Abstract Background Alongside midwifery units (AMUs) are managed by midwives and
proximate to obstetric units (OUs), offering a home-like birth environment for women with
straightforward pregnancies. They support physiological birth, with fast access to medical
care if needed. AMUs have good perinatal outcomes and lower rates of interventions than
OUs. In England, uptake remains lower than potential use, despite recent changes in policy
to support their use. This article reports on experiences of access from a broader study that …