"The Very Best That It Could Be and a Lot Better Than I Would Have Imagined": Birthing People's Experiences of Transfer From Community to Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community births (those in homes or freestanding birth centers) are increasing in the US, although they still represent a small percentage of total births. Research shows that community births can offer positive outcomes for low-risk individuals, such as fewer interventions and greater satisfaction. However, when perinatal complications arise, transfer to hospital can result in negative care outcomes and experiences. Effective integration of care and respectful communication between community and hospital providers during transfers are crucial for improving quality care measures. This study aimed to investigate the experiences and outcomes of individuals transferring from community settings to an urban US hospital with established transfer guidelines.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Neerland C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12612382 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature