American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2014
Early and total neonatal mortality in relation to birth setting in the United States, 2006-2009.
We examined neonatal mortality in relation to birth settings and birth attendants in the United States from 2006 through 2009. ⋯ Our study shows a significantly increased total and early neonatal mortality for home births and even higher risks for women of 41 weeks or longer and women having a first birth. These significantly increased risks of neonatal mortality in home births must be disclosed by all obstetric practitioners to all pregnant women who express an interest in such births.