title: Family births at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne.
abstract: A controlled study comparing clinical aspects of birthing unit confinement with orthodox obstetric care in a major obstetric hospital is detailed. The results confirm that this centre provides an acceptable and safe alternative for those who desire such an environment.
mesh_terms: D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006771:Hospitals, Maternity; D006782:Hospitals, Special; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital; D011247:Pregnancy