An exploration of the contraceptive counselling practices of midwives who provide postpartum care in Australia

CONCLUSIONS: Most midwives (82%) wanted to provide postpartum contraception counselling as part of their role. They cited barriers from within the health system, ambiguity about roles and responsibilities and offered solutions to improve the provision of postnatal contraception counselling.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Recommendations include the development of education programs for midwives. Continuity of care models provided the time, autonomy and opportunity for midwives to undertake contraceptive counselling and fulfil this part of their professional scope. Consideration should be given to expanding access and provision of continuity of midwifery care. An urgent investment in the education and skills of midwives is recommended to ensure all women across acute and community services benefit from improved outcomes associated with pregnancy spacing.PMID:38335692 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103948
Source: Midwifery - Category: Midwifery Authors: Source Type: research