section rates, lower risks of preterm birth and stillbirth, and improved maternal satisfaction of care. Despite these advantages, concerns about additional costs hinder widespread implementation...