2023
Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States
Combellick J, Telfer M, Ibrahim B, Novick G, Morelli E, James-Conterelli S, Kennedy H. Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 228: s983-s993. PMID: 37164503, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCesarean SectionFemaleHumansInfant MortalityInfant, NewbornLabor, ObstetricMidwiferyParturitionPregnancyUnited StatesConceptsMidwifery careCesarean deliveryHigh-income countriesContinuum of pregnancyMore vaginal birthsInduction of laborHigh patient satisfactionNeonatal mortality ratePreterm birthVaginal birthIntrapartum careIntrapartum periodPatient satisfactionLive birthsHealth characteristicsIntrapartum settingRespectful careMortality rateHealth outcomesHealthcare providersPractice protocolsCareMidwivesBirthNational outcomes
2000
Maternal mortality in rural Gambia: levels, causes and contributing factors.
Walraven G, Telfer M, Rowley J, Ronsmans C. Maternal mortality in rural Gambia: levels, causes and contributing factors. Bulletin Of The World Health Organization 2000, 78: 603-13. PMID: 10859854, PMCID: PMC2560770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birthsMaternal deathsMaternal mortalityHealth careDirect obstetric causesReproductive age mortalityMaternal mortality ratioPrimary health careMaternal mortality estimatesObstetric causesLack of transportObstetric deathsEarly pregnancyObstetric referralsMortality ratioRural GambiaMortalityDeathCareIndirect causesAge mortalityBirthCauseMortality estimatesSame period