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Policies and Practices on Out-of-Hospital Birth: a Review of Qualitative Studies in the Time of Coronavirus

verfasst von: Patrizia Quattrocchi

Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports | Ausgabe 1/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on out-of-hospital births (at home or in an independent birth center) in high-income countries in the time of coronavirus. Qualitative studies published between 2020 and 2022 providing findings on women’s and health providers’ perspectives and experiences, as well as policies and practices implemented, are synthetized.

Recent Findings

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of women choosing the home or a birth center to deliver has grown considerably. Main reasons for this choice include fear of contagion in facilities and restrictions during delivery and the post-partum period, especially women’s separation from their companion of choice and their newborn. Findings suggest that homebirth within a public model has several advantages in the experience of birth for both women and professionals during the pandemic period, maintaining the benefits of biomedicine when needed.

Summary

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the interest in out-of-hospital birth increased in high-income countries, and the number of women choosing the home or a birth center to deliver has grown considerably. This review aims to give a more in-depth understanding of women’s and health providers’ perspectives on and experiences of out-of-hospital birth services during this period. Twenty-five studies in different countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Croatia, and Norway, were reviewed. Findings stress that out-of-hospital birth has allowed women to deliver according to their wishes and needs. In addition, the pandemic experience represents an opportunity for policy to better support and integrate out-of-hospital services in the health care system in the future.

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Titel: Policies and Practices on Out-of-Hospital Birth: a Review of Qualitative Studies in the Time of Coronavirus
verfasst von: Patrizia Quattrocchi
Publikationsdatum: 09.12.2022
Verlag: Springer US
Schlagwort: COVID-19
Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports / Ausgabe 1/2023
Print ISSN: 1548-3584
Elektronische ISSN: 1548-3592
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-022-00354-7

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