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  • Neonatal Health
  • Public Health Policy

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  • Home birth rates vary significantly across European countries, with higher prevalence in the UK and Netherlands compared to Belgium.
  • Existing research offers insights into obstetric and neonatal outcomes associated with planned home births versus hospital births.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes based on the intended place of birth.
  • To investigate the influence of parity on birth outcomes.
  • To identify the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of women opting for home births.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of seven recent, large-scale studies (each with >5,000 women).
  • Data sources included PubMed, Science Direct, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
  • Analysis focused on maternal and neonatal outcomes, parity, and maternal demographics.

Main Results:

  • Home birth is associated with improved maternal outcomes but increased neonatal risks, especially for first-time mothers.
  • Women choosing home births are typically white, aged 25-35, in relationships, multiparous, and of higher socioeconomic status.
  • Alongside birth centers are presented as a viable alternative, mitigating neonatal risks while retaining some benefits of home birth.

Conclusions:

  • While home birth offers obstetric advantages, the elevated risk to newborns necessitates alternative birthing options.
  • Alongside birth centers provide a hybrid model, combining a home-like environment with hospital-level safety.
  • The introduction of the 'Le Cocon' alongside birth center in Brussels offers a new choice for women seeking alternative birth settings.