It is likely that the continuity of care provided by the Monarch Centre helped to prevent
patient concerns that would have led to a return to hospital. Research suggests that some …

Objective: The objective of this qualitative review was to evaluate the meaningfulness of
early hospital discharge for women following a normal vaginal birth. Introduction: A …

Introduction: The postpartum period is critical for the health and well-being of women and
newborns, but there is limited research on the most effective methods of post-childbirth …

Background This paper examines the practice implications of a policy initiative, namely,
offering women in Ontario Canada up to a 60-hour postpartum in-hospital stay following an …

Background Published guidelines emphasise the need for early antenatal care to promote
maternal and neonatal health. Inadequate engagement with antenatal care is associated …

Background The length of postpartum hospital stay is decreasing internationally. Earlier
hospital discharge of mothers and newborns decreases postnatal care or transfers it to the …

Background The average postnatal stay for most Australian mothers is two days. Postnatal
length of stay is dependent on various factors, such as maternal preferences, mode of birth …

Objectives We sought to determine rates and correlates of accessing health care in the 2
years following delivery among women at an urban academic medical center. Methods We …

Introduction Patients receiving care at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) have low
postpartum care attendance. Perinatal morbidity and mortality disproportionately affect …

Background: The impact of reductions in postpartum length of stay have been widely
reported, but factors influencing length of hospital stay after vaginal birth have received less …