Postpartum Mother

BORN ID	Data Element Name	Encounter
ADMDPPM	Maternal Admission time PPM	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Maternal Admission time PPM Pick List Value:
ADMHCPPPM	Admission Healthcare Provider PPM	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Admission Healthcare Provider PPM Pick List Value: Obstetrician Family Physician Midwife Nurse Practitioner (APN/CNS) Other
D0021	Generic Comment	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, NICU, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
BORN collects this variable but due to personal health information (PHI) or sensitivity it is not available for data request. Data Definition: Hospital specific comment Pick List Value:
D0044	Person Transfer From	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: Indicate the location where intrapartum care took place immediately before this admission/midwifery visit. If no care was provided directly before this encounter, select "No Transfer". Pick List Value: No transfer Hospital - Name Planned Home or Clinic Birth Nursing Station Birth Centre Other unit, same hospital Other Home
D0044HOSP	Maternal Transfer Hospital From	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: Indicates the location where intrapartum care took place immediately before this admission. If no care was provided directly before this encounter, select "No Transfer". Pick List Value:
D0045	Maternal Transfer Hospital To	Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: Indicates the hospital that the birthing person was transferred to. Pick List Value:
F0053	Pregnancy/Birth outcome	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates the actual outcome of this pregnancy, including live births, stillbirths, terminations and losses. Upon documenting birth, this is recorded per infant and becomes the actual outcome of the infant(s) birth. BORN encourages all hospitals to complete a Birth Mother encounter for all pregnancy losses that occur. Pick List Value: Pregnancy Continued Pregnancy Loss <20 weeks and <500 gms \ Termination Live birth Stillbirth at >=20wks or >=500gms \ Spontaneous - Occurred during antepartum period Stillbirth at >=20wks or >=500gms \ Spontaneous - Occurred during intrapartum period Stillbirth at >=20wks or >=500gms \ Termination Pregnancy Loss <20 weeks and <500 gms \ Spontaneous Miscarriage
M0081	Maternal hospital/facility length of stay	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Length of stay in hospital (in hours) calculated from Maternal admission date/time to Maternal discharge date/time. Pick List Value:
M0081PPM	Maternal Hospital Length of Stay in Postpartum (Days)	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Maternal Length of Stay in Postpartum (Days) Pick List Value:
M0500	Maternal Date of Admission	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This data element is available for request but because it's a quasi-identifier it can make the individual more unique in the population and hence easier to re-identify especially in combination with other variables. Categories/generalization and/or suppression might be necessary. Data Definition: The date of maternal admission to hospital that results in the birth of her baby. Most often admission is inpatient but birth and transfer may occur without inpatient admission-may use ambulatory care admit time or ER triage time. Pick List Value:
M0503	Type of Birth (Calculated)	Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: When entering Type of Birth in the maternal encounters in the event of multiple births, enter the highest intervention. On the child encounters, enter the actual Type of Birth for each infant. Pick List Value: Spontaneous Vaginal Assisted Vaginal Induced or Spontaneous Labour Cesarean Section No Labour - Cesarean Section
M0523	Maternal Disposition Time	Postpartum Mother
This data element is available for request but because it's a quasi-identifier it can make the individual more unique in the population and hence easier to re-identify especially in combination with other variables. Categories/generalization and/or suppression might be necessary. Data Definition: The time (24 hour clock) of Maternal discharge from hospital or transfer from the unit or hospital. Pick List Value:
M0523-1	Maternal Disposition Date	Postpartum Mother, HBHC Child
This data element is available for request but because it's a quasi-identifier it can make the individual more unique in the population and hence easier to re-identify especially in combination with other variables. Categories/generalization and/or suppression might be necessary. Data Definition: The day/month/year of Maternal discharge from hospital or the day/month/year of Maternal discharge from midwifery care. Pick List Value:
M0529	Postpartum Complication	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicate Maternal medical complications occurring in the post partum period Pick List Value: None Postpartum hemorrhage (occurring from 1hr to 24hrs after birth) Late Postpartum hemorrhage (occurring 24hrs-6weeks after birth) Postpartum Hemorrhage Requiring Transfusion Uterine Atony Fever Perineal Hematoma Hysterectomy Perineal Infection Abdominal Incision Infection Urinary tract infection (UTI) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Amniotic Fluid Embolism Pulmonary Embolism Thrombophlebitis Mastitis Postpartum Depression Postpartum Preeclampsia Urinary retention Other Unknown
M0532	MW - EMS Attend Home	Birth Child, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indication that Emergency Medical Services were called to home during pregnancy, intrapartum or immediate post-partum period. Pick List Value:
M0537	Maternal Outcome	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicate where care was provided to mother from time of birth to one hour post-birth (Labour-Birth Mother encounter) or one hour post-birth to time of discharge or transfer (Postpartum Mother encounter). Pick List Value: No Transfer Discharged Home Transfer to other organization Transfer to ICU/CCU Transfer to other non-obstetrical unit, same hospital Maternal Death - Not related to Pregnancy or Birth Maternal Death - Related to Pregnancy or Birth
M4540	Rh(D) Immunoglobulin Administration in Postpartum	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates if the pregnant individual has received an injection of Rh(D) Immunoglobulin after the birth of the baby for this current pregnancy. Pick List Value:
M4541	Date and Time of Postpartum Rh(D) Immunoglobulin Dose	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates the specific date and time that the Rh(D) Immunoglobulin dose was given to the birthing individual after delivery. Pick List Value:
M4582	Type of Birth	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates vaginal or cesarean birth. Pick List Value: Vaginal Birth Cesarean Birth
MW0001	MW - Midwife Number - Coordinating	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: The provider number of the midwifery care coordinator. This can be the same or a different provider number as that selected as the billing midwife. Pick List Value:
MW0002	MW - Midwife Number - Primary Attending	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: The provider number of the Primary Attending Midwife at the birth. Leave blank if no Midwife attended the labour, birth or immediate postpartum. Pick List Value:
MW0003	MW - Midwife Number - Second Midwife	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: The provider number of the Second Midwife at the labour, birth or immediate postpartum. Leave blank if no Second Midwife attended. This number must be different than the provider number of the Primary Attending Midwife. Pick List Value:
MW0006	MW - Second Attendant Type if no Second Midwife	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: If no Second Midwife, indication of type of second attendant at birth. Pick List Value: Qualified Second Attendant Not Eligible Senior Student
MW0007	MW - Midwife Attend Birth	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indication of whether a midwife attended the birth. Pick List Value:
MW0009	MW - Billability Type	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Birth order of each baby (Twin A= first born, Twin B=second born), irrespective of live birth or stillbirth. Pick List Value: No- Less than 12 weeks of care and no-midwife-attended birth No-Care also provided and billed by another practice No-Non-resident or privately insured Yes- Partial payment (religious or cultural reasons) Yes-12 weeks of care and/or midwife attended birth
MW0011	MW - Care by other MPG	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates that care was provided to this client by another Ontario Midwifery Practice Group. Pick List Value:
MW0015	MW - Postpartum Consult	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: MW - Postpartum Consult Pick List Value:
MW0016P	MW - Discharge from Care during postpartum	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Pick List Value:
MW0018	MW - Postpartum Transfer of Care	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: For each listed postpartum maternal condition or complication, indication whether there was a transfer from midwifery care in the postpartum period. Pick List Value:
MW0025	MW - Client OHIP coverage	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Client OHIP coverage. Pick List Value:
MW0057	MW - Postpartum Reason for Consult	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: List of postpartum maternal conditions or complications resulting in consultation with physician and/or transfer of care and/or use of hospital services. Pick List Value: Abdominal Incision Infection Amniotic Fluid Embolus Feeding issues Fever Hysterectomy Mastitis Perineal Hematoma Perineal Infection Postpartum - Other maternal medical conditions Postpartum depression Postpartum hemorrhage (within 1st hour of birth) Postpartum hemorrhage (occurring from 1hr to 24hrs after birth) Postpartum hemorrhage (occurring 24hrs-6 weeks after birth) Postpartum preeclampsia Pulmonary Embolism Retained placenta Thrombophlebitis Urinary Tract Infection Uterine Atony Urinary retention Other, specify:
MW0057A	MW - Postpartum Reason for Consult All	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Pick List Value: Abdominal Incision Infection Amniotic Fluid Embolus Feeding issues Fever Hysterectomy Mastitis Perineal Hematoma Perineal Infection Postpartum - Other maternal medical conditions Postpartum depression Postpartum hemorrhage (within 1st hour of birth) Postpartum hemorrhage (occurring from 1hr to 24hrs after birth) Postpartum hemorrhage (occurring 24hrs-6 weeks after birth) Postpartum preeclampsia Pulmonary Embolism Retained placenta Thrombophlebitis Urinary Tract Infection Uterine Atony Urinary retention Other, specify:
MW0058	MW - Postpartum Period Transfer of Care Returned	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: MW - Postpartum Period Transfer of Care Returned Pick List Value:
MW0062	Total Number of midwives providing care	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Total number of midwives providing care, determined at time of discharge from midwifery care. Pick List Value:
MW0065-1	MW - Number Visits Postpartum-Primary MW	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: The total number of postpartum visits (appointments) with the Primary Midwife. Pick List Value:
MW0065-2	MW - Number Visits Postpartum-Second MW	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: The total number of postpartum visits (appointments) with the Second Midwife. Pick List Value:
MW0065-3	MW - Number Visits Postpartum-Student MW	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: The total number of postpartum visits (appointments) with midwifery students. Pick List Value:
MW0067-1	MW - Number Postpartum Visits Home	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: The number of postpartum visits (appointments) that took place at home. Pick List Value:
MW0067-2	MW - Number Postpartum Visits Hospital	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: The number of postpartum visits (appointments) that took place at the hospital. Pick List Value:
MW0067-3	MW - Number Postpartum Visits Clinic	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: The number of postpartum visits (appointments) that took place during at the midwifery clinic. Pick List Value:
MW0067-4	MW - Number Postpartum Visits Virtual	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Select 'Virtual' for online/telephone visits Pick List Value:
MW0067-5	MW - Number Postpartum Visits Other	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Select 'Other' location for visits that took place at a location other than clinic, home or hospital. Pick List Value:
MW0069	MW - Discharge Date from Midwifery Care	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This data element is available for request but because it's a quasi-identifier it can make the individual more unique in the population and hence easier to re-identify especially in combination with other variables. Categories/generalization and/or suppression might be necessary. Data Definition: The calendar date of the last midwife visit provided to the client prior to discharge from midwifery care. Pick List Value:
MW0100	MW - Consult/Transfer of Care/Emergency Flag	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates if there were there any consults, transfers of care, or use of hospital/outpatient/emergency services during that period. Pick List Value:
MW0101	MW - Maternal Consult Reason Other	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Other maternal condition or complication Pick List Value:
MW0105	MW - Consult Reason Comments	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
BORN collects this variable but due to personal health information (PHI) or sensitivity it is not available for data request. Data Definition: Comments about the reason for the consult, transfer of care or the use of hospital/outpatient/emergency services. Pick List Value:
MW0106	Was client transported to hospital in postpartum period, after approximately 1 hour post-birth (NOT immediate postpartum)	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates if client was transported to hospital in postpartum period, defined as approximately 1 hour post-birth to discharge from midwifery care. Pick List Value:
MW0108	MW - Reason(s) for Transport	Birth Child, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Reason(s) for transport to hospital during that period. Pick List Value: Respiratory distress Maternal clinical indication Other neonatal clinical indication Other Postpartum hemorrhage Repair of laceration Other maternal clinical indication Neonatal clinical indication
MW0109	MW - Primary Reason for Transport	Birth Child, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Primary reason for transport to hospital during that period; chosen from the list of reason(s) for transport. Pick List Value: Respiratory distress Maternal clinical indication Other neonatal clinical indication Other Postpartum hemorrhage Repair of laceration Other maternal clinical indication Neonatal clinical indication
MW0111	MW - EMS Transport Flag	Birth Child, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates if EMS was used to transport to hospital during that period. Pick List Value:
MW0112	MW - EMS Transport Barrier	Birth Child, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates if there was any barrier to transport by EMS. Pick List Value: None Delayed arrival time of EMS Delayed departure of EMS Delay on route Other
MW0120	Was client admitted to hospital (Emergency and/or Obstetrics) in postpartum period, after approximately 1 hour post-birth (NOT immediate postpartum)	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates if client was admitted to hospital (Emergency and/or Obstetrics/Postpartum Unit) for a postpartum complication in the postpartum period, defined as approximately 1 hour post-birth to discharge from midwifery care Pick List Value:
MW4465	Was rationale for transfer of care due to hospital/physician protocol?	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: There are multiple reasons why a midwife may choose to transfer care, including midwifery judgement, scope of practice limitations as defined by the midwifery regulatory body, and hospital/physician protocol. Was this consultation/transfer of care ONLY because of hospital/physician protocol? Pick List Value:
MW4466	Was rationale for consult due to hospital/physician protocol?	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: There are multiple reasons why a midwife may choose to consult, including midwifery judgement, scope of practice limitations as defined by the midwifery regulatory body, and hospital/physician protocol. Was this consultation/transfer of care ONLY because of hospital/physician protocol? Pick List Value:
MWPM011	MW - Was care of client transferred back to midwifery	Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Pick List Value:
MWUNRETC	MW - Unreturned Transfer of Care	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Pick List Value:
N0002	Newborn Date of Birth	Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO), Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother, HBHC Child
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: Infant date of birth (day/month/year). Pick List Value:
N0005	Birth Location	Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO), NICU, NSO DERF, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother, HBHC Child
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: Location where the birth occurred (hospital, home, other, etc.). Pick List Value: Hospital Home Birth Centre Clinic (Midwifery) Nursing Station Other Ontario location Outside of Ontario
N0006	Time of Birth	Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO), Postpartum Mother, HBHC Child
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: Time when infant is born (24 hour clock). Pick List Value:
N0057	MW - Infant Discharged with Mother	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: For hospital births, indication of whether newborn was discharged with mother. Pick List Value:
N0068	Postpartum Breastfeeding Education & Support	NICU, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates whether breastfeeding education and/or support was provided from the time of birth to discharge from hospital OR for midwifery clients, from time of birth to discharge from midwifery care.". Note: for NICU encounter this applies only to the duration of the NICU admission. For the PPM encounter this applies only to the duration from birth to discharge from care. Pick List Value:*
N0069	Type of postpartum breastfeeding education and support provided	NICU, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Most women need information and/or support to establish breastfeeding after birth and prior to discharge from hospital OR for midwifery clients, from time of birth to discharge from midwifery care. Select the type(s) of support provided. Pick List Value: Provided information/support \ Hand expression Provided information/support \ Pumping Provided information/support \ Skin-to-skin Provided information/support \ Signs of effective latch Provided information/support \ Continuation of breastfeeding after discharge Provided information/support \ Sustained breastfeeding if separated from baby Provided information/support \ Community breastfeeding resources Provided assistance with breastfeeding within six hours of birth after initial feeding Consult with a lactation consultant Referred mother to breastfeeding support services for follow-up
N0070	Reasons why breastfeeding education and support was not provided	NICU, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Select reason why breastfeeding education and support was not provided from the time of birth and prior to discharge from the hospital Pick List Value: Not applicable Early discharge home within 2 hours Mother/Parent Declined Other Unknown
NEW0002	MW - Midwife Number - Billing	Antenatal General, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: The midwife's billing number for this course of care. Pick List Value:
ORGHOSP001	HOSP Name	Antenatal General, Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
This data element is available for request but because it's a quasi-identifier it can make the individual more unique in the population and hence easier to re-identify especially in combination with other variables. Categories/generalization and/or suppression might be necessary. Data Definition: Name of Hospital Site. Pick List Value:
ORGMPG001	MPG Name	Postpartum Mother
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: MPG Name Pick List Value:
PPMONLY	PPM Only Flag	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Was the patient admitted to this organization for Postpartum Care only? (The birth did not occur at the admitting hospital). Select Yes - if the mother was admitted for postpartum care only after delivery at another Ontario birthing facility or at home under midwifery care. Enter the new fields that become visible. Note: A Labour encounter and/or Birth Mother encounter is needed for births that occurred outside of a birthing facility or at home without midwifery attendance. Pick List Value:
R0052	Reason for maternal transfer (From)	Labour & Birth Mother, Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates the primary Reason for maternal transfer (From) Pick List Value: Fetal health concern Lack of nursing coverage Lack of physician coverage Maternal medical/obstetrical problem No beds available Organization evacuation Birth outside of hospital prior to admission Care closer to home Condition improved Other Unknown Keeping baby and mother together
R0052TO	Reason for maternal transfer (To)	Postpartum Mother
Data Definition: Indicates the primary Reason for maternal transfer (To) Pick List Value: Fetal health concern Lack of nursing coverage Lack of physician coverage Maternal medical/obstetrical problem No beds available Organization evacuation Keeping baby and mother together Care closer to home Condition improved Other Unknown
Y02091	Birth Hospital	Birth Child, Labour & Birth Mother, Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO), NICU, NSO DERF, Postpartum Child, Postpartum Mother, HBHC Child
This variable is available for release but with restriction or approval from appropriate stakeholder. Data Definition: The name of the hospital where the birth occurred if Birth Location =hospital. Includes all Ontario hospitals with and without birthing units and some out of province and out of country hospitals. Pick List Value:

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