birthplace is a profoundly important aspect of women׳s experience of childbirth. ... and is strongly influenced by, the social, cultural and political context within which .... defined as not having any level two or three referral criteria as defined in the New .... 'I wanted to be in a space that meant the least possible intervention –
Birthplace is a profoundly important aspect of women's experience of childbirth. ... Childbirth and the culture surrounding it are powerful dimensions of human .... 'low risk' was defined as not having any level two or three referral ..... midwife (29%), friends (24%) and least frequently, from their partner (6%).
Almost all the respondents perceived themselves as the main birthplace decision-makers. Accessing a ‘specialist facility’ was the most important factor for the tertiary hospital group. The primary unit group identified several factors, including ‘closeness to home’, ‘ease of access’, the ‘atmosphere’ of the unit and avoidance of ‘unnecessary intervention’ as important. Both groups believed their chosen birthplace was the right and ‘safe’ place for them. The concept of ‘safety’ was integral and based on the participants’ differing perception of safety in childbirth.