Waterbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2024
Abstract
Despite patient interest, there is little evidence regarding waterbirth. This review sought to compare maternal and perinatal outcomes in waterbirth, compared with landbirth. This search was conducted using MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Web of Sciences, Scopus, ClinicalTrial.gov, OVID, and Cochrane Library from inception to November 15, 2021, with no language or geographic restrictions. Review was registered with PROSPERO under registration number: CRD42021288576. Selection criteria included randomized controlled trials of women with singleton cephalic gestations at ≥36 weeks comparing waterbirth to landbirth. The primary outcome was a perinatal composite outcome. Secondary outcomes included maternal and individual perinatal outcomes. Summary measures were reported as relative risk or mean difference with 95% confidence intervals using random effects model of DerSimonian and Laird.
Volume
41
Issue
9
First Page
1134
Last Page
1142
ISSN
1098-8785
Published In/Presented At
Edwards, S., Angarita, A. M., Talasila, S., & Berghella, V. (2024). Waterbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American journal of perinatology, 41(9), 1134–1142. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764145
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
36791786
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article