Length of stay for uncomplicated vaginal birth: a perinatal continuous quality improvement project

Article Abstract:

Decreasing lengths of hospital stays (LOS) after childbirth have reduced the costs to insurance companies, but many health care workers and patients feel that maternal and neonatal health and satisfaction may be compromised. UCSF Stanford Health Care developed a continuous quality improvement system to reduce LOS after uncomplicated vaginal birth while maintaining high-quality care. In 12 months, average LOS was reduced from 1.8 days to 1.4 days, while more than 95% of patients remained satisfied.

Analysis, Hospital utilization, Hospital stays, Hospitals, Gynecologic and obstetric, Gynecologic and obstetric hospitals, Hospital admission and discharge, Maternity stays

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Role of self-efficacy in birth choice

Article Abstract:

A study shows women who have repeatedly chosen cesarean delivery do not score highly on an instrument designed to measure levels of self-efficacy. Vaginal birth following cesarean delivery is safe for mother and child, is in many cases cheaper than a cesarean procedure, and is possible in 50%-80% of deliveries. Education for women with low levels of self-efficacy can help them choose between vaginal and cesarean delivery.

Research, Vaginal birth after cesarean, Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy

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The theater of birth: scenes from women's scripts

Article Abstract:

The process of labor and birth is described as if it were a theatrical event. The woman giving birth is the star and the narrative is a compilation of birth stories by various women. The obstetrics nurse is considered by most women to portray an essential role in their stories.

United States, Personal narratives, Pregnant women, Portrayals, Public opinion, Labor (Obstetrics), Obstetrical nursing

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