CHILDBIRTH
Childbirth cultures, concerns, and consequences: creating a dynamic EU framework for optimal maternity care
Description

The main objective of the Action is to advance scientific knowledge about ways of improving maternity care provision and outcomes for mothers, babies and families across Europe by understanding what works, for who, in what circumstances , and by identifying and learning from the best.Around 4.7 million European women experience childbirth annually. Optimal maternal and infant health is critical to societal well-being. Survival rates have improved, but there are now concerns about iatrogenic morbidity. There are significant cross-EU differences in maternity care cultures, philosophies, organisation, uptake, and outcomes. This Action will advance scientific knowledge about ways of improving maternity care provision and outcomes by examining what works, for who, in what circumstances, and by identifying and learning from the best. The work will include an examination of first trimester prenatal diagnosis, routine intrapartum interventions for low risk women, and care for migrant women. Bringing all maternity care in Europe up to the standard of the best is the ultimate aim of the Action.

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CRIA-Iscte Research Group Livelihoods, Politics and Inequalities Partner 2010-06-04 2014-06-13
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Project Team
Name Affiliation Role in Project Begin Date End Date
Joanna Louise White -- Principal Researcher 2011-01-01 2014-06-13
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Childbirth cultures, concerns, and consequences: creating a dynamic EU framework for optimal maternity care
2010-06-04
2014-06-13