⋆ ‘BBA’ birth: An analysis of one year's ‘born before arrival’ births (n=29) and trends in BBA birth 2000-07 in a large English maternity unit

Abstract

Objectives:To review the characteristics and features of all ‘born before arrival’ (BBA) births occurring in one year (2006) and to explore trends over the last eight years.Setting:An English maternity unit with around 5000 births per year serving a large geographical area.Participants:All women exp