BIRTHPLACE IN AUSTRALIA: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY

在澳大利亚，关于产科服务的安全性有相当大的争论。《全国产妇服务审查》和《全国产妇计划》加强了这方面的工作，特别关注居家分娩和分娩中心。这项研究旨在检查健康女性出生地的安全性。这项全国性的研究将包括全国各地的女性。这是澳大利亚第一次进行这样的研究，将为出生地的安全性提供亟需的证据。

There is considerable debate about the safety of maternity services in Australia. This has been increased by the National Maternity Services Review and the National Maternity Plan with particular concerns about homebirth and birth centres. This study aims to examine the safety of place of birth for healthy women. This national study will include women across the country. It is the first time such a study has been undertaken in Australia and will provide much needed evidence as to the safety of place of birth.