Exploring the impact of healthcare workers communication with women who have experienced stillbirth in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. A grounded theory study
Communication and interaction with healthcare workers at the time of stillbirth remain in parents ’ long-term memories and impact on emotional and psychological well-being. Cultural attitudes and norms influence how stillbirth is acknowledged and discussed in society. There is limited evidence on how women from sub-Saharan Africa became aware of the death of their babies. This research explore d how women perceived the approach adopted by healthcare workers when the news of their stillbirth was disclosed to them. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 16, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Valentina Actis Danna, Tina Lavender, Rose Laisser, Angela Chimwaza, Isabella Chisuse, Chowa Tembo Kasengele, Debora Kimaro, Flora D. Kuzenza, Kutemba Lyangenda, Milcah Mwamadi, Happiness Shayo, Khuzuet Tuwele, Sabina Wakasiaka, Carol Bedwell Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Birth environments for women with complex pregnancies: A mixed-methods systematic review
Birth environments can help support women through labour and birth. Home-like rooms which encourage active birthing are embraced in midwifery-led settings. However, this is often not reflected in obstetric settings for women with more complex pregnancies. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 14, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Gina Sands, Kerry Evans, Helen Spiby, Jeanette Eldridge, Phoebe Pallotti, Catrin Evans Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Creating coherent perinatal care journeys: An ethnographic study of the role of continuity of care for Danish parents in a vulnerable position
While continuity of care is a core element of high-quality maternity care, it is potentially even more important for pregnant women and their partners who are at risk of adverse health outcomes because of psychosocial vulnerability. However, little is known about how a coherent care journey can be ensured for women and families who may require interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral services during pregnancy and the postnatal period. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 13, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Marianne Stistrup Frederiksen, Virginia Schmied, Charlotte Overgaard Source Type: research
A comparison of the Woman-centred care: strategic directions for Australian maternity services (2019) national strategy with other international maternity plans
In 2019 the Australian government released a guiding document for maternity care: Woman-centred care strategic directions for Australian maternity services (WCC Strategy), with mixed responses from providers and consumers. The aims of this paper were to: examine reasons behind reported dissatisfaction, and compare the WCC Strategy against similar international strategies/plans. The four guiding values in the WCC strategy: safety, respect, choice, and access were used to facilitate comparisons and provide recommendations to governments/health services enacting the plan. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 13, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Hannah Grace Dahlen, Simone Ormsby, Alecia Staines, Mary Kirk, Lynne Johnson, Kirsten Small, Bashi Hazard, Virginia Schmied Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Strengthening midwifery education through clinical experience: Findings from a qualitative study in Indonesia” [Women Birth 35 (2022) 87–95]
The author “Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani” regrets that the affiliation “Department of Midwifery, Karya Husada Institute of Health Science, Jl Soekarno Hatta P.O. Box 153, Kediri, East Java 64225, Indonesia” seems to be invalid since last year as she has resigned from the previous work and moved to the new office (Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia). Hence, she wants this affiliation to be changed to “Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia” and the e-mail address to be changed from “qorinahestiningtyas@yahoo.co.id” to “ qorinah.adnani@u...
Source: Women and Birth - April 11, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Andrea Gilkison, Judith McAra-Couper Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Implementing midwifery continuity of care models in regional Australia: A constructivist grounded theory study
Strong international evidence demonstrates significantly improved outcomes for women and their babies when supported by midwifery continuity of care models. Despite this, widespread implementation has not been achieved, especially in regional settings. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elysse Prussing, Graeme Browne, Eileen Dowse, Donna Hartz, Allison Cummins Source Type: research
Factors influencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women ’s breastfeeding practice: A scoping narrative review
The nutritional and health benefits of breastfeeding for infants and young children are well-established however rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are lower than non-Indigenous children. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Charlene Xiaoling Zheng, Marjorie Atchan, Donna Hartz, Deborah Davis, Ella Kurz Source Type: research
Comparing compliance with commencement and use of two partograph designs for women in active labour: A randomised controlled trial
The objective of this study was to compare two types of partographs for compliance in documentation and use for managing labour. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 7, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nigel Lee, Julie Flynn, Yu Gao, Sue Kildea Tags: Original research Source Type: research
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands maternity care responses to COVID-19: a comparative study
The national health care response to coronavirus (COVID-19) has varied between countries. The United Kingdom (UK) and the Netherlands (NL) have comparable maternity and neonatal care systems, and experienced similar numbers of COVID-19 infections, but had different organisational responses to the pandemic. Understanding why and how similarities and differences occurred in these two contexts could inform optimal care in normal circumstances, and during future crises. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - April 4, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Lauri M.M. van den Berg, Marie-Clare Balaam, Rebecca Nowland, Gill Moncrieff, Anastasia Topalidou, Suzanne Thompson, Gill Thomson, Ank de Jonge, Soo Downe, ASPIRE-COVID19 Collaborative Group (details below), Soo Downe, George Ellison, Alan Fenton, Alexand Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of a regional midwifery caseload model of care integrated across five birthing sites in South Australia: Women ’s experiences and birth outcomes
The ongoing closure of regional maternity services in Australia has significant consequences for women and communities. In South Australia, a regional midwifery model of care servicing five birthing sites was piloted with the aim of bringing sustainable birthing services to the area. An independent evaluation was undertaken. This paper reports on women ’s experiences and birth outcomes. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - March 23, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Pamela Adelson, Julie-Anne Fleet, Lois McKellar Source Type: research
Systematic review on the cost and cost-effectiveness of mHealth interventions supporting women during pregnancy
The increased integration of digital health into maternity care —alongside growing use of, and access to, personal digital technology among pregnant women—warrants an investigation of the cost-effectiveness of mHealth interventions used by women during pregnancy and the methodological quality of the cost-effectiveness studies. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - March 23, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Alayna Carrandi, Yanan Hu, Shae Karger, Katherine E. Eddy, Joshua P. Vogel, Cheryce L. Harrison, Emily Callander Source Type: research
Are pregnant women with asthma receiving guideline-recommended antenatal asthma management? A survey of pregnant women receiving usual care in Australia
Asthma affects 12.7% of pregnant women in Australia. Key recommendations for asthma management during pregnancy include: 4 –6 weekly review of lung function, medications, written asthma action plan, inhaler device technique, current asthma control and triggers; smoking cessation and vaccination advice. It is unknown if these key recommendations are provided to pregnant women with asthma in Australia. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - March 23, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Karen McLaughlin, Megan Jensen, Maralyn Foureur, Vanessa E. Murphy Source Type: research
Smoking cessation care during pregnancy: A qualitative exploration of midwives ’ challenging role
The majority of South Australian pregnant women who smoke do not quit during pregnancy. Additionally, the prevalence of smoking is higher among pregnant women living in socially disadvantaged areas. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - March 22, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Anna Kalamkarian, Elizabeth Hoon, Catherine R. Chittleborough, Gustaaf Dekker, John W. Lynch, Lisa G. Smithers Source Type: research
Midwives ’ perceptions of the performance- and transition into practice of newly qualified midwives, a focus group study
Newly qualified midwives in the Netherlands perceive the adaptation to new responsibilities as difficult due to the autonomous nature of- and required accountability for the work they face in practice. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - March 21, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Liesbeth Kool, Fran çois G. Schellevis, Irma Bax, Debbie A.D.C. Jaarsma, Esther I. Feijen-de Jong Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Swedish midwives ’ experiences of collegial midwifery assistance during the second stage of labour: A qualitative study
There has been an increased focus on clinical practice that may reduce severe perineal trauma due to awareness of the associated morbidity. Knowledge regarding the best practice to reduce these injuries is limited. Collegial midwifery assistance during the second stage of labour that involves an additional midwife being present has recently been implemented into many Swedish birth units with the aim of reducing severe perineal trauma. However, no studies have been conducted to evaluate midwives ’ experiences and views of this practice. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - March 17, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Helena Tern, Malin Edqvist, Maria Ekelin, Hannah G. Dahlen, Christine Rubertsson Source Type: research
