Other models
of care include a) where the physician / obstetrician is the lead professional, and
midwives and / or nurses provide intrapartum
care and in - hospital postpartum
care under medical supervision; b) shared
care, where the lead professional changes depending on whether the woman is pregnant, in
labour or has given birth, and on whether the
care is given in the hospital, birth centre (free standing or integrated) or in community setting (s); and c) where the majority
of care is provided by physicians or obstetricians.