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The perceived mental health experiences and needs of postpartum mothers living in the UAE: 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
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“It is because the treatment of this lady is a cascade”: Accumulation of delays and the occurrence of obstetric emergencies in an urban maternity unit in Tanzania Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Haika Osaki, Jane Brandt Sørensen, Nanna Maaløe, Columba Mbekenga, Morten Skovdal
Objective To explore healthcare workers’ and women's experiences of providing and seeking childbirth care in a busy urban maternity facility in Tanzania. Design A qualitative study with observations, in-depth interviews, and informal conversations, using thematic network analysis. Setting This study was conducted in a busy urban maternity unit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania which is a low-resource setting
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Understanding how COVID-19 affected black pregnant women early in the pandemic: A cross-sectional survey Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 April J Bell, Patience Afulani, Sarah Compton, Sarah Barringer, Elizabeth Kaselitz, Maria Muzik, Cheryl A Moyer
Objective Previous research has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased anxiety among pregnant women, and at the same time, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected communities of color in the United States. We sought to understand how self-identied Black pregnant women in the United States were affected in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Design Cross-sectional, online survey
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Consensus-based recommendations for the care of women with a breech presenting fetus Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Sara Morris, Sadie Geraghty, Deborah Sundin
Objective To establish consensus related to aspects of breech presentation and care. Design A multinational, three round e-Delphi study. Participants A panel of 15 midwives, four obstetricians and an academic with knowledge and/or experience of caring for women with a breech presenting fetus. Methods An initial survey of 45 open-ended questions. Answers were coded and amalgamated to form 448 statements
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Facing a new life-The healthy transition to motherhood: What individual and environmental factors are needed? A phenomenological-hermeneutic study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Helena Lorén, Sandra Weineland, Gun Rembeck
Objective The aim of the study was to highlight first-time mothers’ experiences of the transition to motherhood uncovering personal and environmental conditions facilitating or preventing the process of a healthy transition in a Swedish context. Design A qualitative study with interview data analyzed using a phenomenological hermeneutic method. Setting and participants Ten recent first-time mothers
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‘Naming and faming’ maternity care providers: A mixed-methods study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-24 Yvonne Kuipers, Vanessa De Bock, Natacha Van de Craen, Valerie Bosmans
Background Positive benchmarking can serve as a catalyst for maternity care improvement. Aim To retrospectively benchmark Flemish maternity care providers' qualities, based on women's positive care experiences, and to explore which attributes of the different care providers contribute to these experiences. Methods A sequential, two-phased mixed-methods study benchmarking the qualities of the community
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Mothers’ experiences of a lifestyle intervention for weight reduction 12 months after gestational diabetes mellitus: Qualitative findings from the PAIGE2 study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Bridie J Kemp, Rachel M Creighton, Gina Cupples, Bronagh Kelly, Emma McAuley, Olwen Fleck, Helen Wallace, Una Graham, David R McCance
The standardised pooled prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) globally is approximately 14 %, a reflection of increasing rates of obesity in women of childbearing age. Lifestyle interventions to reduce GDM and subsequent type 2 diabetes (T2D) have been deemed a research priority but are challenging to perform and have variable success rates. The PAIGE2 study was a pragmatic lifestyle randomised
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A women-centred exploration of postpartum perineal pain when the perineum is diagnosed as intact: A French Gadamerian research study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Caroline Matteo, Karen Roome, Nicola Roberts, Gordon Hill, Hazel Hill
Background Postpartum perineal pain is a frequent symptom (90%) with consequences on postnatal health regardless of whether the perineum remains intact. The impact of that pain on both short and long-term health has been studied and literature suggests midwives have a role to play in addressing this issue. However, the determinants of perineal pain when no lesions are identified are under researched
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Perinatal health outcomes of women from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities: A systematic review Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Winifred Ekezie, Ellen Hopwood, Barbara Czyznikowska, Sarah Weidman, Nicola Mackintosh, Ffion Curtis
Background GRT communities are disadvantaged minority groups in Europe and experience some of the poorest health outcomes, including maternal and child health. This systematic review aimed to assess the maternal, perinatal and infant health outcomes of women from GRT communities and the factors associated with the reported outcomes. Methods Database searches were conducted from inception to June 2023
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Influence of gestational weight gain on the nutritional status of offspring at birth and at 5 years of age Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Carmen Feria-Ramirez, Juan D. Gonzalez-Sanz, Rafael Molina-Luque, Guillermo Molina-Recio
Objective To determine the influence of pre-pregnancy maternal BMI and increases in maternal weight during pregnancy on perinatal and child outcomes at birth and at 5 years. Research design/setting A prospective cohort study was conducted between November 2016 and December 2021. The participants were a total of 115 women-child dyads, selected from among pregnant women receiving routine prenatal care
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Adoption of virtual prenatal visits linked to recurrent virtual or forgone visits for postpartum care Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Jusung Lee, Wondimu Samuel Manalew
Background To investigate the association between prenatal and postpartum visits, with a specific focus on the modality of these visits, and to assess whether barriers to virtual visits experienced during the prenatal period are linked to types of postpartum visits. Methods The repeated cross-sectional study used the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from 2020 through 2021. Women who had
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Browsing throughout pregnancy: The longitudinal course of social media use during pregnancy Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Lotte Muskens, Myrthe G.B.M. Boekhorst, Victor J.M. Pop, Marion I. van den Heuvel
Background The number of people using social media has substantially increased over the past years. Previous studies have shown associations between social media overuse and mental health problems during pregnancy. The current study evaluates changes in social media use during pregnancy. Methods Pregnant women were recruited at their first antenatal appointment between January 2020 and July 2022 (N = 1135)
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Turkish validity and reliability study of midwifery student evaluation of practice (MidSTEP) tool Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Demet Aktaş, Sakine Yilmaz
Background In midwifery education, clinical learning environments have a significant impact on students' acquisition of clinical competence and professional self-identity. The Turkish version of the MidSTEP can be used a measurement tool to assess midwifery students' perceptions of their clinical learning environment experiences and the positive effects of preceptor on the professional development
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Predictors of body image dissatisfaction among women at different stages of pregnancy:A cross-sectional study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Yinyin Wu, Sun Yu, Jiamiao Dai, Tianzi Zang, Xiaoxiao Fan, Yinying Huang, Xiaofang Xu, Yumin Lin, Hong Chen, Chunhua Zhou, Jinbing Bai, Bilong Feng, Yanqun Liu
Objective To explore the levels and predictors of body image dissatisfaction among women at different stages of pregnancy. Design This was a cross-sectional study design. Setting and participants A total of 863 Chinese pregnant women were recruited from a tertiary hospital via a convenience sampling method. Measurement and findings Eligible participants completed a demographic questionnaire and self-reported
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Antenatal care utilization and its determinants in fragile and conflict-affected situations in Sekota Zuria District, Northern Ethiopia, 2022: A community-based cross-sectional study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Getachew Muluye Gedef, Biniyam Girma, Fantahun Andualem, Abeba Gashaw, Nebiyu Solomon Tibebu
Background Access to maternal and reproductive health services has been one of the most affected components by armed conflict. Understanding how fragility and conflict may restrict access to maternal health services and promoting situation-specific policy options are crucial for reducing the effects. As a result, this study intends to assess the antenatal care service usage and associated factors in
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Midwives’ experiences of postpartum haemorrhage: A web-based survey in Sweden Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-03 Frida Brynhildsen Elfors, Margareta Widarsson, Marianne Velandia
Objective The objective was to describe midwives’ experiences of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) >1000 ml in connection with childbirth. Design A qualitative web-based survey with open-ended questions was used and the results were analysed with content analysis. Setting Participants were recruited through convenience sampling from a national Facebook group for midwives. Participants The study sample included
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Protecting infant and young child feeding practices in conflict and crisis Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-28
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Consent practices in midwifery: A survey of UK midwives Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Rachel Elf, Jacqueline Nicholls, Yanyan Ni, James Harris, Anne Lanceley
Objective To explore midwives’ knowledge and understanding of the law and practice of consent in the post-Montgomery world. Design Cross-sectional online survey. Descriptive statistical analysis of midwives’ survey responses. Settings Social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Survey distribution was via the UCL Opinio survey platform. Participants A total of 402 midwives, surveyed over a four
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Exploring health and illness perceptions to identify the perceived cause of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. A mixed-methods study among primiparous women in The Netherlands Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Esther van Benten, Anja de Kruif, Henri Kiers, Michel W. Coppieters, Annelies L. Pool-Goudzwaard
Background Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is common and considered a multifactorial condition with biomechanical and psychosocial contributions. The patient's perceived cause is an important aspect of illness perceptions, and a strong predictor of self-management and healthcare utilization. It is unknown what causal beliefs primiparae hold regarding PPGP. Objective To explore and describe
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A qualitative analysis of gestational surrogates’ healthcare experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Samantha Yee, Emma A. Lindsay, Tali L. Laszlo, Jacob L. Fine, Leia Swanberg, Clifford L. Librach
Objective No empirical data are available on the healthcare experiences of surrogates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to examine the impact of pandemic-control measures on surrogates' fertility, pregnancy and birthing experiences. Methods Sampling frame included eligible surrogates who were actively involved in a surrogacy process at an academic IVF centre during the pandemic (03/2020
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The impact of maternity service restrictions related to COVID-19 on women's experiences of giving birth in England: A qualitative study Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Lucy C. Irvine, Georgia Chisnall, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros
Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in maternity service delivery in England, including: antenatal appointments being cancelled or held by phone; women having to attend antenatal scans alone; partners not being allowed to accompany women during labor; visitor restrictions on postnatal wards; and limited postnatal support. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with
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Prevalence and predictors of help-seeking behavior among post-partum women with urinary incontinence in China and Indonesia: A cross-sectional survey based on Andersen Help-Seeking Model Midwifery (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Surui Liang, Zhaoying Chen, Wenjun Tang, Esti Andarini, Lin Kou, Yan Li, Wenzhi Cai
Introduction Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among post-partum women, and it can significantly affect their physical and psychosocial well-being. Therefore, it's crucial for post-partum women to discuss any UI symptoms they may be experiencing with their healthcare provider and seek appropriate treatment. Purpose To investigate what leads post-partum women with UI to seek help in