A jump into the deep end - Women's strategies on the way to VBAC in Poland
In Poland, as in other high-income countries, the rate of caesarean sections (CS) is alarmingly high. Promoting vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) is one of the ways that may help to decrease CS rate. Despite the recommendations by the Polish Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians that one previous CS should not be an indication for a subsequent one and VBAC should be promoted, the rate of VBAC in Poland remains low. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - November 21, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Joanna Baranowska, Maria W ęgrzynowska, Barbara Baranowska Source Type: research
Midwives ’ experiences of providing pre-eclampsia care in a low- and middle-income country – A qualitative study
Like other low- and middle-income countries, Ghana has high maternal mortality stemming from pre-eclampsia. Ghanaian midwives are frontline service providers of emergency care in obstetric complications and have the greatest potential to maximise pre-eclampsia outcomes. Little is known about the potential barriers and challenges to midwives' capacity to provide quality care in pre-eclampsia in Ghana. Therefore, we aimed to explore and gain insights into midwives ’ experiences of pre-eclampsia care including their knowledge, skills, and psychological aspects such as midwives' resilience. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - November 16, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Isabella Garti, Michelle Gray, Angela Bromley, Jing-Yu (Benjamin) Tan Source Type: research
Strengthening midwifery in response to global climate change to protect maternal and newborn health
The United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP28, is being convened in November 2023 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although this is the 28th, it is the first time that health impacts will be directly represented. The World Health Organisation (WHO) will host a pavilion on-site and five key priorities will be presented. These are: Health impacts of climate change; Health benefits of climate mitigation; Climate resilient low-carbon health systems; Adaptation for health; and Action for health, relief, recovery, and peace. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - November 14, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Maeve O ’Connell, Christine Catling, Kian Mintz-Woo, Caroline Homer Source Type: research
Outcomes and perspectives of woman-newborn dyads following discharge from a quaternary maternity service in Australia: A cross-sectional survey
The average postnatal stay for most Australian mothers is two days. Postnatal length of stay is dependent on various factors, such as maternal preferences, mode of birth or complications following birth. However, little is known about the relationship between these elements. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - November 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa M. Lai, Deanne August, Zoya Sharfuddin, Kristina Palmer-Field, Louise Johnston, Elizabeth Main, Patricia Smith, Catherine M. Kilgour, Lauren Kearney Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Endorsed midwives prescribing scheduled medicines in Australia: A scoping review
Despite 10 years of prescribing scheduled medicines by Endorsed Midwives, little is known about prescribing practices. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - November 6, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elizabeth Hull, Roslyn Donnellan-Fernandez, Carolyn Hastie, Zoe Bradfield, Kirsten Small Source Type: research
Is carbon monoxide testing in pregnancy an acceptable and effective smoking cessation initiative? An integrative systematic review of evidence
Over 25000 Australian women smoke during pregnancy each year, with risks to mother and baby including miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, placental issues, premature birth, and stillbirth. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - November 4, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Emma Gaudron, Deborah L. Davis Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Increasing levels of burnout in Swedish midwives – A ten-year comparative study
Midwives ’ levels of burnout seem to be increasing worldwide. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 31, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Ingegerd Hildingsson, Hanna Fahlbeck, Birgitta Larsson, Margareta Johansson Source Type: research
Community postnatal care delivery in England since Covid-19: A qualitative study of midwifery leaders ’ perspectives and strategies
COVID-19 impacted negatively on maternity care experiences of women and staff. Understanding the emergency response is key to inform future plans. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 28, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Fiona Cross-Sudworth, Beck Taylor, Sara Kenyon Tags: Original research Source Type: research
A metasynthesis of nurses and midwives ’ experiences of clinical supervision
Given the current rate of burnout and attrition among nurses and midwives globally, there is a need to understand the effectiveness of supportive strategies to help retain this workforce. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 26, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Christine Catling, Rachel Davey, Helen Donovan, Ann Dadich Tags: Review article Source Type: research
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Source: Women and Birth - October 20, 2023 Category: Midwifery Source Type: research
Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory of physiological plateaus during childbirth
During childbirth, one of the most common diagnoses of pathology is ‘failure to progress’, frequently resulting in labour augmentation and intervention cascades. However, failure to progress is poorly defined and evidence suggests that some instances of slowing, stalling and pausing labour patterns may represent physiological plateaus. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 20, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Marina Weckend, Kylie McCullough, Christine Duffield, Sara Bayes, Clare Davison Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Advanced midwifery practice: A scoping review
There is no international standard for advanced midwifery scope of practice. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 14, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kaylie Toll, Tarryn Sharp, Kate Reynolds, Zoe Bradfield Source Type: research
Early career midwives' job satisfaction, career goals and intention to leave midwifery: A scoping review
To scope and synthesise literature around the job satisfaction of early career midwives – those in their first five years of post-qualification practice – including the effect on their career aspirations and intention to leave the profession. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 11, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nicola Parry, Christine Catling, Allison Cummins Source Type: research
Implementation of normal childbirth guidelines among midwives: Adherence and influencing factors
Clinical practice guidelines on normal childbirth were issued worldwide with a view to achieve evidence-based, cost-effective and universal intrapartum care. Effective implementation of guideline recommendations is impossible without a full evaluation and understanding of current practice and factors influencing adherence among midwives. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 10, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Yang Zhao, Hong Lu, Jie Lu, Boqiao Wang Source Type: research
Exploring the healthcare needs and experiences of pregnant women with congenital heart disease: A qualitative study
Little is known regarding the healthcare needs and experiences of pregnant women with congenital heart disease (CHD) during pregnancy. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 10, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Eman Harb, Hanan D.AL Obieat, Inaam A. Khalaf, Hala Mahmoud Obeidat, Iyad AL-Ammouri, Hala A. Bawadi RN, Maan Sh. Al Momany Source Type: research
