abstract：AIMS:To improve the confidence in student Midwives to provide bereavement careto parents following pregnancy loss and perinatal death. BACKGROUND:The one-day interactive Educational Training Workshop in Bereavement Care (ETWBC) was developed for student midwives in their final year of their B.Sc. Midwifery Degree Prog...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Doherty J,Cullen S,Casey B,Lloyd B,Sheehy L,Brosnan M,Barry T,McMahon A,Coughlan B

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to reveal what enables, safeguards and sustains midwives to provide labour care in freestanding midwifery-led units. DESIGN:A hermeneutic phenomenological study was undertaken in the Auckland region of New Zealand. In-depth interviews were conducted with 14 participants: 11 midwives who prov...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Hunter M,Smythe E,Spence D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:First described at the beginning of the 1970s, the concept of birth medicalisation has experienced a theoretical and ideological evolution influenced by the lines of research that have been associated with it. This evolution has given rise to different schools of thought concerning medicalisation, but also various met...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Clesse C,Lighezzolo-Alnot J,de Lavergne S,Hamlin S,Scheffler M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:(a) to psychometrically test the Early Labour Experience Questionnaire (ELEQ) among both primi- and multiparous women giving birth in a Swedish setting, and (b) to describe and compare their experiences during early labour in relation to background characteristics. DESIGN:a cross-sectional study. SETTING:a ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Ängeby K,Sandin-Bojö AK,Persenius M,Wilde-Larsson B

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cornerstone of European policy involves freedom of movement of individuals between member countries, which applies equally to those who use and provide maternity care. To promote and support safe, high quality maternity care, minimum standards for midwifery education and practice have been published, including Direc...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Vermeulen J,Luyben A,Jokinen M,Matintupa E,O'Connell R,Bick D

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irish maternity services are predominantly medicalised and consultant led, therefore women who choose midwifery led care (MLC) do so in the context of limited birth choices. Transfers to consultant led unit (CLU) for consultant led care (CLC) can be unpredictable and can affect women's birth experiences. Thi...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Larkin P

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore women's experiences of dealing with the complexities of an unplanned pregnancy. DESIGN:Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the reports of women experiencing unplanned pregnancy and provide meaning to the results. SETTING:Participants from Tabriz, Iran were r...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Mohammadi E,Nourizadeh R,Simbar M,Rohana N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There are a number of qualitative studies indicating women are more satisfied with a continuity model of midwifery care however, their experiences have not been understood to gain an overall picture of what it is they value, appreciate and want in such a model. A metasynthesis was undertaken in order to ex...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Perriman N,Davis DL,Ferguson S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pilot student-led antenatal classes project was developed in partnership with undergraduate midwifery students. The practice-based project was held at a local hospital, where students developed and facilitated programmes of antenatal education for the local community. The project improved the opportunity for lecture...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Gould J,Gowers D,Winter C

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:the principal objective of this study was to assess the quality of blood loss estimates by midwives and student midwives. The secondary objectives were: to assess the intraobserver agreement of visual blood estimates and the rate of underestimation of blood loss by participants, and to estimate the sensitivit...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Pranal M,Guttmann A,Ouchchane L,Parayre I,Rivière O,Leroux S,Bonnefont S,Debost-Legrand A,Vendittelli F

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need to develop midwives who improve maternal and neonatal outcomes underpins decisions to adopt competence-based education models in low- and middle-income countries. Competence-based education means a shift in the training of midwives to include student self-directed performance-oriented training. Sustaining the...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Nyoni CN,Botma Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:parenting during infancy is highly problematic for Chinese primiparous women. As an important determinant of good parenting, maternal self-efficacy (MSE) should be paid more attention by researchers. At present, the limitations of previous research about MSE during infancy are that the factors which influenc...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Zheng X,Morrell J,Watts K

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:this study aimed to explore the enablers and barriers to implementation of the Australian smoking cessation in pregnancy guidelines. These guidelines direct clinicians to follow the 5As of cessation: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist and Arrange follow-up. DESIGN:semi-structured interviews based on the Theoretical...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Longman JM,Adams CM,Johnston JJ,Passey ME

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Asian women suffer the largest proportion of the world's maternal deaths. To reduce this, policymakers and healthcare providers must encourage women with traditionally low rates of maternal health care utilization to access services. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive review...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Withers M,Kharazmi N,Lim E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:it is well established that fatherhood has a long term positive and protective effect on men's health. However, there is also evidence that the transition to fatherhood can be complex and demanding and can lead to distress, anxiety and increased risk of depression. OBJECTIVE:this study aimed to investigate ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Philpott LF,Corcoran P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:this aim of this study was to determine midwifery students' attitudes and beliefs regarding sexual counselling, the factors preventing effective sexual counselling and comfort levels towards sexual counselling. PARTICIPANTS:the study was conducted with 650 students studying in the midwifery departments of ei...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Ören B,Zengin N,Yazıcı S,Akıncı AÇ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The postpartum period is an important time in the lives of new mothers, their children and their families. The aim of postpartum care is 'to detect health problems of mother and/or baby at an early stage, to encourage breastfeeding and to give families a good start' (Wiegers, 2006). The Netherlands maternity ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Baas CI,Wiegers TA,de Cock TP,Erwich JJHM,Spelten ER,Hutton EK

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:develop and test a tool designed for use by academics to evaluate pre-registration midwifery students' critical thinking skills in reflective writing. DESIGN:a descriptive cohort design was used. SAMPLE:a random sample (n = 100) of archived student reflective writings based on a clinical event or experience...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Carter AG,Creedy DK,Sidebotham M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:this analysis aims to explore midwives' insights into the provision of long-acting and permanent methods of contraception (LAPMs) in the selected areas of East Java and Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) Provinces, Indonesia. DESIGN:a qualitative study using in-depth interviews was conducted with 12 village midwives ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Titaley CR,Wijayanti RU,Damayanti R,Setiawan AD,Dadun,Dachlia D,Siagian F,Suparno H,Saputri DAY,Harlan S,Wahyuningrum Y,Storey D

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:reduction of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy is common but undesirable, as it is associated with negative outcomes, including excessive gestational weight gain. Our objective was to explore changes in five types of activity that occurred during pregnancy and the behavioural determinants of the reporte...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Merkx A,Ausems M,Budé L,de Vries R,Nieuwenhuijze MJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine breastfeeding experiences up to 6 weeks postpartum for mothers administered intranasal fentanyl, subcutaneous fentanyl or intramuscular pethidine for intrapartum analgesia. DESIGN:A secondary analysis was undertaken using the per-protocol dataset to examine the third phase of a larger randomised c...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Fleet JA,Jones M,Belan I

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Develop and test a tool designed for use by pre-registration midwifery students to self-appraise their critical thinking in practice. DESIGN:A descriptive cohort design was used. PARTICIPANTS:All students (n=164) enrolled in a three-year Bachelor of Midwifery program in Queensland, Australia. METHODS:The s...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Carter AG,Creedy DK,Sidebotham M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:this study aimed to examine the relationship between women's intentions to seek informal help and to seek professional help and to explore the indirect effects of women's perceived encouragement to seek professional help from their male partner. Moreover, this study aimed to examine if these relationships va...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Fonseca A,Canavarro MC

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:mothers living with HIV are encouraged not to breastfeed as it can transmit HIV to their infants. However, there is little known about how Thai women with HIV perceive and experience their infant feeding practices. This paper explores the breastfeeding experiences among Thai women living with ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Suwankhong D,Liamputtong P

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to explore written statements found in online discussion boards where parents currently expecting, or with previous experience of expecting, a child with a prenatally diagnosed congenital anomaly communicate about their emotional process from diagnosis to birth. DESIGN:cross-sectional qualitative study of me...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Carlsson T,Starke V,Mattsson E

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:this study aims to identify the aetiological relationships of psychosocial factors in postnatal traumatic symptoms among Japanese primiparas and multiparas. DESIGN:a longitudinal, observational survey. SETTING:participants were recruited at three institutions in Tokyo, Japan between April 2013 and May 2014....

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Takegata M,Haruna M,Matsuzaki M,Shiraishi M,Okano T,Severinsson E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:although new mothers are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding, many of them stop breastfeeding early in the postpartum period. Maternal psychosocial factors have been shown to contribute to early breastfeeding cessation. According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT) maternal self-determination is an indispe...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Lau CY,Fong DY,Choi AY,Ng JW,Sing C,Tarrant M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:this study aimed to gain understanding of the views of community members in relation to obstetric fistula. DESIGN AND METHOD:a qualitative, grounded theory approach was adopted. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with 45 community members. The constant comparison method enabled generation of codes and s...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Lavender T,Wakasiaka S,McGowan L,Moraa M,Omari J,Khisa W

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:this study investigates the self-reported psychosocial health and well-being of obstetricians and midwives in Denmark during the most recent four weeks as well as their recall of their health and well-being immediately following their exposure to a traumatic childbirth. MATERIAL AND METHODS:a 2012 national s...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Schrøder K,Larsen PV,Jørgensen JS,Hjelmborg JV,Lamont RF,Hvidt NC

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Internet plays a major role for pregnant women in seeking knowledge and for getting in touch with like-minded women. The information is available at all hours and can be accessed anywhere. The information provides the women with a sense of control and confidence but the large amount of information availab...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Bjelke M,Martinsson AK,Lendahls L,Oscarsson M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:the predicted midwifery workforce shortages in several countries have serious implications for the care of women during pregnancy, birth and post partum. There are a number of factors known to contribute to midwifery shortages and work attrition. However, midwives assessment of their own professional identit...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Hildingsson I,Gamble J,Sidebotham M,Creedy DK,Guilliland K,Dixon L,Pallant J,Fenwick J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to estimate the costs to women, their friends and family for different antenatal tests in the Down's syndrome (DS) screening pathway. DESIGN:questionnaire-based costing study. SETTING:eight maternity clinics across the UK. PARTICIPANTS:pregnant women (n=574) attending an appointment for DS screening, NIPT ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Verhoef TI,Daley R,Vallejo-Torres L,Chitty LS,Morris S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to explore the factors influencing women's use of birth waiting homes in the Northern Bombali district, Sierra Leone. DESIGN:this was a descriptive exploratory study using qualitative research methodology, which included in depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, document review ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Kyokan M,Whitney-Long M,Kuteh M,Raven J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to identify and analyze literature exploring women׳s motivations to 'birth outside the system'. DESIGN:scoping review and thematic analysis of (mostly) qualitative studies. FINDINGS:fifteen studies of women choosing an unassisted birth, homebirth in countries where homebirth was not integrated into the mate...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Holten L,de Miranda E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to report findings from a study performed prior to the introduction of publicly funded home birth programmes in Victoria, Australia, that investigated the incidence of planned home births attended by paramedics and explored the clinical support they provided as well as the implications for education and pract...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： McLelland G,McKenna L,Morgans A,Smith K

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:this Australian feasibility study aimed to determine; the willingness of women experiencing a post-date pregnancy to participate in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of acupressure and compliance with the study protocol. The study also aimed to determine the effect size of the primary outcome in order to ca...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Mollart L,Skinner V,Foureur M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:there is growing evidence that fathers also experience post partum depression (PPD). However, paternal PPD has been less studied than maternal PPD. Very few studies have investigated PPD in first-time fathers from northwestern China. OBJECTIVE:the purpose of this study was to investigate the occurrence and ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Zhang YP,Zhang LL,Wei HH,Zhang Y,Zhang CL,Porr C

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe African American and White women's perceptions of weight gain, physical activity, and nutrition during pregnancy and to explore differences in perceptions by race. DESIGN:Qualitative interview study. SETTING:Two Ob/Gyn clinics in South Carolina, USA. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty pregnant women (15 Afric...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Whitaker KM,Wilcox S,Liu J,Blair SN,Pate RR

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:in Western countries, caesarean section rates are increasing at an alarming rate. This trend has implications for women׳s health and calls into question the use of pathogenesis to frame maternity services. The theory of salutogenesis offers an alternative as it focuses on health rather than illness. Sense of...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Ferguson S,Browne J,Taylor J,Davis D

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:women who give birth in supine position are more likely to have an episiotomy than women who give birth in sitting position. A confounding effect may be that women in upright positions in second stage of labour are asked to lie down if a professional needs to perform an episiotomy. This prospective cohort st...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Warmink-Perdijk WDB,Koelewijn JM,de Jonge A,van Diem MT,Lagro-Janssen ALM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00