A Study on the Perinatal Outcomes of Natural Childbirth Led by Midwives: A Retrospective Study

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to suggest the importance natural childbirth by investigating results midwife-led perinatal periods and whether they were positive experiences for both individual women their families.Methods: This retrospective aimed confirm outcomes midwife-attended vaginal births. Among 1,127 who gave birth in Gyeonggi-do, Seoul between January 1, 2019 December 31, 2021, data collected 829 women. Records excluded that missing necessary data. Data on analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square test.Results: mothers underwent childbirth, 549 (66.2%) multiparous. In addition, all patients (100%) breast-fed infants. First-degree perineal lacerations occurred 29.2% patients, second-degree 48%. Non–high-risk subjects made up 56.0% sample. average bleeding amount 281.44±4.50, 1-minute Apgar score infants 8.25±0.02.Conclusion: Compared a hospital, associated with lower risk canal laceration, postpartum bleeding, Cesarean section. health statuses newborns confirmed be good . Based study, there is need strategy which integrated into local medical system, as well raise women's awareness positively influence experience.