Maternal Satisfaction with Childbirth Services in a Birthing Center: A Comparative

Area of Science:

• Maternal Health
• Midwifery Care
• Obstetrics

Background:

• Maternal satisfaction is a key indicator of quality maternity care.
• Midwife-led models of care are associated with higher maternal satisfaction.
• Comparing different models of childbirth services is crucial for improving care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare maternal satisfaction with childbirth services between midwife-led birthing centers and obstetrician-led labor rooms.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the midwifery-led model in enhancing patient experience.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional descriptive comparative study design was employed.
• 70 postnatal mothers from a birthing center (midwifery-led) and 70 from a labor room (obstetrician-led) were compared.
• Data were collected via pretested structured interviews.

Main Results:

• Mothers in the birthing center reported a median satisfaction score of 96.88%, significantly higher than the 77.66% in the labor room (p<0.001).
• The midwifery-led model demonstrated superior maternal satisfaction outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The midwifery-led model significantly improves maternal satisfaction with childbirth services.
• Expansion of the midwifery-led model is recommended to enhance overall maternal satisfaction in maternity care.