Abstract
adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.99, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.79–1.24; and for parous women, 0.59& versus 0.58&, aOR 1.16, 95% CI 0.87–1.55. The rates of NICU admissions and low Apgar scores did not significantly differ among nulliparous women (NICU admissions up to 28 days, 3.41& versus 3.61&, aOR 1.05, 95% CI 0.92–1.18). Among parous women the rates of Apgar scores below seven and NICU admissions were significantly lower among planned home births (NICU admissions up to 28 days, 1.36 versus 1.95&, aOR 0.79, 95% CI 0.66–0.93). Conclusions We found no increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes for planned home births among low-risk women. Our results may only apply to regions where home births are well integrated into the maternity care system.
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