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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.....

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 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.....

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...

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...