H5A - Supporting Physiological Childbirth: Population Focused Healthcare and the Triple Aim

The physiological birth process looks at childbirth as a normal event, eliminating the many medical interventions embedded in the culture of many obstetrical units. Changing to a midwifery model of care in support of the physiological birth experience lead to decreased cesarean deliveries, increased successful TOLAC rates and increased patient throughput, resulting in a decreased LOS. Thus improving the patient experience, improving the clinical outcomes for our patients while decreasing cost for the organization.