Models Of Care

Women have the right to choose where and with whom they give birth.  Although 98% of women give birth in hospital  with midwifery or medical staff attending them, there is no legal requirement for a registered midwife/doctor be present, or that they birth in hospital.  Where a woman gives birth and who attends her is entirely her choice.

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There are a number of models of care to choose from, depending on the location of birth and who attends the woman.