Caseload midwifery--a cost-benefit analysis.
Two caseload teams provide midwifery care for approximately 250 mothers from booking to 28 days postpartum. The running costs of providing caseload midwifery care are comparable with those of established systems of care. Caseload practice offers midwives: Opportunity for self-development Enhanced co-operation with other health professionals The opportunity to discuss problems with colleagues and admit doubts without feeling censured or threatened.
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D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016526:Workload