The contents of this bulletin are likely to be valid for approximately one year, by which time significantly new research evidence may become available 10. Reports prior to the 1920s are limited but the change to almost universal institutional delivery was based on a concept of greater safety of hospital confinement. Any bias in analysis of outcome by place of birth can be avoided in selection, by place of booking not place of delivery, and by inclusion of all women, both high and low risk. The debate and the evidence. The Evidence 10a .
Mortality is still important, and hospital is safer.
Recommendations from the National Birthday Trust regarding home confinement may be of value to purchasers iii . The debate and the evidence. The report of the 1994 confidential enquiry by the National Birthday Trust Fund. Davies J, Hey E, Reid W, Young G. Home Birth Study Steering Group. Prospective regional study of planned home births.