ReviewInternational journal of women's health2023
Alternate Birth Strategies.
Review in International journal of women's health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Otitis Externa in a Newborn After Waterbirth-A Case Report Followed by a Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- [Impact of cord blood donation on postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal outcomes].Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra · 2025Observational
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Abstract
Community birth is defined as birth that occurs outside the hospital setting. Birthing in a birth center can be safe for certain patient populations. Home birth can also be safe in well-selected patient with a well-established transfer infrastructure should an emergency occur. Unfortunately, many areas of the United States and the world do not have this infrastructure, limiting access to safe community birth. Immersion during labor has been associated with decreased need for epidural and pain medication. Delivery should not occur in water due to concerns for infection and cord avulsion. Umbilical cord non-severance (also called lotus birth) and placentophagy should be counseled against due to well-documented risks without clear benefit. Birth plans and options should be regularly discussed during pregnancy visits.
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