Table 1 Description of decision branches
Decision Node | Branch 1 Intended place of birth | Branch 2 Intrapartum events | Branch 3 Mode of birth | Branch 4 Neonatal events | Branch 5 SCN/NICU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Planned place of birth at onset of labour by parity | Home Birth Centre Hospital Labour ward | Actual birth in planned setting or transfer to hospital labour ward | Normal Vaginal Birth (NVB) Instrumental birth – Forceps, vacuum (IB) Caesarean Section (CS) | Post-birth remains with mother in birth setting or Admission to special care nursery or Neonatal Intensive Care (SCN or NICU) | Admission to SCN/NICU < 48 h or > 48 h |