European Midwifery Units: A Systematic Review on Maternal Morbidity

The International evidence on midwifery units suggests these birth settings are associated with positive clinical outcomes, improved service user experience and cost effectiveness compared with obstetric units, for women experiencing low-risk pregnancies. However, implementation across Europe has been slow and uneven. We conducted a systematic literature review of European studies reporting on maternal morbidity outcomes for planned MU births. Our findings provide reassurance regarding the consistency and effectiveness of MU care within the European context.