Unassisted Childbirth Statistics

[fai firinne]

Here are some statistics (small sample group, only 200-odd) for those genuinely curious to know about some freebirthing stats (as opposed to those specifically seeking an example of a baby being harmed at an unassisted birth.)

The c/s rate for midwife-attended hb in Victoria is 4%. (Pretty good compared to the average 40% c/s rate generally.) In this small collection of freebirth stats so far, the c/s rate is 1% (2 women out of 200). The infant mortality so far is 0%.

http://www.unhinderedliving.com/stats.html

Perhaps some of our Aussie freebirthers could add their data? Just email them:
Quote:
"If anyone has had an unassisted birth and would like to fill out
my survey, please email me at childbirth@unhinderedliving.com

Here's an interesting snippet from another article:

http://pregnancy.families.com/blog/unassisted-childbirth

This movement is growing in the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 7,000 babies were born unassisted in 2004.

I would be interested to know about the outcomes of those 7000 births. The article then goes on to say how dangerous UC is.