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Implementing and evaluating resources to support good maternity care for parents with learning disabilities: A qualitative feasibility study in England Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-14 Anna Cox, Athena Ip, Scott Watkin, George Matuska, Sharon Bunford, Ann Gallagher, Cath Taylor
Parents with learning disabilities are often disadvantaged and their needs not well understood in maternity services. Despite a global vision to improve maternity care, current evidence confirms poor pre- and post-natal care for parents with learning disabilities and their families. Midwives have expressed a need for support in the delivery of good care to this population of parents. To test the feasibility
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Impact of shared decision-making on women's childbirth preferences: A cluster randomised controlled trial Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Encarnación López-Gimeno, Gemma Falguera-Puig, Rosa García-Sierra, Mª. Mercedes Vicente-Hernández, Lucia Burgos Cubero, Gloria Seguranyes
Midwives provide counselling for birth plans (BPs) to women during prenatal care; however, the impact of individualised BP counselling interventions based on shared decision-making (SDM) regarding women's preferences is unknown. This randomised cluster trial included four primary healthcare units. Midwives provided BP counselling based on SDM to women in the intervention group (IG) during prenatal
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A cost analysis of upscaling access to continuity of midwifery carer: Population-based microsimulation in Queensland, Australia Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Yanan Hu, Jenny Gamble, Jyai Allen, Debra K. Creedy, Jocelyn Toohill, Emily Callander
To quantify the economic impact of upscaling access to continuity of midwifery carer, compared with current standard maternity care, from the perspective of the public health care system. We created a static microsimulation model based on a whole-of-population linked administrative data set containing all public hospital births in one Australian state (Queensland) between July 2017 to June 2018 ( =
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Swedish maternity care professionals’ perception of labor induction Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Gabriel Raoust, Stefan Rocco Hansson, Petri Kajonius
Sweden recently adopted new labor induction guidelines lowering the threshold for post-term pregnancies to 41+ weeks. Despite evidence-based foundation, these guidelines stirred controversy among maternity care professionals, who voiced concerns about potential risks and unintended consequences, such as a rising Caesarean section rate. Midwives also highlighted potential impacts on their roles, workload
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Status and predictors of readiness for hospital discharge in women with caesarean section: A latent profile analysis Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Wenli Xu, Jia Liu, Xinhai Meng, Yuxin Zhang, Yaxuan Xu, Lihua Zhou, Fengying Zhang, Hui Wang
Women undergoing caesarean section (CS) experience difficulties when preparing for discharge, and readiness for hospital discharge (RHD) may depend on individual characteristics. To explore the status of RHD in women with CS, identify the latent classes of RHD, and analyse predictors from a bio-psycho-social perspective. A sample of 410 women with CS completed the following questionnaires on demographic
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The social and healthcare professional support drawn upon by women antenatally during the COVID-19 pandemic: A recurrent, cross-sectional, thematic analysis Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Leanne Jackson, Siân M. Davies, Monic Gaspar, Anastasija Podkujko, Joanne A. Harrold, Leonardo DE Pascalis, Victoria Fallon, Laura K. Soulsby, Sergio A. Silverio
To explore antenatal experiences of social and healthcare professional support during different phases of social distancing restriction implementation in the UK. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone or video-conferencing software between 13 July 2020 – 2 September 2020. Interviews were transcribed and a recurrent, cross-sectional, thematic analysis was conducted. Twelve antenatal
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Cultivating student researchers: Reflections on a summer undergraduate student fellowship scheme Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Barbara Lloyd, Khayla Timothy, Carmel Bradshaw, Owen Doody
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Men's involvement in maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review of enablers and barriers Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-07 Enos Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Perseverance Moyo, Grant Murewanhema, Andrew Ross
Globally, there are about 800 maternal deaths every day, with low-to-middle-income countries accounting for most of these deaths. A lack of access to maternal healthcare services is one of the main causes of these deaths. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), one of the barriers to accessing maternal healthcare services by women is a lack of their male partners’ involvement. This scoping review aimed to assess
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Assessment of the psychometric properties of the italian version of the midwifery student evaluation of practice (MIDSTEP-IT): A validity and reliability study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Antonella Nespoli, Gaia Giulia Angela Sacco, Fatima Zahra Bouhachem, Francesca Motta, Simona Paredi, Laura Antolini, Maria Panzeri, Edda Pellegrini, Simona Fumagalli
Clinical learning is a crucial component of the midwifery education program, necessary to support the acquisition of professional abilities through the integration of theoretical and practical learning experiences. Evaluating Bachelor of Midwifery students’ perception of their clinical learning experiences is important to improve midwifery educational programs. the objective of this study was the translation
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Women's expectations, preferences and needs in midwifery care – results from the qualitative Midwifery Care (MiCa) study: Childbirth and early parenthood Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Nataliya Makarova, Toni Maria Janke, Janne Schmittinger, Caroline Johanna Agricola, Merle Ebinghaus, Christine Blome, Birgit-Christiane Zyriax
The main goals of our study were (I) the investigation of expectations and preferences as well as (II) the determination of needs of women in regard to midwifery care. Descriptive phenomenology was used to investigate the ways in which women experienced childbirth and early parenthood. A descriptive qualitative research design was chosen, using focus groups. ix online focus groups were carried out
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Healthcare practitioners’ experiences and perspectives of music in perinatal care in Ireland: An exploratory survey Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Pui Sze Cheung, Tríona McCaffrey, Sylvia Murphy Tighe, Mas Mahady Mohamad
Evidence shows that music can promote the wellbeing of women and infants in the perinatal period. Ireland's National Maternity Strategy (2016–2026) suggests a holistic approach to woman's healthcare needs and music interventions are ideally placed as a non-pharmacological and cost-effective intervention to improve the quality of care offered to women and infants. This cross-sectional survey aimed to
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Theoretical approaches in the development of interventions to promote breastfeeding: A scoping review Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Yan-Qiong Ouyang, Jinyi Guo, Jie Zhou, Yibei Zhouchen, Canran Huang, Yiyan Huang, Rong Wang, Sharon R. Redding
There is a low world rate of exclusive breastfeeding and a short duration of breastfeeding. More studies have constructed interventions to improve breastfeeding behavior, but the actual effect is not significant. The purpose of this review is identifying the ways that various theories have an influence on theory-based breastfeeding intervention studies. A scoping review using Arksey and O'Malley's
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Validation of the Chinese version of the Fear of Birth Scale among pregnant women Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Qianmin Zhang, Judith McAra-Couper, Yi Lou, Shengbin Guo, Pingping Qiu
Aim: Adapt Fear of Birth Scale (FOBS) for the Chinese context, evaluate psychometric properties and determine optimal cutoff point for pregnant women in 3rd trimester.
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Antenatal depressive symptoms and adverse birth outcomes in healthy start participants: The modifying role of utilization of mental health services Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Sabrina Karim, Bo Cai, Anwar T. Merchant, Sara Wilcox, Xingpei Zhao, Kimberly Alston, Jihong Liu
We examined the association between antenatal depressive symptoms and adverse birth outcomes in Midland Healthy Start (MHS) participants and determined whether receiving mental health services reduced the odds of adverse outcomes among those with elevated antenatal depressive symptoms. Data from a retrospective cohort of participants ( = 1,733) served by the MHS in South Carolina (2010–2019) were linked
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Characteristics of strong midwifery leaders and enablers of strong midwifery leadership: An international appreciative inquiry Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Dr Sally Pezaro, Gila Zarbiv, Jude JONES, Mariama Lilei Feika, Laura Fitzgerald, Sanele Lukhele, Jacquelyn Mcmillan-bohler, Olivia B. Baloyi, Ksenija Maravic da Silva, Christine Grant, Lisa Bayliss-Pratt, Pandora Hardtman
This research aimed to identify the characteristics of strong midwifery leaders and explore how strong midwifery leadership may be enabled from the perspective of midwives and nurse-midwives globally. In this appreciative inquiry, we collected qualitative and demographic data using a cross-sectional online survey between February and July 2022. Responses were received from many countries ( = 76), predominantly
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Translation and validation of the Hungarian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Hunor Abrán, Kálmán Kovács, Zalán Horvát, Edina Erőss, Caroline J. Hollins Martin, Colin R. Martin
Evidence relating maternal birth experience to a range of maternal and neonatal outcomes is increasingly compelling. Consequently valid and reliable self-report of birth experience from the mothers perspective is critical. The current study sought to translate and validate a Hungarian-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R). Following forward and backwards translation into
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Are migrants during the periconception period less likely to be supplementing with folic acid: An Australian cohort study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Hei Yee Tang, James Elhindi, Caron Blumenthal, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Sarah J. Melov
Folic acid (FA) supplementation before and in early pregnancy is known to improve outcomes such as reducing neural tube defects; however, little is known about groups in Australia at risk of low FA use. To determine whether differences exist in FA supplementation rates between Australian-born women and migrant women, with a secondary aim of examining the sociodemographic characteristics of women who
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Effect of mode of delivery on postpartum weight retention: A systematic review and meta-analysis Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-24 Meiyu Wang, Yuting Ji, Shanxia Chen, Minyi Wang, Xiaoli Lin, Ming Yang
Retention of weight gained over pregnancy increases the risk of long-term obesity and related health concerns. While many risk factors for this postpartum weight retention have been examined, the role of mode of delivery in this relationship remains controversial. We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of mode of delivery on postpartum weight retention. Ten electronic
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Women's caesarean section preferences: A multicountry cross-sectional survey in low- and middle-income countries Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Camille Etcheverry, Ana Pilar Betrán, Myriam de Loenzien, Charles Kaboré, Pisake Lumbiganon, Guillermo Carroli, Quoc Nhu Hung Mac, Celina Gialdini, Alexandre Dumont, the QUALI-DEC research group
To measure the proportion of women's preferences for CS in hospitals with high caesarean section rates and to identify related factors. A cross-sectional hospital-based postpartum survey was conducted. We used multilevel multivariate logistic regression and probit models to analyse the association between women's caesarean section preferences and maternal characteristics. Probit models take into account
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Trends and disparities in perinatal health outcomes among women from refugee backgrounds in Victoria, Australia: A population-based study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Lisa Gold, Elisha Riggs, Julie Abimanyi-Ochom, Linda Sweet, Ha N.D. Le
Women from refugee backgrounds generally experience poorer pregnancy-related outcomes compared to host populations. To examine the trend and disparities in adverse perinatal outcomes among women of refugee background using population-based data from 2003 to 2017. A population-based cross-sectional study of 754,270 singleton births in Victoria compared mothers of refugee backgrounds with Australian-born
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Midwives' attitudes toward the use of cardiotocograph (CTG) machines in labor units: A study in Jordan Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Reem Hatamleh, Nemeh Al-Akour, Suha M. Maharmeh, Maha Atout
The purpose of cardiotocograph (CTG) usage is to detect any alterations in fetal heart rate (FHR) early before they are prolonged and profound. However, the use of CTG machines on a routine basis is not an evidence-supported practice. There is no Jordanian study that assesses the midwives' attitudes toward this machine. This study aimed to identify Jordanian midwives’ attitudes towards the use of cardiotocograph
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The perceived mental health experiences and needs of postpartum mothers living in the United Arab Emirates : A focus group study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Nivine Hanach, Hadia Radwan, Wegdan Bani Issa, Roba Saqan, Nanne de Vries
After childbirth, mothers are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems including anxiety and depression, which often remain undetected and untreated. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recent figures revealed a substantial prevalence of postpartum depression. However, postpartum mental health remains largely understudied in the country's clinical and research settings. Therefore, given the
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The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Habibe Bay Ozcalik, Yasemin Erkal Aksoy
This study aimed to determine the relationship between birth memory and trauma and maternal functioning in the postpartum period. This cross-sectional study included 584 mothers in the postpartum period between 1 January 2022 and 1 April 2022. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF), the Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire (BirthMARQ)
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Prepregnancy dieting and obstetrical and neonatal outcomes: Findings from a national surveillance project in the United States Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Yang Yu, Qianheng Ma, Susan W Groth
Women with overweight or obesity are recommended to lose weight before pregnancy. Dieting is one of the most used weight control strategies. However, the health implications of dieting before pregnancy remain unclear. To evaluate the associations of dieting during the year before pregnancy with obstetrical and neonatal outcomes, including gestational weight gain (GWG), gestational diabetes, low birthweight
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The importance of recovery and staffing on midwives’ emotional wellbeing: A UK national survey Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Jackie Dent, Nigel Smeeton, Lisa Whiting, Tim Watson
There is currently a gap in the evidence on how working practices, such as the ability to take rest breaks, finish on time or intershift recovery influence outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore the association of individual characteristics, work-related factors and working practices on emotional wellbeing outcomes of UK midwives. An online cross-sectional survey collated data between September
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Antenatal education – Putting research into practice: A guideline review Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Alessia Ferri, Kerry L. Sutcliffe, Christine Catling, Elizabeth Newnham, Kate M. Levett
Antenatal care guidelines used in Australia are inconsistent in their recommendations for childbirth and parenting education (CBPE) classes for preparation of women and parents for pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Clinical practice guidelines in maternity care are developed to assist healthcare practitioners and consumers to make decisions about appropriate care. The benefit of such guidelines
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Stigma and its influencing factors for seeking professional psychological help among pregnant women: A cross-sectional study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Meili Xiao, Sasa Huang, Yongrong Liu, Guanxiu Tang, Ying Hu, Bing Fu, Jun Lei
Although the stigma associated with seeking professional psychological help has received significant attention, few studies have focused on the status and factors influencing this stigma among pregnant women, especially those with a Chinese cultural background. This study aimed to assess the status of stigma associated with seeking professional psychological help and its influencing factors. A total
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Factor structure and longitudinal invariance for the Chinese Mainland version of the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale during pregnancy Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Zhijiao Song, Daming Zhang, Li Yang, Pengfei Zhu, Yan Liu, Suping Wang, Ruimin Zheng
There are inconsistent results on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale's (EPDS) factor structure and longitudinal invariance among different cultures. Furthermore, limited relevant studies in Chinese pregnant women exist. To test the factor structure of the Chinese Mainland EPDS during pregnancy and conduct longitudinal invariance analyses. A national multi-centre cohort study was conducted among
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Who is most vulnerable? Factors associated with presenting to antenatal care without a male partner in Northern Tanzania Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Saumya S. Sao, Jessica N. Coleman, Linda Minja, Rimel N. Mwamba, Godfrey A. Kisigo, Haika Osaki, Jenny Renju, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Melissa H. Watt
Male engagement in pregnancy care can be beneficial for maternal and child health outcomes. In Tanzania, pregnant women are strongly encouraged to present to their first antenatal care (ANC) appointment with a male partner, where they jointly test for HIV. For some, this presents a barrier to ANC attendance. The objectives of this study were to identify factors associated with presenting to ANC with
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What is ‘physiological birth’? A scoping review of the perspectives of women and care providers Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Brooke I. Henshall, Heather A. Grimes, Jennifer Davis, Christine E. East
Physiological birth was defined by the World Health Organization in 1997, however, clinical practices in childbirth have changed considerably since this time. Ambiguous terms in healthcare such as ‘physiological birth’ may cause confusion amongst care providers and consumers. To identify what is known about physiological birth, and how perceptions of physiological birth manifest in current literature
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Fathers' needs of breastfeeding support: Perspective of health nurses Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Meijiao Qin, Guangting Chang, Xiaoyu Zhou, Lixia Wang, Yuzhen Liang, Yiyi Xu, Siqi Liu, Shu Cai, Meifen Dai
To explore the improvement of health education on father's participation in breastfeeding from the perspective of maternal and child health nurses. Qualitative phenomenological research was used, and 15 maternal and child health nurses who provided breastfeeding support were invited. With semi-structured deep interviews and on-site recordings, data were analyzed through content analysis. Four main
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UK student midwives' theoretical knowledge, confidence, and experience of intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart rate during labour: An online cross-sectional survey Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 K Phillips, J Sanders, LE Warren
This study aimed to explore student midwives' theoretical knowledge of intrapartum intermittent auscultation, their confidence in, and their experience of this mode of fetal monitoring. An online cross-section survey with closed and open questions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse participants' intermittent auscultation knowledge, confidence, and experience. Reflexive thematic analysis was
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Fathers’ breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and involvement in the Asian context: A mixed-studies review Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Travis Lanz-Brian Pereira, Priyadharshni DO Rajendran, Apiradee Nantsupawat, Shefaly Shorey
Despite numerous initiatives attempting to enhance BF across Asia, recent studies show that exclusive BF rates remain alarmingly low. With globalization, society has shifted from traditional family roles towards more egalitarian marriages, where Asian fathers are now more involved in parenting. As fathers’ involvement in breastfeeding is highly complex and context-sensitive, evaluation of a wide range
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Community infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion and population level-outcomes: A mixed methods study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Rebecca Huber, Meera Menon, Rebecca B. Russell, Sharla Smith, Stacy Scott, Scott D. Berns
In the U.S., sudden unexpected infant deaths due to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed are increasing. Though breastfeeding is a protective factor against sudden unexpected infant death, motivations to breastfeed often couple with unsafe infant sleep practices. Racial/ethnic disparities are present in sudden unexpected infant death, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, and
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Termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly: A qualitative study from Turkey on women's experiences Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Havva YEŞİLDERE-SAĞLAM, Elif GÜRSOY
: Medical termination for fetal anomalies is an unexpected traumatic event for women. It can cause serious complications that can negatively affect both the physical and psychological health of women. : This study aims to examine the experiences of women who underwent medical termination for fetal anomaly in the second trimester. : The study included 12 women whose pregnancies were terminated due to
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“I need to make sense of my birth experience”: A descriptive qualitative study of postnatal women's opinions, and expectations about postnatal debriefing Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Ayse Deliktas Demirci, Mine Oruc, Kamile Kabukcuoglu
Evidence shows that women feel valued and satisfied after discussing their birth experiences. However, uncertainties persist surrounding the concept of postnatal debriefing practice. To explore the opinions and expectations of women relating to postnatal debriefing and their experiences when the postnatal debriefing is not presented. A descriptive qualitative study of 20 postnatal women was conducted
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Fear of giving birth alone: Experiences of psychological distress, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and coping- strategies of childbearing women during COVID-19 Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Miriam S. Johnson, Nora Skjerdingstad, Omid V. Ebrahimi, Asle Hoffart, Sverre Urnes Johnson
Psychological distress during pregnancy is a well-documented risk factor for adverse maternal outcomes. Distress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may further increase the vulnerability of pregnant women to negative mental health outcomes. To explore the mental health experiences of pregnant women, focusing on mental health outcomes, challenges related to the pandemic, coping strategies, and factors
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Defining woman-centred care: A concept analysis Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Susannah Brady, Kristen S Gibbons, Fiona Bogossian
In midwifery a shared definition of woman-centred care is lacking, and this remains an identified gap in the evidence underpinning midwifery practice. Woman-centred care is an underpinning philosophy used in midwifery practice both nationally and internationally. To analyse the practice of woman-centred care to clarify its meaning and comprehension and subsequently advance an evidence-based definition
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Best practice recommendations for the integration of trauma-informed approaches in maternal mental health care within the context of perinatal trauma and loss: A systematic review of current guidance Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Madeleine Benton, Anja Wittkowski, Dawn Edge, Holly E. Reid, Terri Quigley, Zoyah Sheikh, Debbie M. Smith
The National Health Service (NHS) in England plans to increase accessibility to evidence-based, trauma-informed psychological care for women in the perinatal period. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to 1) synthesise current guidance from clinical guidelines, policy documents, and care standards on trauma-informed approaches to care in maternal mental health settings within the context of pregnancy-related
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Trauma-informed care education for midwives: Does education improve attitudes towards trauma-informed care? Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Trish Long, Christina Aggar, Sandra Grace
Continuing education is important to improve midwives’ attitudes to trauma-informed care in addressing the needs of women during the perinatal period. This study aimed to evaluate if there was a significant difference in attitudes towards trauma-informed care between midwives who participated in a 2-day trauma-informed care education program and those who did not. A static group comparison design was
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An exploration of the contraceptive counselling practices of midwives who provide postpartum care in Australia Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Kate Cheney, Emily Mignacca, Kirsten I Black, Caroline Homer, Zoe Bradfield
We sought to explore and describe midwives’ attitudes and practices relating to their provision of postpartum contraception counselling. We used an exploratory cross-sectional design. Recruitment used an anonymous online survey using electronic communication platforms of professional, and special-interest organisations, over six months . Descriptive and quantitative analysis was used. Australian Midwives
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Patient perception of labor support behaviors provided by Finnish midwives Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Pirjo Koski, Eija Raussi-Lehto, Päivi Leskinen, Reija Klemetti
Almost all births in Finland occur in hospitals, but the concept of labor support behavior is not well-known among Finnish midwives. The primary aim was to increase perceived labor support as measured by BANSILQ. This study was tailored to evaluate the impacts of short on-the-job training interventions for midwives (n=70) in labor support given to mothers. The training was conducted at one university
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Bonding with bump: Interoceptive sensibility moderates the relationship between pregnancy body satisfaction and antenatal attachment Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Lucy Stafford, Lydia Munns, Anna E. Crossland, Elizabeth Kirk, Catherine E.J. Preston
There is limited understanding and contradictory results regarding the contribution of the pregnant bodily experience to antenatal attachment. Antenatal attachment is an important aspect of pregnancy, which has been linked with positive maternal and infant outcomes. Given the profound physical process of pregnancy, it is likely that bodily experience is implicated in antenatal attachment, with research
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Midwifery research in France: Current dynamics and perspectives Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 P Sauvegrain, Clémence Schantz, Anne Rousseau, Laurent Gaucher, Corinne Dupont, et Anne Alice Chantry, the CNSF (Collège National des sages-Femmes de France – French National College of Midwives)
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Navigating a maze: Midwives’ identity response to the enactment of an abortion law in Chile Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Bielka Carvajal, Helen White, Jane Brooks, Ann M Thomson, Alison Cooke
Chilean midwives have been identified as essential for successfully implementing an abortion law, a practice which could potentially be understood as contradicting their central mission. Nevertheless, to date, there has been no investigation into how Chilean midwives have incorporated induced abortion care provision into their professional identity. To elucidate how Chilean midwives understand and
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Receiving gestational weight gain recommendations and associated risks: A qualitative study among low-income women Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Tracey Ledoux, Basant Gamal, Alejandra Duque, Pamela D. Berens
Appropriate weight gain goals promote healthy gestational weight gain (GWG). Despite receiving recommendations from their providers, most women do not know how much weight they should gain during pregnancy. This study sought to describe the experiences of pregnant women when given GWG recommendations. The research proceeded using a phenomenological approach. With Institutional Review Board approval
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Breastfeeding self-efficacy, body image, body acceptance, and partner support: Associations in Israeli postpartum women Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Shulamit Geller, Sigal Levy, Ti Baruch, Yarden Rinot, Viren Swami
Research suggests that breastfeeding self-efficacy (i.e., a mother's perceived ability and confidence to breastfeed her new-born) is associated with body image experiences and wider psychosocial factors. However, much of this work is focused on negative body image and has relied on samples from predominantly Westernised, industrialised nations. To extend knowledge, we sought to examine the extent to
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The role of self-criticism and self-compassion in the development of PTSD among midwives Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Irina Linetsky, Keren Grinberg, Michal Granot
Objective Healthcare providers might develop emotional distress following direct and indirect exposure to traumatic events. Evidence shows that midwives, who care for women in complicated situations, are often exposed to circumstances that have a potential to lead to a variety of psychological reactions, including symptoms identified with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nevertheless, the positive-healthy
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Obstetric and medical factors rather than psychosocial characteristics explain why eligible women do not complete the enhanced recovery after elective caesarean (EREC) pathway: A prospective cohort study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Christianna Digenis, Amy Salter, Lynette Cusack, Deborah Turnbull
An Australian health-service implemented an ‘enhanced recovery after elective caesarean’ pathway with next-day discharge. Previous anecdotal reports indicated that a large percentage of eligible women were not discharged the next day and therefore were not regarded as having completed the pathway. Psychosocial factors were expected to be the leading reason for prolonged hospitalisation. The study objectives
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“I always felt like I wasn't supposed to be there”. An international qualitative study of fathers’ engagement in family healthcare during transition to fatherhood Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Vanessa Watkins, Shane A Kavanagh, Jacqui A Macdonald, Bodil Rasmussen, Helle Terkildsen Maindal, Sarah Hosking, Karen Wynter
Objective Engagement of fathers in family health services confers benefits for the health and wellbeing of the whole family. The childbirth continuum is traditionally considered a feminine event, however, commensurate with the changing paradigm of gender equity in family healthcare worldwide, the role of fathers is in transformation. The aim of the study is to explore father's perceptions and experiences
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The severity of second-degree perineal tears and perineal pain during three months postpartum: A prospective cohort study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Jeanette Risløkken, Marthe Dalevoll Macedo, Kari Bø, Marie Ellström Engh, Franziska Siafarikas
Second-degree perineal tears are common and can vary widely in the extent of tissue trauma. Therefore, a better understanding of perineal pain based on tissue trauma severity in second-degree tears is needed. The primary aim of this study was to assess differences in perineal pain according to the severity of perineal tears, with a focus on subcategories of second-degree tears, during the first three
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Gestational weight gain and its association with maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with normal pre-pregnancy body mass index from a Middle Eastern country Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Hakima Aziz Al Shekaili, Iman Al Hashmi, Omar Al Omari
Background Inappropriate gestational weight gain (GWG) is one of the leading health problems during pregnancy. Little is known about the association of GWG with the pregnancy outcomes among Middle Eastern pregnant women. Purpose To examine the relationship between GWG and maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with normal pre-pregnancy BMI. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted
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The effectiveness of online breastfeeding education and support program on mothers of preterm infants: A quasi-experimental study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Jun Zhang, Yawei Li, Luyang Zhu, Yanyan Shang, Qiaoyuan Yan
Objective To develop a WeChat-mini-program-based Online breastfeeding education and support program and explore its impacts on promoting mothers of preterm infants’ breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and rates. Design, setting, and participants This was a quasi-experimentation with two-group comparisons. The eligible preterm mother-infant pairs were recruited from the NICU within seven
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Student midwives’ lived experiences of caring for bereaved parents following perinatal loss using actor-based simulation: A phenomenological study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Anne Leyland, Lesley Choucri
Background Student midwives frequently encounter bereaved parents in clinical practice; however, the experience of caring for bereaved parents can be a significant source of traumatic stress. Although the use of simulation to teach bereavement care is considered a powerful experiential form of learning, evidence for its effectiveness as a transformative learning strategy is limited. Aim To explore
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Knowledge and attitudes of midwives towards collaboration with traditional birth attendants for maternal and neonatal healthcare services in rural communities in South Africa Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Maurine Rofhiwa Musie, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi
Objectives We assessed the knowledge and attitude of registered midwives towards collaborating with traditional birth attendants for maternal and neonatal healthcare services in rural communities. Design A descriptive cross-sectional survey was followed in this study. Participants Registered midwives in selected clinics in the City of Tshwane Municipality. Participants were recruited by stratified