Comparison of vaginal birth outcomes in midwifery-led versus physician-led setting: A propensity score-matched analysis

Abstract

Experts in many countries are recommending a scaling up midwifery-led care as a model to improve maternal and newborn outcomes, reduce rates of unnecessary interventions, realise cost savings, and facilitate normal spontaneous vaginal birth.

Keywords

• midwifery-led care
• physician-led care
• birth outcomes
• vaginal birth