title: From serenity to halcyon birth centre.
abstract: This article follows the journey of Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust quest for improving normal birth outcomes for a complex and diverse population. The opportunities that led to commissioning a colocated and freestanding birth centre are explored and how the design was influenced by less clinical beliefs about birth. Through the story of both birth centre developments, Kathryn Gutteridge shows the changes that have been seen in both clinical outcomes and families'comments. From a failing maternity service to a beacon of light where midwifery care and a belief that 'your birth in our home' really matters.
authors: Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors: Kathryn
authors: K
authors: Gutteridge
mesh_terms: D016550:Birthing Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom