This short i-learn module is one of three modules covering home birth. It explores changing attitudes around home birth and how these came about.

It also looks at the history of birth and the changes in place of birth in the 20th century including the impact that this has had on current maternity service.

When you have completed this module and the activities included you will have:

• an understanding of the history and background to place of birth
• an understanding of how attitudes to home birth have changed over time and the initiatives that have brought about change

 

Original content: 2018