Effect of the implementation of a Birthing on Country service at a rural site, Waminda, compared to standard care for First Nations Australians: a prospective, non-randomised, interventional trial | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Effect of the implementation of a Birthing on Country service at a rural site, Waminda, compared to standard care for First Nations Australians: a prospective, non-randomised, interventional trial
Key Points
Improved health outcomes were observed with the birthing on country service compared to standard care.
The study indicated a notable enhancement in cultural safety and satisfaction among participants.
This was a prospective, non-randomised, interventional trial conducted in a rural setting.
Findings suggest implementing birthing on country services may improve health delivery for First Nations populations.