Papers and correspondence relating to the NCT study, "A Survey of the Rupture of Membranes in Labour"
- Date:
- 1984-1990
- Reference:
- SA/NCT/E/8/3
- Part of:
- National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Papers, drafts, correspondence and press coverage relating to the NCT study, "A Survey of the Rupture of Membranes in Labour", 1989. Includes summary of findings and a copy of the study, and drafts. Also includes dissertation, "Some Facets of Social Interactions Surrounding the Midwife's Decision to Rupture the Membranes", 1984.
The study concerned the artificial breaking of the waters (ARM, rupture of the membranes), and the impact of this on labour and birth. The study was based on 3,000 NCT questionnaires and over 700 letters returned by mothers who gave birth in 1987.
Publication/Creation
1984-1990
Physical description
1 file (in 2 parts)
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores