The Having a Baby in Queensland Book Dec 2010 v1.0

The research and development of this decision aid was conducted by Liz Wilkes, aresearcher and midwife contracted to complete this work for the Queensland Centrefor Mothers & Babies.What is this decision aid about?This decision aid has been written to support women to know whatto expect and to have a say in making decisions about their careduring pregnancy, labour, birth and after birth.This decision aid provides information about four options:1. Shared care2. Public midwifery models of care3. Private obstetric care4. Private midwifery careThis decision aid will answer the following questions:» What is maternity care?» What is a model of care?» Who can provide my maternity care?» What are my options for maternity care?» Will I always be able to choose?» How might I choose my model of care?» What are the differences between midwifery modelsof care and other models of care?» What are the differences between birth centre modelsof care and other models of care?» What are the differences between public models of careand private obstetric care?This decision aid is not meant to give you medical advice or recommend a course oftreatment and you should not rely on it to provide you with a recommended course oftreatment. It is not intended and should not be used to replace the advice or care providedby your midwife, your doctor and/or your obstetrician. You should consult and discussyour treatment options with your midwife, your doctor and/or your obstetrician beforemaking any treatment decisions.» What are the differences between private midwifery carefor a planned homebirth and hospital models of care forbirths in hospital?» What are my options in each model of care?» How can I make the decision that’s best for me?» How can I ask questions to get more information?8