First alongside midwifery led unit in a high complexity public hospital in Spain : Maternal and neonatal outcomes
Alcaraz-Vidal, Lucía (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Velasco, Inés (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Pascual, Montse (Management of Organization and Management Systems. Metropolitana North Region. Catalan Health Institute)
Gol i Gomez, Roser (Institut Català de la Salut)
Escuriet, Ramón (Universitat Ramon Llull)
Comas, Carmina (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)

Data:	2024
Resum:	Problem: Midwifery led units are rare in Spain. Background: Midwife-Led Care (MLC) is a widely extended model of care and, within this, the alongside midwifery-led units (AMLU) are those hospital-based and located in close connection with obstetric units. In Spain, CL is the first center belonging to the National Health System of these characteristics. Aim: To evaluate the first year of activity of this pioneering unit. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out to assess maternal and neonatal outcomes of births facilitated at CL by comparing with those births that fulfilled the criteria to be admitted at the AMLU but were assisted at the standard obstetric care unit of the hospital. Findings: 174 (20,3%) women and birthing people decided to give birth at CL, whereas 684 (79,7%) gave birth at the Obstetric Unit of the Hospital. Women assisted at the AMLU had lower intervention rates (episiotomy, epidural analgesia) and a higher rate of breastfeeding practice. There were no statistical differences in maternal outcomes (postpartum hemorrhage, third-or-four-degree laceration) or neonatal outcomes (Apgar< 7 at 5 min; birth weight < 2500 gr; macrosomia; shoulder dystocia, neonatal care transfer). Discussion: There were differences in transfers from MLU to OU between nulliparous and multiparous; the main reason for transfer is the request for analgesia. Epidural analgesia should be considered when analyzing maternal outcomes. Conclusion: An alongside midwifery-led unit is a safe option with a low incidence of complications. This model of care can be positively implemented at the Public Healthcare System.
Ajuts:	Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca 2021/SGR-01489
Nota:	This work contributes to the Affective, Sexual and Reproductive Health Plan of the Ministry of Health of Catalonia. This study has received funding from the Academy of Medical and Health Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Birth ; Birthplace ; Midwifery ; Low-risk ; Pregnancy ; Midwife-led care ; Alongside midwifery-led unit
Publicat a:	Women and Birth, Vol. 37 Núm. 3 (may 2024) , p. 101577, ISSN 1878-1799

DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2024.01.003

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