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Midwifery student engagement with digital interactive books: A cross sectional survey Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Hazel Keedle, Katherine Young, Fiona Arundell, Elaine Burns
To explore the benefit and engagement of undergraduate students’ use of H5P interactive books for student learning. An evaluation study of technology enabled learning for first year undergraduate Bachelor of Midwifery students in Australia. Students were invited to complete an online evaluation survey of their use and engagement with H5P interactive books. The survey included the long form User Engagement
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Sharing midwifery philosophy through a positive learning environment prepares students for a future providing midwifery continuity of care: A mixed method study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Nicole Hainsworth, Lyndall Mollart, Elysse Prussing, Danielle Clack, Allison Cummins
Global and national frameworks for midwifery education recognise and prioritise the provision of midwifery continuity of care. Previous studies report that learning is enhanced when students have professional experience placements within these models, however there remains wide variation in midwifery students’ access to placements within these models in Australia. To evaluate Bachelor of Midwifery
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“It’s just too far…”: A qualitative exploration of the barriers and enablers to accessing perinatal care for rural Australian women. Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Fiona Faulks, Touran Shafiei, Ingrid Mogren, Kristina Edvardsson
Rural women and their babies experience poorer perinatal outcomes than their urban counterparts and this inequity has existed for decades. This study explored the barriers and enablers that exist for rural women in Australia in accessing perinatal care. A qualitative descriptive design, using reflexive thematic analysis, was employed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2023 with women who
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Women’s experiences of intermittent auscultation fetal monitoring in labour: A qualitative study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Jennifer MacLellan, Mo Ade, Bev Fitzsimons, Sara Kenyon, Sumayya Mulla, Catherine Pope, Julia Sanders, Rachel Rowe
Internationally, intermittent auscultation (IA) is recommended for monitoring the fetal heart rate during labour and birth for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. IA can identify changes in the fetal heart rate that may indicate the need for additional care or intervention. IA is a central facet of midwifery practice, but there is little evidence about women’s experience of IA. Our study aimed to
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Everyone should have their own midwife: Women’s and staff experiences during the implementation of two midwifery continuity of care models in regional Australia Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Elysse Prussing, Leigh Kinsman, Alycia Jacob, Jenni Doust, Frances Guy, Olivia Tierney
Midwifery Continuity of Care (MCoC) remains inaccessible for most Australian women; this is especially true in rural and regional areas. Strong evidence demonstrates MCoC models improve experiences for women and their babies and are also shown to improve midwifery workforce wellbeing. However, implementation and upscale remains limited. To explore the views and experiences of implementing MCoC for
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South Asian women’s views on and experiences of maternity care services in Hong Kong: A qualitative study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Nitya Nagesh, Caroline Hoi Lam Ip, Emily Tsz Yan Leung, Janet Yuen-Ha Wong, Daniel YT Fong, Kris Yuet Wan Lok
Health disparities among ethnic minority and migrant women can lead to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study explores the maternity care experiences of South Asian women in Hong Kong, providing insights for woman-centred and culturally responsive care in the East Asia. To understand South Asian women’s views and experiences regarding maternity care services in Hong Kong. A qualitative
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Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices to foster continuity of carer: Midwives’ experiences – A qualitative study in the Netherlands Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-17 Marcelle van Wijngaarden, Hinke Blonk, Renate Simmelink, Nadine van der Lee, Hanneke Harmsen van der Vliet-Torij, Marianne Nieuwenhuijze, Ank de Jonge, Corine Verhoeven
Midwife-led continuity of carer (MLCC) improves health outcomes and increases pregnant women’s satisfaction. Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices is one of the ways to promote continuity of carer. To gain insight into the experiences of Dutch community midwives regarding working in smaller teams, by identifying motivators and barriers. A qualitative study was conducted using individual
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Supporting Timor-Leste midwives and nurses through an educational program: An evaluative study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-15 Adeniyi Adeleye, Lisa Wirihana, Belinda Jennings, Bridget Ferguson, Tanya Capper, Rachelle Chee, Kathryn Ritchie, Rachel Smith, Moira Williamson
Little is currently known about the impacts of participation in a five-week Australian maternal and newborn health training program for Timorese midwives and nurses. The maternal mortality rate in Timor-Leste is estimated to be around 204 per 100,000 live births, and there is a correlation between safe and quality maternal and newborn health services. Hence, there is a need to develop the nation’s
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Does maternity care in Australia align with the national maternity Strategy? Findings from a national survey of women’s experiences Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-11 Paula Medway, Alison M. Hutchinson, Liliana Orellana, Linda Sweet
(the Strategy), released in November 2019, provides national guidance on effective maternity care provision. The Strategy is structured around four core values (safety, respect, choice, and access) underpinning twelve woman-centred care principles. To explore whether the experiences of women who accessed Australian maternity services were aligned with the Strategy’s values and principles. Women who
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Perinatal women’s views and experiences of discussing suicide in maternity care settings: A qualitative study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Elizabeth Dudeney, Rose Meades, Susan Ayers, Rose McCabe
Suicide is a leading global cause of maternal death in the first year after birth. Limited research has explored which factors may support or prevent women from disclosing suicidality. This is important for informing appropriate approaches to identifying perinatal women who may require support. (i) explore perinatal women’s views and experiences regarding the barriers, facilitators, and implications
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Midwifery and nursing honours programs in Australia and New Zealand: A scoping review of contemporary challenges and opportunities Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Emma V. Shipton, Lauren Kearney, Lori Delaney, Catherine Kilgour
Contemporary resources that identify the challenges and experiences of Midwifery and Nursing honours students and providers within Australia and New Zealand are lacking. The establishment and development of accredited, tertiary education for Midwifery and Nursing has enhanced professionalism and opportunity. However, the progression from registration pathway programs to Higher Degrees by Research remain
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Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Ryan Fraser, Terri Downer, Florin Oprescu
While midwifery education in Bangladesh has expanded since its establishment in 2013, there is little information available about the quality of education. The aim of this project was to analyse the literature related to midwifery education in Bangladesh in reference to the Global Standards for Midwifery Education. A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus databases
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Conception, pregnancy, and childbirth from the perspective of transgender men: A meta-ethnography Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Sara Fernández-Basanta, Julia-del-Carmen López-Queijo, Emma Rodríguez-Maseda, María-Jesús Movilla-Fernández
Transgender men who decide to gestate biologically often face a health system that is highly feminized and discriminatory. In addition, the lack of preparation and knowledge among healthcare professionals leads to the provision of care that fails to meet their specific needs. To synthesise the experiences of transgender men with regard to conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Ten studies were included
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Development of a Quality Assurance Assessment Tool to meet accreditation standards for midwifery education: A Delphi study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Malin Bogren, Paridhi Jha, Bharati Sharma, Kerstin Erlandsson
Ensuring the quality of midwifery education is critical for producing a qualified and competent midwifery workforce for sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care services. While global standards advocate for quality enhancement and accreditation systems, challenges persist, particularly in low-income countries like Bangladesh. To validate and culturally adapt a Quality Assurance Assessment tool
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Person-centered exploration of work-related stress patterns, predictors, and their association with subhealth in midwives: A cross-sectional study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Yao Wang, Hengying Chen, Xiuzhen Li, Xiangfeng Zhao, Xiaoyue Yang, Hongzhong Zhang, Jianduan Zhang, Junrong Liu
Midwives experience elevated levels of work-related stress. However, there is limited understanding of the patterns of this stress, its sociodemographic and work-related determinants, and its association with sub-health. This multi-center cross-sectional study, conducted in 21 hospitals in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China, involved 300 midwives. Work-related stress levels in midwives were evaluated
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Predictors of burnout among midwives working at public hospitals in northwest Ethiopia, 2022: A multi-centred study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Zerfu Mulaw Endale, Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Tsion Tadesse Haile, Agnche Gebremichael Tsega, Muluken Demeke, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Saron Abeje Abiy, Eden Bishaw Taye, Getie Mihret Aragaw, Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega
Midwives are susceptible to burnout due to the physically and emotionally demanding nature of their job. Burnout is an occupational phenomenon with far-reaching consequences. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of burnout and predictors among midwives working at public hospitals in northwest Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 7 to April 30, 2022
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“Ask for my ideas first”: Experiences of antenatal care and shared decision-making for women with high body mass index Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Madeline Hawke, Julie Considine, Linda Sweet
Shared decision-making supports women’s choices in pregnancy. Women with high body mass index (≥35 kg/m) experience a high rate of interventions in pregnancy, labour, and birth, providing an opportunity for clinicians to implement shared decision-making in practice. However, weight stigma may limit women’s opportunities for shared decision-making. To understand how pregnant women with high body mass
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Publicly available Australian hospital data on infant feeding: A review and comparative analysis of outcomes Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 S. Meedya, J. Hocking, M. Atchan, E. Burns
Breastfeeding is the optimal method of providing infant nutrition. The Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) is a global strategy to promote breastfeeding. This study aimed to explore infant feeding data in Australian hospitals and compare outcomes between BFHI and non-BFHI accredited hospitals, and between public and private hospitals. We targeted publicly available Australian public and private
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Professional identity: Students’ learning from the attributes and behaviours of midwives on clinical placement Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Fiona Arundell, Kath Peters, Athena Sheehan
Midwifery practice experience is an important component of education to develop an understanding of professional identity in midwifery students. The responsibility of supporting student development in the clinical setting is predominantly undertaken by clinical midwives. There is minimal literature relating to the professional identity development of midwifery students. To explore midwifery student
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Barriers and facilitators for implementation of OptiBreech collaborative care: A qualitative study as part of an implementation process evaluation Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Honor Vincent, Shawn Walker, Alice Hodder, Siân M. Davies, Tisha Dasgupta, Natasha Bale, Alexandra Birch, Joanne Kotun, Keelie Christie
Lack of opportunity for breech training and clinical experience reduced professional confidence and expertise in supporting vaginal breech birth. OptiBreech collaborative care is a care pathway for breech presentation at term that aims to enable improve safety through person-centred care and improved training opportunities for maternity professionals, within dedicated clinics and intrapartum support
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Midwives’ and registered nurses’ role and scope of practice in acute early pregnancy care settings in Australia: A qualitative descriptive study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Nicole Freeman, Tracey Moroney, Jane Warland, Kate Cheney, Zoe Bradfield
There is little documented evidence regarding the practice of midwives providing care for women with acute concerns in early pregnancy (< 20 weeks) in Australia. Women can experience unexpected complications at any gestation of pregnancy and may seek acute care in an emergency or gynaecology service, usually staffed by registered nurses (RNs). They may not receive care from specialised pregnancy clinicians
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Models of care for pregnant women with multiple long-term conditions and the role of the midwife: A scoping review Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-15 Zoë Vowles, Holly Lovell, Mairead Black, Jane Sandall, Abigail Easter
More women are experiencing pregnancy with two or more long-term health conditions such as hypertension, depression or HIV (MLTC). Care can be complex and include multiple teams, health professionals and services. The type and range of maternity care models for these women and the role of the midwife within such models is unknown. To provide an overview of the literature on models of care for pregnant
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Unveiling the voices: Exploring perspectives and experiences of women, donors, recipient mothers and healthcare professionals in human milk donation: A systematic review of qualitative studies Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Junyan Li, Hoi Lam Ip, Yingwei Fan, Jojo YY Kwok, Daniel YT Fong, Kris Yuet Wan Lok
This study aims to examine and synthesise the views and experiences of women, donors, recipient mothers and healthcare professionals regarding human milk donation or sharing. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) meta-aggregative approach to systematic reviews of qualitative studies was adopted. Six databases, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus were searched. English written qualitative
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An exploration of pregnancy and postpartum content on Instagram: A content analysis of health and exercise focused accounts Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Helen M. Jones, Jemma Orr, Maxine E. Whelan, Oyinlola Oyebode
Although social media can be an accessible option for women to receive support, there is increasing awareness of the negative mental health impacts of social media use during the postpartum period. Idealistic portrayals on social media have been shown to lead to body dissatisfaction and low mood. The beginning of a child’s life is a period of significant physical, mental and social adjustment for a
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A mixed-methods stress audit with midwives in the United Kingdom Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Zoe G. Anchors, Lee J. Moore, Sara D. Burnard, Catherine A. Bressington, Annette E. Moreton, Rachel Arnold
UK midwives report high work-related stress, which can negatively impact their health and wellbeing, with many considering leaving the profession. An occupational stress audit guides the implementation of stress management intervention, by identifying which stressors have the most negative impact and why, and highlighting “at risk” groups. To conduct a concurrent mixed-methods stress audit with UK
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“A safe space”; A statewide evaluation of Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service (MAPS) using the quality maternal newborn care, evidence informed framework Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Allison Cummins, Chelsea Booth, Kelley Lennon, Karen McLaughlin, Elysse Prussing, Liz Newnham
The World Health Organization recommends Midwifery Continuity of Care (MCoC) due to the consistent improvements in outcomes for mothers and babies. Surveys from the United Kingdom and Australia reported large numbers of midwives are unable to commit to the on call component required to provide MCoC across the continuum. To address this challenge a modified MCoC model called Midwifery Antenatal and
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Evaluating a woman-centred web-based breastfeeding educational intervention in Saudi Arabia: A before-and-after quasi-experimental study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Salma Alahmed, Steve Frost, Ritin Fernandez, Khin Win, Abbas Al Mutair, Muna Al Harthi, Shahla Meedya
Although digital educational resources are used worldwide to educate new parents, the impact of digital resources tailored specifically to women's needs on breastfeeding practices is not well explored. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using a women-centred Web-Based Breastfeeding Educational Resource (WEBBER) in increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding at one month after birth
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Financial hardship and Australian midwifery students: A scoping review and thematic analysis Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Lynnelle Moran, Tanya Capper, Meena Gupta, Shahla Meedya, Sarah Mendez
Despite the pressing need to grow the Australian midwifery workforce, the rising cost of living is making midwifery education programs unaffordable for many. Understanding of the financial hardships faced by Australian midwifery students is currently limited. Attrition from midwifery programs is high and rising. In Australia, this is further compounded by the financial pressures brought about by the
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Endorsed midwife prescribing in Australia: “[For] the women, more than anything” Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Elizabeth Hull, Carolyn Hastie, Zoe Bradfield, Roslyn Donnellan-Fernandez
Prescribing by Endorsed Midwives has existed in Australia for more than ten years. Significant barriers exist in the bureaucracy surrounding prescribing and state and territory legislation which further constrain midwives capacity to prescribe required medications. Current evidence indicates Endorsed Midwives improve timely access to medications and can experience both enablers and barriers to prescribing
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Lost in transition: Perspectives from women and their families living in rural Australia on relocation for specialist maternal and neonatal care Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Emily Mathews, Liz McNeill, Megan Cooper, Annette Briley
Families living in rural communities need to relocate, be transferred or travel long distances to access specialist maternal and neonatal care, leading to isolation from their support networks. High-risk maternal and neonatal complexities in rural maternity units results in more transfers and retrievals to metropolitan services. There is limited understanding of the physical and psychological impacts
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Understanding attrition of early career midwives in Australia Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-24 Eleanor Donnelly, Jessica Lee, Roslyn Donnellan-Fernandez
There is a lack of understanding of the experiences of early career midwives which lead to workforce attrition. In the Australian midwifery setting, workforce attrition in conjunction with the ageing profile of the workforce is of increasing concern. Midwives in the earliest stages of their career are most vulnerable to career attrition, however limited research specifically engages with this cohort
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Corrigendum to: “Breastfeeding rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia: A systematic review and narrative analysis” [Women Birth, 35 (2022) e624–e638] Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-21 Tanisha L. Springall, Helen L. McLachlan, Della A. Forster, Jennifer Browne, Catherine Chamberlain
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Breastfeeding rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia: A systematic review and narrative analysis Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-20 Tanisha L. Springall, Helen L. McLachlan, Della A. Forster, Jennifer Browne, Catherine Chamberlain
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“We were left to our own devices”: Midwives’ experiences of providing maternity care to Ukrainian women in Poland after the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-19 Ilona Nenko, Barbara Baranowska, Beata Szlendak, Nina Sahraoui, Maria Węgrzynowska
After the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, about 2 million people sought protection in Poland. Providing high-quality care for migrants and refugees, especially in times of significant arrivals, can be particularly challenging. To learn about the experiences and strategies of midwives providing maternity care to Ukrainian migrant women in Poland after the outbreak of the full-scale war in
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A beautiful bush space on Country: Indigenous women's perspectives on the cultural significance of a placenta garden Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-12 Nicola McMullen, Renee Fiolet, Bernice Redley, Alison M. Hutchinson
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, hereafter respectfully referred to as First Nations women, often experience maternity care incongruent with their cultural needs. To date, there is limited research on First Nations women’s perceptions of the role that placental burial and a placenta garden may play in promoting connection to culture for women and their babies. This study aimed to
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‘It was horrible to watch, horrible to be a part of’: Midwives’ perspectives of obstetric violence Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Emma C. Collins, Elaine S. Burns, Hannah G. Dahlen
Obstetric violence, including unconsented interventions, coercion and disrespect, violates human rights; impacting the physical and psychosocial health of women. The perspective and experience of midwives related to obstetric violence have been explored in low and middle-income countries, with limited research into the experience of midwives in high income nations. To explore Australian midwives’ perspectives
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Examining the validity and reliability of the COMcareSS (Continuity of Midwifery Care Satisfaction Survey) Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-04 Noelyn Perriman, Jan Taylor, Deborah Lee Davis
Continuity of midwifery care has been proven to show an improvement in clinical outcomes for women and greater maternal satisfaction with maternity care. Several questionnaires have been developed to measure satisfaction with maternity services although few are suitable for continuity of midwifery maternity care models, and many have not been validated. The purpose of this study was to test the reliability
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‘But it’s not in their book’: An interview study exploring the contextual factors influencing senior midwives’ facilitation of students' clinical experiences of perinatal loss’ Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Vanessa Postle, Jon Adams, Su-yin Hor
Midwifery students are seldom afforded experiences of perinatal loss care, potentially depriving them the confidence and competence to provide effective and supportive care in such circumstances. Perinatal loss care is predominantly provided by midwives. Students depend on midwives to provide clinical learning experiences of perinatal loss, preparing them for registered independent practice. The reasons
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Exploring the determinants of student midwives' wellbeing during their studies: A qualitative study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-27 Liesbeth Kool, Machteld van Hoogen, Loïs Heerema, Esther I. Feijen-de Jong
Student wellbeing is a global concern in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Students in healthcare often are exposed to academic, clinical, and psychosocial factors of stress, in particularly student midwives, as they are exposed to other people’s intimate life experiences. The aim of this study was to identify factors which help and hinder student midwives in their studies. Midwifery students in
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Resilience beyond borders: Gaza's women and their silent battles Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Alaa Ramadan, Mohamed Abouzid
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The association between waterbirth and perineal injury or other adverse outcomes among low-risk women with physiological birth: Results from the Nordic Home Birth Cohort Study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Berglind Halfdansdottir, Karianne Ellinger-Kaya, Kathrine Fjøsne, Helena Lindgren, Hanne K. Hegaard, Ellen Blix
Immersion in water has known benefits, such as reducing pain and shortening the duration of labour. The relationship between waterbirth and perineal injury remains unclear. To compare the incidence of perineal injury in waterbirth and birth on land among low-risk women. Secondary outcomes were postpartum haemorrhage and 5-minute Apgar scores <7. Prospective cohort study of 2875 low-risk women who planned
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How does the use of continuous electronic fetal monitoring influence women’s experiences of labour? A systematic integrative review of the literature from high income countries Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Sarah Murray, Deborah J. Fox, Rebecca L. Coddington, Vanessa L. Scarf
A variety of technologies are used to monitor fetal wellbeing in labour. Different types of fetal monitoring devices impact women’s experiences of labour and birth. This review aims to understand how continuous electronic fetal monitoring (CEFM) influences women’s experiences, with a focus on sense of control, active decision-making and mobility. A systematic search of the literature was conducted
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Care, connection, and social distancing: The challenges of baby loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in Aotearoa New Zealand Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Billie F. Bradford, Robin S. Cronin, Tosin Popoola, Nicola Bright, Sergio A. Silverio
The COVID-19 pandemic hindered access to routine healthcare globally, prompting concerns about possible increases in pregnancy loss and perinatal death. PUDDLES is an international collaboration exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parents who experience pregnancy loss and perinatal death in seven countries, including Aotearoa New Zealand. To explore parents’ experiences of access to healthcare
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“It would be nice to have more than basic support”: A learning needs assessment survey of midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income countries of the Asia Pacific region Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Rachel M. Smith, Joanne E. Gray, Caroline SE Homer
The provision of high-quality midwifery education relies on well-prepared educators. Faculty members need professional development and support to deliver quality midwifery education. To identify development needs of midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income countries of the Asia Pacific region, to inform program content and the development of guidelines for faculty development programs. An online
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Women’s experiences of remote video calls with a labour ward midwife during early labour Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-04 Viola Nyman, Ann Svensson, Malin Hansson, Anette Johnsson
In an increasingly strained maternity care system with a shortage of midwives and great demands for service, pregnant women in their early labour are at risk of receiving insufficient support. Women make calls and visit the labour ward on multiple occasions before being admitted. A video call with a labour ward midwife during early labour is an unknown practice but could support pregnant women and
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Women’s experiences with Centering-Based Group Care in Zhejiang China: A pilot study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Danqi Chen, Qian Cai, Rui Yang, Wenli Xu, HongMei Lu, Jinghua Yu, Peihua Chen, Xinfen Xu
The group prenatal care model, which caters to women with low medical needs but high support needs, has become a highly prevalent and innovative approach implemented globally. For Centering-Based Group Care (CBGC) to remain effective, women’s evaluations of the quality of care and perspectives about the model are crucial. This study aimed to describe women’s appraisal of CBGC quality and explore the
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Factors influencing midwives’ intentions to facilitate normal physiological birth: A qualitative study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-02 Holly Meyer, Nigel Lee, Kendall George, Lauren Kearney
Whilst most women desire to birth vaginally, research highlights reducing rates of normal physiological birth worldwide. Previous studies have focussed largely on clinical practices associated with vaginal birth however health care professionals’ intentions are also known to effect behaviour; a factor not well understood within the context of midwifery and normal physiological birth. To explore factors
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One size does not fit all: Perspectives from Swedish midwives on fetal movement counselling Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-29 Anna Andrén, Helena Lindgren, Anna Akselsson, Ingela Rådestad, Kerstin Erlandsson
Migration continues to play a role in determining health outcomes related to pregnancy and childbirth in Sweden. Migrant women have, compared to Swedish-born women, increased risks of adverse birth outcomes. Previous research suggests that migrant women seek care for decreased fetal movements less than Swedish-born women. Given these documented risks, understanding midwives’ perspectives in this context
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Women- and clinician- important outcomes and priorities regarding vasa praevia: An international qualitative study to inform development of a core outcome set Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-25 Nasrin Javid, Natasha Donnolley, John Kingdom, Rachel Dadouch, Rohan D’Souza
Many studies have reported interventions for women with vasa praevia to improve perinatal outcomes. However, which outcomes are important for women remains unclear. To explore what outcomes are important for women with lived experience of vasa praevia and why, in order to inform the development of a core outcome set for studies on vasa praevia. An international qualitative study was conducted with
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Women’s views and experiences of a new Midwifery Group Practice model in rural Australia Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Laura Y. Whitburn, Meabh Cullinane, Charlie Benzie, Michelle S. Newton, Helen L. McLachlan, Della A. Forster
Women in rural Australia often have limited maternity care options available, and in Victoria, like many Australian states, numerous small hospitals no longer offer birthing services. To evaluate women’s views and experiences of maternity care at a local rural hospital that re-established birthing services with a Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model of maternity care. Women who booked into the new
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A mixed-methods study of women’s birthplace preferences and decisions in England Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Georgia E. Clancy, Felicity K. Boardman, Sophie Rees
Choice has been a key aspect of maternity care policy in England since 1993, however a gap remains between the birthplaces women want and where they actually give birth. The latest maternity care policy in England acknowledges that women are not being given ‘real choice’ in their care and often being told what to do. This is problematic since unfulfilled preferences have been linked to negative childbirth
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First Nations Peoples’ perceptions, knowledge and beliefs regarding stillbirth prevention and bereavement practices: A mixed methods systematic review Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Danielle Pollock, Helen D. Bailey, Sabira Hasanoff, Zachary Munn, Chelsea Valenzuela, Cindy Stern, Carrie Price, Rhonda Marriott, Janinne Gliddon, Carolyn Lewis, Carol Michie, Muriel Bowie, Millie Penny, Tracy Reibel, Jane Warland, Brad Farrant, Scott W. White, Carrington C.J. Shepherd
First Nations Peoples endure disproportionate rates of stillbirth compared with non-First Nations Peoples. Previous interventions have aimed at reducing stillbirth in First Nations Peoples and providing better bereavement care without necessarily understanding the perceptions, knowledge and beliefs that could influence the design of the intervention and implementation. The aim of this review was to
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Association between decision-making during pregnancy and woman-centred care among Tanzanian pregnant women: A cross-sectional survey Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga, Sanmei Chen, Beatrice Mwilike, Ally Abdul Lyimo, Naoki Hirose, Yoko Shimpuku
Many women in Tanzania lack autonomy in decision-making for their pregnancy and childbirth. Woman-centred care (WCC) seeks to provide each woman with the appropriate information that promotes participation and highlights their informed decision-making. Thus, decision-making has been proposed as an essential determinant of WCC. This study aimed to assess the association between decision-making and WCC
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A cross-sectional survey of the mental health of midwives in Ontario, Canada: Burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and associated factors Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Elizabeth C. Cates, Claire Ramlogan-Salanga, R. Katie MacKenzie, Karline Wilson-Mitchell, Elizabeth K. Darling
Burnout and the psychological co-morbidities stress, anxiety and depression have a significant impact on healthcare providers, including midwives. These conditions impact the quality of care provided to women, and midwives’ ability to remain in the profession. There is growing concern regarding the retention of maternity care providers in Canada, particularly midwives. Nationally, 33% of Canadian midwives
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Perceptions of quality of care in Midwife-led Birth Centres (MLBCs) in Uganda: Why do women choose MLBCs over other options? Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Rose Chalo Nabirye, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda, Joshua Epuitai, Faith Nawagi, Sarah Namyalo, Andrea Nove, Oliva Bazirete, Kirsty Hughes, Sofia Castro Lopes, Sabera Turkmani, Mandy Forrester, Caroline S.E. Homer
Midwife-led birth centres (MLBCs) are associated with reduced childbirth interventions, higher satisfaction rates, and improved birth outcomes. The evidence on quality of care in MLBCs from low and middle-income countries (LMIC) is limited. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of women and midwives regarding the quality of care in four MLBCs in Uganda. A qualitative study was conducted in four
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Effectiveness of interventions on occupational stress, health and well-being, performance, and job satisfaction for midwives: A systematic mixed methods review Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Zoe G. Anchors, Rachel Arnold, Sara D Burnard, Catherine A. Bressington, Annette E. Moreton, Lee J. Moore
Work-related stress is high in midwifery with negative implications for midwives’ health and performance. This systematic review therefore examined which stress management interventions (SMIs) are most effective at reducing occupational stress and improving midwives’ health and well-being, performance, and job satisfaction. A systematic review included studies if they were: investigating midwives or
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Improving maternal and neonatal outcomes for women with gestational diabetes through continuity of midwifery care: A cross-sectional study Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Eleanor K. Shenton, Amanda G. Carter, Laura Gabriel, Valerie Slavin
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a complication of pregnancy which may exclude women from midwife-led models of care. There is a paucity of research evaluating the safety and feasibility of continuity of midwifery care (CoMC) for women with GDM. To investigate the impact of CoMC on maternal and neonatal outcomes, for otherwise low-risk women with GDM. This exploratory cross-sectional study observed
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The sustainability of midwifery group practice: A cross-sectional study of midwives and managers Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Leonie Hewitt, Ann Dadich, Donna L. Hartz, Hannah G. Dahlen
Although there is robust evidence for the benefits of midwifery group practice (MGP) caseload care, there are limited opportunities for women to access this model in Australia. There is also limited knowledge on how to sustain these services. MGP can benefit childbearing women and babies and improve satisfaction for women and midwives. However, sustainability of the model is challenging. While MGPs
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Health care providers' perspectives on the mistreatment towards women during maternity care: Do perceptions of the working environment and empathy level matter? Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Habtamu Kasaye, Vanessa Scarf, Annabel Sheehy, Kathleen Baird
Mistreatment of women in maternity care violates human rights, erodes trust and disrupts the continuity of maternal healthcare services. Investigating Health Care Providers' (HCPs) perspectives is indispensable in uncovering drivers and designing targeted interventions. To identify the roles of HCPs' perceptions of the working environment and levels of empathy on the mistreatment of women during maternity
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Breastfeeding and pre-pregnancy bariatric surgery: A scoping review Women Birth (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Seyedeh Samira Mokhlesi, Vidanka Vasilevski, Linda Sweet
Bariatric surgery is a procedure for people with class II and III obesity who are unable to lose weight using traditional methods. The incidence rate of bariatric surgery in reproductive-age women is increasing rapidly, so the number of women who become pregnant after bariatric surgery is rising. To collate and synthesise available literature regarding breastfeeding following bariatric surgery. This