Introduction: Childbirth is a unique event for every woman. Childbirth tests the mother's physical and emotional endurance, regardless of the place of birth. More than 99% of births in Slovenia take place in a maternity hospital, but they can still take us by surprise and need to be delivered either at home or in an ambulance. Purpose: The purpose of this diploma work is to learn key facts about out-of-hospital labour, emergency call on 112, neonatal morbidity and mortality rates, and parents perceptions of unplanned out-of-hospital deliveries. Methods: For the preparation of the diploma work we used a systematic literature review. We used expert and scientific literature published between 2003 and 2021, in both Slovenian and English languages. The databases used were CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library, COBISS and Google Scholar. Results: Out-of-hospital birth is a rare event that requires a great deal of knowledge on the part of the paramedic. If a pregnant woman needs emergency medical care, she should call 112, which is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. An unplanned birth out of hospital can be a very stressful situation for both the mother and the father, which is why respectful communication and involvement in the birth process is needed. Discussion and conclusion: The assessment of the condition, the examination of the pregnant woman and the discussion should determine whether there is still enough time to transport her to the hospital or whether the birth will take place in the field. From the point of view of the paramedics, who are most often present in the field for unplanned births, continuous theoretical and practical training is needed.
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