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“Home Birth: Facts, Biases and Liability"
Author: Katrina Kilroy, RM, Mount Sinai Hospital/Midwifery Collective of Toronto
March 2, 2011

Abstract:

Approximately 25% of midwifery clients in Ontario choose a home birth, representing thousands of women every year. This presentation discusses the practice of home birth in Ontario, reviews the relevant research, and addresses common misconceptions about home births. It considers the findings and limitations of the current research about home birth, including the recently published Wax study. An overview is provided of the reasons why women and families choose home birth, and the roles and responsibilities of care providers during a transfer from home to hospital.

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