MATERNITY CARE SETTING (ACTUAL PLACE OF BIRTH)
The care setting for the pregnant woman / mother for the purposes of the Maternity Services Data Set.
Format / Length
an2
Description
MATERNITY CARE SETTING (ACTUAL PLACE OF BIRTH) is the same as attribute
MATERNITY CARE SETTING.
MATERNITY CARE SETTING (ACTUAL PLACE OF BIRTH) is the LOCATION where the baby was delivered.
Permitted National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | NHS Obstetric Unit (including theatre) |
| 02 | NHS Alongside Midwifery Unit |
| 03 | NHS Freestanding Midwifery Unit (FMU) |
| 04 | Home (NHS care) |
| 05 | Home (Private care) |
| 06 | Private hospital |
| 07 | Maternity assessment or triage unit/ area |
| 08 | |
| 09 |
In transit (with NHS
Ambulance Services)
|
| 10 |
In transit (with private
Ambulance Services)
|
| 11 | In transit (without healthcare services present) |
| 12 | Non-domestic and non-health care |
| 98 | Other (not listed) |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 99 | Not Known (Not Recorded) |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | MATERNITY CARE SETTINGS (ACTUAL PLACE OF BIRTH) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Maternity Services Data Set | references in description MATERNITY CARE SETTING (ACTUAL PLACE OF BIRTH) |