| Main reason for transfer to an obstetric unit for each woman (there may be more than 1 reason) | From home (n=3,529) | From a freestanding midwifery unit (n=2,457) | From an alongside midwifery unit (n=4,401) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delay during first or second stage of labour | 1,144 (32.4%) | 912 (37.1%) | 1,548 (35.2%) |
| Abnormal fetal heart rate | 246 (7.0%) | 259 (10.5%) | 477 (10.8%) |
| Request for regional analgesia | 180 (5.1%) | 163 (6.6%) | 585 (13.3%) |
| Meconium staining | 432 (12.2%) | 301 (12.2%) | 538 (12.2%) |
| Retained placenta | 250 (7.0%) | 179 (7.3%) | 203 (4.6%) |
| Repair of perineal trauma | 386 (10.9%) | 184 (7.5%) | 369 (8.4%) |
| Postpartum neonatal concerns | 180 (5.1%) | 63 (2.6%) | 5 (0.11%) |
| Other | 711 (20.1%) | 396 (16.2%) | 676 (16.3%) |
From: Intrapartum care
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