Why we need to support Aboriginal women's choice to give birth on country

Chamberlain, Catherine, Marriot, Rhonda, and Campbell, Sandy (2016) Why we need to support Aboriginal women's choice to give birth on country. The Conversation, 15 June 2016. pp. 1-4.

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[Extract] Around 9.6 out of every 1000 Aboriginal babies are stillborn, or die in childbirth or the first 28 days of life, compared with 8.1 non-Aboriginal babies. Getting maternity care right for Aboriginal women if critical to closing the gap.

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Item Type: Article (Commentary)
Keywords: childbirth; pregnancy; birth; Indigenous health
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Date Deposited: 21 Sep 2016 06:21
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