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Care considerations for caesarean births in a non-obstetric hospital
C M McCarthy1, J C Donnelly1,2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rotunda Hospital, Ireland.
Background:
Births in non-maternity hospitals pose significant challenges to ensure delivery of safe and effective care.
Methods:
We conducted a retrospective chart review examining the maternal and neonatal demographics and care needs of women delivering in a non-obstetric general hospital over a 10-year period.
Results:
Cardiac conditions and placenta accreta spectrum disorder were the most common reasons for birth in this location. All 37 births occurred on a weekday, with 29 during core working hours (8 a.m.-4 p.m.). All cases required obstetric, midwifery, anaesthesiology, neonatology and inter-hospital transfer services. Level 3 support was required for 15 women following birth. Neuraxial anaesthesia was utilised in the majority of cases (24/37, 64.8%). One in six infants were breastfed on discharge, with a mean gestational age at birth of 34 weeks.
Conclusion:
We demonstrate the significant input of the multi-disciplinary and highlight the importance of addressing both obstetric and neonatal considerations outside of their native care setting.
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