Women's caesarean section preferences: A multicountry cross-sectional survey in low- and middle-income countries
CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that a high proportion of women prefer vaginal birth and highlight that the preference for caesarean section is linked to women's fear of pain and the influence of doctors. These results can inform the development of interventions aimed at supporting women and their preferences, providing them with evidence-based information and changing doctors' behaviour in order to reduce the number of unnecessary caesarean sections.CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: The QUALI-DEC trial is registered on the Current Controlled Trials website (https://www.isrctn.com/) under the number ISRCTN67214403.PMID:38520954 | ...
Source: Midwifery - March 23, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Camille Etcheverry Ana Pilar Betr án Myriam de Loenzien Charles Kabor é Pisake Lumbiganon Guillermo Carroli Quoc Nhu Hung Mac Celina Gialdini Alexandre Dumont QUALI-DEC research group Source Type: research

Women's caesarean section preferences: A multicountry cross-sectional survey in low- and middle-income countries
CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that a high proportion of women prefer vaginal birth and highlight that the preference for caesarean section is linked to women's fear of pain and the influence of doctors. These results can inform the development of interventions aimed at supporting women and their preferences, providing them with evidence-based information and changing doctors' behaviour in order to reduce the number of unnecessary caesarean sections.CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: The QUALI-DEC trial is registered on the Current Controlled Trials website (https://www.isrctn.com/) under the number ISRCTN67214403.PMID:38520954 | ...
Source: Midwifery - March 23, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Camille Etcheverry Ana Pilar Betr án Myriam de Loenzien Charles Kabor é Pisake Lumbiganon Guillermo Carroli Quoc Nhu Hung Mac Celina Gialdini Alexandre Dumont QUALI-DEC research group Source Type: research

Women's caesarean section preferences: A multicountry cross-sectional survey in low- and middle-income countries
CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that a high proportion of women prefer vaginal birth and highlight that the preference for caesarean section is linked to women's fear of pain and the influence of doctors. These results can inform the development of interventions aimed at supporting women and their preferences, providing them with evidence-based information and changing doctors' behaviour in order to reduce the number of unnecessary caesarean sections.CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: The QUALI-DEC trial is registered on the Current Controlled Trials website (https://www.isrctn.com/) under the number ISRCTN67214403.PMID:38520954 | ...
Source: Midwifery - March 23, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Camille Etcheverry Ana Pilar Betr án Myriam de Loenzien Charles Kabor é Pisake Lumbiganon Guillermo Carroli Quoc Nhu Hung Mac Celina Gialdini Alexandre Dumont QUALI-DEC research group Source Type: research

The perceived mental health experiences and needs of postpartum mothers living in the United Arab Emirates : A focus group study
CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the importance of considering the unique cultural and societal factors that impact maternal mental health in the UAE, given its diverse population. A collaborative multidisciplinary approach, integrating culture sensitivity, is vital to address the mental health needs of postpartum mothers and to guide the development of tailored evidence-based interventions.PMID:38518436 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103977 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 22, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nivine Hanach Hadia Radwan Wegdan Bani Issa Roba Saqan Nanne de Vries Source Type: research

The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that birth memory and trauma affected maternal functioning. The mother's functional status in the postpartum period reflects the physical and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy and birth. Therefore, for women to have positive birth memories and emotions when recalling the birth, their emotional health and physical care should be supported during labour and the postpartum period.PMID:38503117 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103974 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 19, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Habibe Bay Ozcalik Yasemin Erkal Aksoy Source Type: research

The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that birth memory and trauma affected maternal functioning. The mother's functional status in the postpartum period reflects the physical and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy and birth. Therefore, for women to have positive birth memories and emotions when recalling the birth, their emotional health and physical care should be supported during labour and the postpartum period.PMID:38503117 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103974 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 19, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Habibe Bay Ozcalik Yasemin Erkal Aksoy Source Type: research

The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that birth memory and trauma affected maternal functioning. The mother's functional status in the postpartum period reflects the physical and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy and birth. Therefore, for women to have positive birth memories and emotions when recalling the birth, their emotional health and physical care should be supported during labour and the postpartum period.PMID:38503117 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103974 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 19, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Habibe Bay Ozcalik Yasemin Erkal Aksoy Source Type: research

The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that birth memory and trauma affected maternal functioning. The mother's functional status in the postpartum period reflects the physical and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy and birth. Therefore, for women to have positive birth memories and emotions when recalling the birth, their emotional health and physical care should be supported during labour and the postpartum period.PMID:38503117 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103974 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 19, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Habibe Bay Ozcalik Yasemin Erkal Aksoy Source Type: research

Prepregnancy dieting and obstetrical and neonatal outcomes: Findings from a national surveillance project in the United States
CONCLUSION: This analysis revealed that prepregnancy dieting was associated with several adverse consequences, including excessive GWG, gestational diabetes, and LGA infants. Findings contribute to an improved understanding of the perinatal implications of prepregnancy dieting.PMID:38493519 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103972 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 17, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Yang Yu Qianheng Ma Susan W Groth Source Type: research

Prepregnancy dieting and obstetrical and neonatal outcomes: Findings from a national surveillance project in the United States
CONCLUSION: This analysis revealed that prepregnancy dieting was associated with several adverse consequences, including excessive GWG, gestational diabetes, and LGA infants. Findings contribute to an improved understanding of the perinatal implications of prepregnancy dieting.PMID:38493519 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103972 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 17, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Yang Yu Qianheng Ma Susan W Groth Source Type: research

Who is most vulnerable? Factors associated with presenting to antenatal care without a male partner in Northern Tanzania
CONCLUSION: Policy change allowing women to present to care with other supportive family members could promote earlier presentation to first ANC. Unmarried women may be at a disadvantage in presenting to ANC when policies mandate attendance with a male partner. Male partners of multiparous women should be encouraged to provide pregnancy support even after first pregnancies, and a wholistic emphasis (beyond HIV testing) on first ANC could encourage male engagement beyond the initial appointment.PMID:38489854 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103962 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 15, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Saumya S Sao Jessica N Coleman Linda Minja Rimel N Mwamba Godfrey A Kisigo Haika Osaki Jenny Renju Blandina T Mmbaga Melissa H Watt Source Type: research

Who is most vulnerable? Factors associated with presenting to antenatal care without a male partner in Northern Tanzania
CONCLUSION: Policy change allowing women to present to care with other supportive family members could promote earlier presentation to first ANC. Unmarried women may be at a disadvantage in presenting to ANC when policies mandate attendance with a male partner. Male partners of multiparous women should be encouraged to provide pregnancy support even after first pregnancies, and a wholistic emphasis (beyond HIV testing) on first ANC could encourage male engagement beyond the initial appointment.PMID:38489854 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103962 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 15, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Saumya S Sao Jessica N Coleman Linda Minja Rimel N Mwamba Godfrey A Kisigo Haika Osaki Jenny Renju Blandina T Mmbaga Melissa H Watt Source Type: research

The importance of recovery and staffing on midwives' emotional wellbeing: A UK national survey
CONCLUSION: This research has demonstrated an association between impeded recovery, including a lack of formal methods to monitor this, and poorer emotional wellbeing outcomes, and that staffing levels are highly influential in determining outcomes. There is a need to re-evaluate current approaches to job design and how midwives are expected to work.PMID:38479151 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103961 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 13, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jackie Dent Nigel Smeeton Lisa Whiting Tim Watson Source Type: research

The importance of recovery and staffing on midwives' emotional wellbeing: A UK national survey
CONCLUSION: This research has demonstrated an association between impeded recovery, including a lack of formal methods to monitor this, and poorer emotional wellbeing outcomes, and that staffing levels are highly influential in determining outcomes. There is a need to re-evaluate current approaches to job design and how midwives are expected to work.PMID:38479151 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103961 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 13, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jackie Dent Nigel Smeeton Lisa Whiting Tim Watson Source Type: research

The importance of recovery and staffing on midwives' emotional wellbeing: A UK national survey
CONCLUSION: This research has demonstrated an association between impeded recovery, including a lack of formal methods to monitor this, and poorer emotional wellbeing outcomes, and that staffing levels are highly influential in determining outcomes. There is a need to re-evaluate current approaches to job design and how midwives are expected to work.PMID:38479151 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103961 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - March 13, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jackie Dent Nigel Smeeton Lisa Whiting Tim Watson Source Type: research