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

What are the differences between midwiferymodels of care and other models of care?Studies have found thereis a difference betweenmidwifery models of careand other models of carein:The chance of havingan episiotomy (a cut made toincrease the size of the opening of thevagina) [7]Women who had midwiferymodels of care...21 out of every 100 womenhad an episiotomyWomen who had othermodels of care...25 out of every 100 womenhad an episiotomyWomen who hadan episiotomyWomen who did nothave an episiotomyThe chance of going tohospital during pregnancy[3]24 out of every 100 womenwent to hospital duringpregnancy26 out of every 100 womenwent to hospital duringpregnancyWomen who went tohospital during pregnancyWomen who did not go tohospital during pregnancyThe chance of havinga vaginal birth withoutintervention [8]75 out of every 100 womenhad a vaginal birth withoutintervention71 out of every 100 womenhad a vaginal birth withoutinterventionWomen who had a vaginalbirth without interventionWomen who did not have avaginal birth without intervention16