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Health Affairs, Vol 16, Issue 3, 198-208
Copyright © 1997 by Project HOPE

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Maternity experiences in a managed care organization

We conducted a telephone survey of female managed care enrollees who recently had a normal vaginal delivery to examine the relationship between hospital length-of-stay and maternal characteristics, pregnancy factors, length-of-stay preferences, and postdischarge experiences. Results indicated that length-of-stay varied by maternal characteristics and pregnancy factors. Length-of-stay and maternal or newborn readmissions were not statistically associated. Most respondents reported that they would be willing to go home within twenty-four hours after future deliveries if additional services were provided. Emphasis should be placed on which services can be provided to prepare and assist mothers through the perinatal period.

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