Dear Margaret
I don't know of any evidence on this but have some thoughts. If
elective CSs were carried out in MLU's then the cons obs is obviously in
charge of these women. If the facilities are there for CSs then they
are likely to be utilised but can this be restricted to elective's only?
I think it would take much effort to ensure that the community MLU does
not become an extension of the consultant unit.
Just a thought...
Declan
Declan Devane,
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School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies,
University of Dublin Trinity College,
Trinity Centre for Health Sciences Education,
St. James's Hospital,
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Subject: elective caesarean sections in community maternity units
Colleagues apologies for cross posting, some advice would be really
welcome.
At present there are a number of maternity units under threat largely
due to paediatric staffing issues. In an attempt to maintain a limited
service (as well as maintain a facility for caring for low risk women
(community maternity unit) some are considering having an elective
caesarean section facility in Community maternity units which are
alongside general hospitals. Is there any evidence for or against low
risk Elective C/S being carried out in CMU's ? My understanding is
that all midwives will have the NLS courses and women suitable for this
will be carefully vetted. Now I know some of you will question this,
but think remote and rural and trying to make a service as accessible to
as many women as possible.
Mags
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