What is 'physiological birth'? A scoping review of the perspectives of women and care providers.

Problem: Physiological birth was defined by the World Health Organization in 1997, however, clinical practices in childbirth have changed considerably since this time.

Background: Ambiguous terms in healthcare such as 'physiological birth' may cause confusion amongst care providers and consumers.

Aim: To identify what is known about physiological birth, and how perceptions of physiological birth manifest in current literature.