Childbirth study shows more trauma likely in private hospitals

By Lucy Carroll
May 22 2014 - 3:00am
Went public: Suzette Meade with Liam and Matilda. Photo: Sahlan Hayes
Went public: Suzette Meade with Liam and Matilda. Photo: Sahlan Hayes

Babies born in private hospitals to healthy mothers are significantly more likely to experience trauma and medical problems immediately after birth, a landmark study has found.