Objective Spontaneous vaginal births are often the presumed choice, representing 45% of UK births. However, information about benefits and risks is inconsistently given, impacting decision-making an.....

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Objective To identify which risk communication graphics are easiest to understand when communicating risks surrounding birth, and investigate the effect of numeracy and health literacy on understand.....

Objective To develop a caesarean birth core information set. Caesareans are the most common surgery performed in many countries. Women need information for informed decision-making and consent. Core.....

Objective Our objective was to codesign, implement, evaluate acceptability and refine an optimised antenatal education session to improve birth preparedness.Design There were four distinct phases: cod...

Background Expectations of birth, and whether they are met, influence postnatal psychological wellbeing. Intrapartum interventions, for example induction of labour, are increasing due to a changing pr...

This guidance is for healthcare professionals to aid the provision of appropriate and balanced information about the potential benefits, risks and alternative modes of childbirth to those considering ...

Background Caesarean section (CS) is the most common major surgery conducted globally, with rates rising. CS also contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality, with increased risks in low-resource ...