Women's reasons and perceptions around planning a homebirth with a registered midwife in Western Australia.

Background: Qualitative evidence has provided rich descriptions around reasons for planning a homebirth with a midwife. Reasons and the importance, confidence and support around this option have not been examined by parity with a larger cohort.

Aim: Examine women's characteristics, reasons and perceptions of the importance, confidence and support around choosing homebirth based upon parity.

Evaluation of the frequency and obstetric risk factors associated with term neonatal admissions to special care units.

Introduction: Approximately 10-15% of term babies may require admission to neonatal special care units. This level of care is frequently an unexpected event for parents.

Aims: To review the frequency and obstetric risk factors associated with the admission of term neonates to a tertiary hospital special care unit (SCN).

Postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean delivery: an analysis of risk factors.

Objective: To determine the incidence and risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) associated with cesarean delivery.

Methods: Blood loss at cesarean delivery was measured and defined as 1,000 to 1,499 mL or greater than 1,500 mL and/or the need for a blood transfusion. Variables were identified and evaluated to determine the factors associated with PPH.

Postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal birth: an analysis of risk factors.

Objective: To determine, in a single tertiary obstetric hospital, the incidence of and risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after a vaginal birth.

Methods: PPH was defined as measured blood loss greater than 1,000 mL and/or need for a transfusion.

Results: Over a 4-year period, 13,868 of 19,476 women delivered vaginally, with a PPH rate of 5.