Table 3 Models of care participants accessed
Models of care used in this study | Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|---|
Private Obstetrician | Priv Obst | Private specialist doctor providing antenatal and birthing services |
Privately Practising Midwife | PPM | Private midwife providing continuity of care. Can provide home birthing services or have visiting rights in a hospital. |
Midwifery group practice | MGP | Midwife working as part of a group providing continuity of care in a hospital environment |
General Practitioner with obstetric training | GP/Obst | GP with obstetric training who provides antenatal care and birthing services |
Clinic | Clinic | Doctor or Midwife providing antenatal appointments in hospital |