In this study, the authors aimed to assess and report the clinical effectiveness of the new Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) service on key maternal and infant health outcomes compared with that of standard care. This study has shown the clinical effectiveness of the BiOC service, which was co-designed by stakeholders and underpinned by Birthing on Country principles. The widespread scale-up of this new service should be prioritised. Dedicated funding, knowledge translation, and implementation science are needed to ensure all First Nations families can access Birthing on Country services that are adapted for their specific contexts.
References
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Australia's mothers and babies 2018—in brief. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Canberra, ACT2020
Smylie J Kirst M McShane K Firestone M Wolfe S O'Campo P. Understanding the role of Indigenous community participation in Indigenous prenatal and infant-toddler health promotion programs in Canada: a realist review. Soc Sci Med. 2016; 150: 128-143
Kildea S Hickey S Nelson C et al. Birthing on Country (in Our Community): a case study of engaging stakeholders and developing a best-practice Indigenous maternity service in an urban setting. Aust Health Rev. 2018; 42: 230-238
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