An exploration of midwives' approaches to slow progress of labour in birth centres, using case study methodology
Background: Slow progress of labour (SPL) occurs in 3-37% of all labours. It constitutes the main cause of primary caesarean section (CS) and is associated with operative births, maternal and foetal morbidity, and a negative birthing experience. SPL is also the principal reason for the transfers of...
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University of Nottingham
2016
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.701258 |