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New Tool To Measure Place of Birth Research Quality

The Birth Place Research Quality Index (ResQu Index) was designed to provide a reliable instrument to rate the quality of primary research that examines the impact of place of birth to maternal and newborn outcomes.

Learn more at the Birth Place Lab site here.

New Tools To Measure Respectful Birth Care

We know that respectful care is essential to maternal health care, but how do we know when it is (or is not) occurring?

Two new tools are available to measure respect and autonomy in birth.

Learn more at Harvard's Maternal Health Task Force blog.

Request a download of the tools here.

Transfer Guidelines Model Forms

Two model transfer forms – maternal and infant – were created to accompany the Best Practice Guidelines: Transfer from Planned Home Birth to Hospital.

NEW! A third model transfer form is now available - SBAR Nurse Model Form!

Learn more here.

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Over-intervention in maternity care May 16, 2017
AWHONN Position Statement on Midwifery Affirms Birthplace Options, Transfer Guidelines June 24, 2016
Giving Voice To Mothers April 20, 2016

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