Women- and clinician- important outcomes and priorities regarding vasa praevia: An international qualitative study to inform development of a core outcome set
CONCLUSION: We have identified patient-important outcomes and experience measures that have been directly fed into the development of a core outcome set on vasa previa. Incorporating these considerations into both clinical practice and future research studies has the potential to improve outcomes and experiences for women with vasa praevia.PMID:38669723 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101614 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 26, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nasrin Javid Natasha Donnolley John Kingdom Rachel Dadouch Rohan D'Souza Source Type: research
Women's views and experiences of a new Midwifery Group Practice model in rural Australia
CONCLUSION: Women's voices play a critical role in informing maternity care provision, particularly for those in rural communities who may have limited access to care options. The findings support and expand on existing research regarding the value of midwifery continuity of care models, and can inform other rural maternity services in introducing similar models.PMID:38657332 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101603 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 24, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Laura Y Whitburn Meabh Cullinane Charlie Benzie Michelle S Newton Helen L McLachlan Della A Forster Source Type: research
Women's views and experiences of a new Midwifery Group Practice model in rural Australia
CONCLUSION: Women's voices play a critical role in informing maternity care provision, particularly for those in rural communities who may have limited access to care options. The findings support and expand on existing research regarding the value of midwifery continuity of care models, and can inform other rural maternity services in introducing similar models.PMID:38657332 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101603 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 24, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Laura Y Whitburn Meabh Cullinane Charlie Benzie Michelle S Newton Helen L McLachlan Della A Forster Source Type: research
A mixed-methods study of women's birthplace preferences and decisions in England
CONCLUSION: Women navigate complex and competing discourses when forming childbirth preferences and making decisions, selectively considering different risks and knowledges to make the decisions right for them.PMID:38653144 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101616 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 23, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Georgia E Clancy Felicity K Boardman Sophie Rees Source Type: research
A mixed-methods study of women's birthplace preferences and decisions in England
CONCLUSION: Women navigate complex and competing discourses when forming childbirth preferences and making decisions, selectively considering different risks and knowledges to make the decisions right for them.PMID:38653144 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101616 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 23, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Georgia E Clancy Felicity K Boardman Sophie Rees Source Type: research
First Nations Peoples' perceptions, knowledge and beliefs regarding stillbirth prevention and bereavement practices: A mixed methods systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: Further research is needed to understand the perceptions, knowledge and beliefs about stillbirth among First Nations Peoples. Without research within this area, interventions to prevent stillbirth and support bereaved parents and their communities after stillbirth may face barriers to implementation.PMID:38640744 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101604 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 19, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Danielle Pollock Helen D Bailey Sabira Hasanoff Zachary Munn Chelsea Valenzuela Cindy Stern Carrie Price Rhonda Marriott Janinne Gliddon Carolyn Lewis Carol Michie Muriel Bowie Millie Penny Tracy Reibel Jane Warland Brad Farrant Scott W White Carrington C Source Type: research
Association between decision-making during pregnancy and woman-centred care among Tanzanian pregnant women: A cross-sectional survey
CONCLUSION: Pregnant women who made decisions for the birthing place had a higher likelihood of having a high level of WCC compared with their counterparts. Our findings suggest that women should be empowered to be involved in decision-making to increase their satisfaction with the care provided by healthcare providers and foster a positive childbirth experience.PMID:38615514 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101615 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Dorkasi L Mwakawanga Sanmei Chen Beatrice Mwilike Ally Abdul Lyimo Naoki Hirose Yoko Shimpuku Source Type: research
Perceptions of quality of care in Midwife-led Birth Centres (MLBCs) in Uganda: Why do women choose MLBCs over other options?
CONCLUSION: Women perceived care to be respectful, woman-centred, and of good quality. Global attention should be directed to scaling up the establishment of MLBCs, especially in LMIC, to improve the positive childbirth experience and increase access to care.PMID:38615515 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101612 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Rose Chalo Nabirye Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda Joshua Epuitai Faith Nawagi Sarah Namyalo Andrea Nove Oliva Bazirete Kirsty Hughes Sofia Castro Lopes Sabera Turkmani Mandy Forrester Caroline S E Homer Source Type: research
A cross-sectional survey of the mental health of midwives in Ontario, Canada: Burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and associated factors
CONCLUSION: A significant proportion of Ontario midwives are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, which should be a serious concern for the profession, its leaders, and regulators. Investment in strategies aimed at retaining midwives that address underlying factors leading to attrition should be prioritized.PMID:38615516 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101613 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elizabeth C Cates Claire Ramlogan-Salanga R Katie MacKenzie Karline Wilson-Mitchell Elizabeth K Darling Source Type: research
Association between decision-making during pregnancy and woman-centred care among Tanzanian pregnant women: A cross-sectional survey
CONCLUSION: Pregnant women who made decisions for the birthing place had a higher likelihood of having a high level of WCC compared with their counterparts. Our findings suggest that women should be empowered to be involved in decision-making to increase their satisfaction with the care provided by healthcare providers and foster a positive childbirth experience.PMID:38615514 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101615 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Dorkasi L Mwakawanga Sanmei Chen Beatrice Mwilike Ally Abdul Lyimo Naoki Hirose Yoko Shimpuku Source Type: research
Perceptions of quality of care in Midwife-led Birth Centres (MLBCs) in Uganda: Why do women choose MLBCs over other options?
CONCLUSION: Women perceived care to be respectful, woman-centred, and of good quality. Global attention should be directed to scaling up the establishment of MLBCs, especially in LMIC, to improve the positive childbirth experience and increase access to care.PMID:38615515 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101612 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Rose Chalo Nabirye Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda Joshua Epuitai Faith Nawagi Sarah Namyalo Andrea Nove Oliva Bazirete Kirsty Hughes Sofia Castro Lopes Sabera Turkmani Mandy Forrester Caroline S E Homer Source Type: research
A cross-sectional survey of the mental health of midwives in Ontario, Canada: Burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and associated factors
CONCLUSION: A significant proportion of Ontario midwives are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, which should be a serious concern for the profession, its leaders, and regulators. Investment in strategies aimed at retaining midwives that address underlying factors leading to attrition should be prioritized.PMID:38615516 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101613 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elizabeth C Cates Claire Ramlogan-Salanga R Katie MacKenzie Karline Wilson-Mitchell Elizabeth K Darling Source Type: research
Association between decision-making during pregnancy and woman-centred care among Tanzanian pregnant women: A cross-sectional survey
CONCLUSION: Pregnant women who made decisions for the birthing place had a higher likelihood of having a high level of WCC compared with their counterparts. Our findings suggest that women should be empowered to be involved in decision-making to increase their satisfaction with the care provided by healthcare providers and foster a positive childbirth experience.PMID:38615514 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101615 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Dorkasi L Mwakawanga Sanmei Chen Beatrice Mwilike Ally Abdul Lyimo Naoki Hirose Yoko Shimpuku Source Type: research
Perceptions of quality of care in Midwife-led Birth Centres (MLBCs) in Uganda: Why do women choose MLBCs over other options?
CONCLUSION: Women perceived care to be respectful, woman-centred, and of good quality. Global attention should be directed to scaling up the establishment of MLBCs, especially in LMIC, to improve the positive childbirth experience and increase access to care.PMID:38615515 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101612 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Rose Chalo Nabirye Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda Joshua Epuitai Faith Nawagi Sarah Namyalo Andrea Nove Oliva Bazirete Kirsty Hughes Sofia Castro Lopes Sabera Turkmani Mandy Forrester Caroline S E Homer Source Type: research
A cross-sectional survey of the mental health of midwives in Ontario, Canada: Burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and associated factors
CONCLUSION: A significant proportion of Ontario midwives are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, which should be a serious concern for the profession, its leaders, and regulators. Investment in strategies aimed at retaining midwives that address underlying factors leading to attrition should be prioritized.PMID:38615516 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101613 (Source: Women Birth)
Source: Women Birth - April 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elizabeth C Cates Claire Ramlogan-Salanga R Katie MacKenzie Karline Wilson-Mitchell Elizabeth K Darling Source Type: research
