Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5675929 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, we show 2 risk factors with significantly increased neonatal mortality rates at planned home births in addition to the 3 factors that are listed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. These additional risks factors have neonatal mortality rates that are approaching or exceeding those for planned home birth after cesarean delivery: first-time births and a gestational age of ⥠41 weeks. Therefore, 2 additional risk factors (first-time births and a gestational age of â¥41 weeks) should be added to the 3 absolute contraindications of planned home births that are listed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (previous cesarean delivery, malpresentation, multiple gestations) for a total of 5 contraindications for planned home births.
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Authors
Amos MD, Laurence B. PhD, Katherine J. PhD, Birgit MD, Frank A. MD,