Home births in the UK, 1955 to 2006.
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This article presents data on trends in the percentage of maternities taking place at home in the UK. As well as the national trend, the article examines how home maternity levels vary according to mother's age, number of previous live births within marriage, country of birth, region, local authority and NHS Trust. Examination of trends and variations in home maternity levels provides a context for debates regarding factors that may influence where women give birth.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Population trends
دوره 133 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008