MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Women Birth' source. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:50:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3347339&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20207213%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Midwifery practices with a maximum of two midwives contribute to non-interventionist birth and a positive birth experience. IMPLICATIONS: Awareness of the study results and further study is recommended to discuss reorganization of care in order to achieve significant reductions on referral and interventions during childbirth and positive maternal birth experiences. PMID: 20207213 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3347339 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3347339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3278053&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20153992%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Eliminating the anxiety and anguish experienced by women following a diagnosis of fetal abnormality is impossible. It must be possible, however, to mitigate their distress. Further research should develop methods to prepare women for coping in crises like these. PMID: 20153992 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3278053 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3278053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3213159&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20097149%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barclay L, Tracy SK PMID: 20097149 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3213159 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3213159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157933&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20053594%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings highlight challenges and dilemmas faced by grandmothers in their supportive role for the new mother in her breastfeeding and early parenting experience and the difficulties grandmothers face in balancing potential risks and rewards in their interactions with the new family. PMID: 20053594 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157933 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3157933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105615&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20018582%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smith R, Leap N, Homer C Advanced midwifery practice is a controversial notion in midwifery, particularly at present in Australia. The proposed changes in legislation around access to the publicly funded Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in 2009-2010 have meant that the issue of advanced midwifery practice has again taken prominence. Linking midwifery access to MBS and PBS to a safety and quality framework that includes an 'advanced midwifery credentialling framework' is particularly challenging. The Haxton and Fahy paper in the December 2009 edition of Women and Birth is timely as it enables a reflection upon these issues and encourages debate and discussion about exactly what is midwifery, what are we educating our students for and is... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105615 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3105615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954921&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19879206%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ingall G, Cropley M Smoking during pregnancy is widely known to increase health risks to the foetus, and understanding the quitting process during pregnancy is essential in order to realise national government targets. Qualitative studies have been used in order to gain a greater understanding of the quitting process and the objective of this systematic review was to examine and evaluate qualitative studies that have investigated the psychological and social factors around women attempting to quit smoking during pregnancy. Electronic databases and journals were searched with seven articles included in this review. The findings demonstrated that women were aware of the health risks to the foetus associated with smoking; however knowledge of potential health risks was not suffic... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954921 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2954921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902173&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19828392%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wilton DC, Foureur MJ A convenience sample of 320 consecutive primigravid women attending the antenatal clinic of a large Sydney tertiary referral hospital were invited to take part in a survey of folic acid use in pregnancy. The aim of the survey was to determine the number of primigravid women who commenced taking folic acid supplementation at least 1 month prior to conception. In addition the survey sought information on women's source of knowledge about the need for folic acid in pregnancy and whether their pregnancy was planned or unplanned. 295 women qualified to be included in the survey. While 88.1% of women took folic acid at some time prior to and/or during the first trimester, only 23.4% were found to have taken folic acid at least 1 month prior to conception. Of wo... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902173 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2902173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872495&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19805014%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Further research should be focused on the factors observed by midwives during history taking and the antenatal course in the second and third trimesters and whether or not these can be synthesised in to a hypertension-specific diagnostic tool for use in midwifery practice. PMID: 19805014 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872495 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824664&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19766073%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thurlow R PMID: 19766073 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824664 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2824664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2775336&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19734115%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fenwick J PMID: 19734115 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2775336 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2775336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725400&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19695973%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Emotional and cultural safety of women must be a prime consideration of midwives. Strategies to reverse power differentials between midwives and women are urgently required to eradicate bullying by any midwife. PMID: 19695973 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725400 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2725400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2668619&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647506%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gatward H, Simpson M, Woodhart L, Stainton MC AIM: To explore the women's experiences of being booked for induction of labour for a pregnancy greater than 41 weeks gestation. PARTICIPANTS: 23 primigravidae who were booked for induction: 18 were induced (induction group) and 5 went into spontaneous labour (comparison group). METHOD: Data were collected by a series of interviews from booking to after birthing: interpretative techniques analysed verbatim transcriptions. FINDINGS: Two dimensions of being in the process of induction were identified: (1) a sense of "Time's Up," when the natural, temporal aspects of pregnancy end with an imposed birth date and sequenced induction procedures and, (2) a required "Shift in Expectations" from the women's original plan for labour and birt... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2668619 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2668619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2668618&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647507%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wilkes E, Teakle B, Gamble J PMID: 19647507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2668618 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2668618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2646178&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19632912%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although the majority of women in this study were satisfied with the components of physical care and information and assistance with infant feeding and sleep and settling provided in the short-term, there was less satisfaction with emotional care and preparation for life at home with a new baby. This study adds to our understandings of women's experiences of the early postnatal period and provides information on which to base improvements in postnatal care and maternity services in WA and across Australia. PMID: 19632912 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2646178 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2646178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2592250&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19586807%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this population, smoking cessation in early pregnancy doubled the likelihood of gaining excess weight. This finding highlights the need for supportive measures to help control weight gain among women who quit smoking during pregnancy. PMID: 19586807 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2592250 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2592250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2573399&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19570735%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The use of advanced practice midwives reduced the overall length of stay for women with pregnancy concerns. There were no adverse events or complaints. Women, midwives and doctors all evaluated the change positively. These findings provide evidence to support this advanced practice midwifery model in other similar maternity services. PMID: 19570735 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2573399 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2573399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2549359&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19523891%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The paper concludes that ePortfolio is considered 'the way of the future' for midwifery students, however a number of issues must be addressed through further collaboration prior to replacing the paper-based ePortfolio. PMID: 19523891 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2549359 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2549359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475740&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19406373%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Foureur M, Brodie P, Homer C PMID: 19406373 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475740 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475736&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19482571%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Women were concerned about shortened postnatal length of hospital stay and these concerns must be considered when changes are planned in maternity service provision. Any moves towards shorter postnatal length of stay must be comprehensively evaluated with consideration given to exploring consumer views and satisfaction. There is also a need for flexibility in postnatal care that acknowledges women's individual needs. PMID: 19482571 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475736 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475738&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19443285%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Further research into this important issue is needed in order to improve breastfeeding support for women from different cultural backgrounds. The issue of causes of, and variations in, the levels of partial breastfeeding between different ethnic groups needs more investigation. PMID: 19443285 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475738 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475742&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19345629%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A psychophysiological third stage is quite different from what has been defined as 'physiological management' in the medically designed randomised trials comparing active versus physiological care. The conditions for deciding if a particular woman, in a particular context with a particular midwife is a good candidate for a psychophysiological third stage are presented and discussed. Only if all these conditions are met it is safe to proceed with a psychophysiological third stage. Research about the effectiveness of midwifery care in a psychophysiological third stage of labour urgently needs to be conducted. PMID: 19345629 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475742 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260156&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19278912%26dopt%3DAbstract This article will identify some of the lessons that can be learnt from the recent Australian and UK maternal death reports. This paper presents an overview of the process and systems for the reporting of maternal death in Australia. It will then specifically focus on obstetric haemorrhage, with a focus on postpartum haemorrhage, for the 12-year period, 1994-2005. Vignettes from the maternal mortality reports in Australia and the United Kingdom are used to highlight the important lessons for providers of maternity care. PMID: 19278912 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260156 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2260156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249312&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19264570%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Understanding where women learn about MSS and how they make their decisions about testing sheds important light on the roles prenatal care providers should play. PMID: 19264570 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249312 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2249312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190724&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19217588%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K PMID: 19217588 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190724 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:57:38 +0100 2190724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190725&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19217366%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A more coordinated and systematised approach needs to be developed. Collaboration and communication between midwives and child and family health nurses is essential if the needs of families are to be addressed during this transition period. PMID: 19217366 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190725 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2190725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167750&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19195958%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE: Both midwives and obstetricians considered the management of CS on maternal request difficult, and the result showed that they balanced between resistance and respect. The result also showed that the participants stressed the importance of professionals advocating natural birth with evidence-based knowledge and methods to prevent maternal requests. Ongoing discussions among health professionals on attitudes and practice would strengthen their professional roles and lead to a decrease in CS rates in Sweden. PMID: 19195958 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167750 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2167750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2149689&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179129%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our research highlights the importance of attitudes toward contraception, pregnancy and parenthood in shaping teenagers' motivation to use contraception. Educational and prevention programs must address the spectrum of attitudes underlying teenagers' contraceptive and reproductive decisions in order to alter pathways to teenage pregnancy and early parenting. PMID: 19179129 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2149689 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2149689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074442&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19117827%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Midwives are in a position to support women and their families in all health related issues, including smoking cessation. We recommend that midwives ask permission before making enquires about sensitive issues such as smoking. When discussing smoking with pregnant women, midwives work within the philosophy of midwifery, with the emphasis on building trust and maintaining relationships. Great sensitivity is required and as much as possible the conversation should be a dialogue, not a monologue. PMID: 19117827 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074442 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2074442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067709&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19109087%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Browne J, Chandra A Some patterns of timekeeping and counting are fraught in midwifery. In this paper we suggest our societal love affair with all things fast can cause us, as midwives, to limit women's possibilities (and our own). We suggest that timekeeping and counting potentially disrupt the midwife-woman relationship and, further, timekeeping and counting contribute to us valuing particular qualities in women and in the health system, including the idea that fast is better than slow. Pondering how this could be different, we consider a beginning global trend about time and speed - the Slow movement - and suggest a new movement, 'Slow Midwifery', in which midwives bear the responsibility of trying to be more connected to the women with whom we work by being less connected ... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067709 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2067709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061112&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19101219%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: MGP is clinically effective when practiced in a routine setting. PMID: 19101219 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061112 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2061112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2047010&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19081313%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results suggest that it may be useful for the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to be administered in the context of a discussion about a woman's mental health concerns, which could involve asking her for more details about her responses to particular items that have been identified in this study as potentially problematic. This will help ensure that practitioners are accurately interpreting a woman's answers to the items on the scale. PMID: 19081313 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2047010 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2047010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027269&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19058775%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dim CC A case study of Ms. TE a 38-year-old Para7(+0) with seven living children is presented. Ms. TE had no antenatal care and was rushed to hospital with features of acute incomplete uterine inversion, 90min after a spontaneous vaginal birth at home. The birth was supported by the second wife of her husband who had no experience in birth attendance. Her third stage of labour was not managed actively. Successful repositioning of the uterus was achieved under anaesthesia in the hospital. Uninformed mismanagement of third stage of labour was probably the reason for the condition of Ms. TE. Though acute uterine inversion is rare, accessible primary health care services are necessary for safe motherhood and for supporting women to birth safely. PMID: 19058775 [PubMed - as sup... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027269 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2027269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1952026&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18993126%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Weckert R, Hancock H Third stage management has typically focused on women and postpartum haemorrhage. Clamping and cutting the umbilical cord following the birth of the baby has continued to be a routine part of this focus. Active versus physiological management of third stage is generally accepted as an evidence-based plan for women to avoid excessive blood loss. Other considerations around this decision are rarely considered, including the baby's perspective. This paper provides a review of the literature regarding timing of clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord and related issues, and discusses the consequences for babies and in particular *Aboriginal babies. Iron stores in babies are improved (among other important advantages) if the cord is left to stop pulsating fo... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952026 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1952026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943436&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18986860%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Postpartum eclampsia can manifest without a preceding preeclampsia phase. Therefore, eclampsia is not always preventable. Pregnancies complicated by eclampsia require a well-formulated management plan. PMID: 18986860 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943436 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1943436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914753&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18951864%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sweet L PMID: 18951864 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914753 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1914753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888313&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18926788%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Women being cared for in MGP are satisfied with their care. PMID: 18926788 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888313 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1888313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888312&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18926789%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Intradermal injections of sterile water possess powerful analgesic benefits for women experiencing low back pain in labour and their use in this therapeutic setting is justifiable. PMID: 18926789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888312 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1888312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1865561&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18842471%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There is need to increase availability of emergency obstetric care by upgrading some health centres to EmOC level through training of staff and provision of equipment and supplies. PMID: 18842471 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865561 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1865561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779362&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18774352%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kildea S PMID: 18774352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779362 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1779362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717277&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18707928%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that it might be possible to identify women who are lacking partner support already in early pregnancy. Women's social network and their support from partner should be investigated by health care providers and women in need of additional support should be refereed to available community resources. PMID: 18707928 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717277 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1717277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664384&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657498%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K, Fenwick J PMID: 18657498 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664384 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1657238&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18653392%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The educational intervention was successful in developing the knowledge of midwives and nurses to provide sound advice to new mothers about therapeutic sun exposure and in developing resources to support them in their education. Although workshops and resources are useful in the short term, they are impractical to sustain. To improve sustainability, content on this topic needs to be incorporated into midwifery and nursing curricula across Australia. PMID: 18653392 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1657238 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1657238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1657237&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18653393%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Keenan S From a Jungian perspective, there is a psychological pattern in the pregnancy, lactation, weaning and post-weaning process, which amounts to a 'physiological initiation' into motherhood, which is relatively unknown in current Western culture. This paper shows how this pattern in dream themes can be elucidated, forming an Inner Map of pregnancy. This map should help mothers better adjust to incipient motherhood, before the birth, and consequently help them to bond better with their babies. Building on the Inner Map, a research program is proposed into bone mineral metabolism post-weaning aimed at empirically grounding Jungian psychology. PMID: 18653393 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1657237 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1657237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631199&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18619935%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The Midwifery Practice Review process is currently being implemented and evaluated in Australia. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The Midwifery Practice Review Project established a national validated process for assessing the ongoing competence of midwives. The resulting program helps to reinforce responsibility and accountability in the provision of quality midwifery care through safe and effective practice. PMID: 18619935 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631199 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1631199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560982&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18585992%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K The rules for writing a research report for publication are well defined but are much less clear for scholarly scientific papers. The purpose of this paper is to enable new writers to confidently apply the skills of scientific writing within a scholarly paper for publication. Similarities and differences between scientific argument and debating are discussed. Achieving the right 'tone' and emphasis in writing is considered. How to use the correct verb tense is outlined. The importance of a clearly defined question is explained. The elements of an effective scholarly paper are presented and examples given. The elements are the: question, thesis, introduction, body of the paper, conclusion and finally, an abstract. PMID: 18585992 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (S... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560982 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1560982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551501&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18579461%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Midwives designed and implemented strategies that they believed would improve in-hospital postnatal care. PMID: 18579461 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551501 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1551501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446213&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18479990%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Men may suffer from psychological distress after childbirth and birth-related paternal depression is not a rare phenomenon. Since this disorder, also called 'paternal postpartum depression', presents potential deleterious effects for the child, an increased level of public health awareness and scientific interest is warranted. In addition, a more detailed assessment of fathers during the postnatal period is recommended, especially when their partners are also depressed, so that the condition will be promptly recognized and treated. PMID: 18479990 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446213 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1446213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432620&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18463016%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: It becomes clear that the intense work women undertake as mothers in the nursery is focused on not only the infant, which might have been expected, but also the nursery staff. It is driven by their desire to develop or re-establish some sense of competence in the eyes of the nurse and to achieve control over the situation. Achieving physical closeness with the baby was a major strategy through which women not only learned about and gained intimate knowledge of their infant, but also demonstrated authority and ownership. It appears that reorientating the delivery of services from the infant to the mother-infant dyad would improve the care women and families receive during their nursery experience. PMID: 18463016 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432620 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1432620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423341&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18455489%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Skinner J PMID: 18455489 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423341 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1423341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407095&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439890%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Monaghan J, Shorten A The national continuing professional development (CPD) program of the Australian College of Midwives, MidPLUS, was officially launched in September 2007. In our role as program developers we were dedicated to the belief that this national CPD program would be an important step for Australian midwives, and contribute to demonstrating a commitment to providing safe and effective care for Australian women and families. This paper outlines key issues involved in providing CPD programs for professional groups and highlights how this information was used in the decision making behind the design of MidPLUS. The key operational elements of CPD programs included program design, program administration and related professional issues. Important features and function... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407095 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1245166&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18282754%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K PROBLEM: Most midwives and nurses do not write for publication. Previous authors on this topic have focussed on the processes of writing and getting published. Although definitive English usage style guides exist, they are infrequently consulted by new midwifery authors. PURPOSE: To enable new writers to confidently apply the basic skills of scientific writing when preparing a paper for publication. OVERVIEW: The basic skills needed for scientific writing are the focus of this paper. The importance of careful word choices is discussed first. Next, the skills of writing sentences are presented. Finally, the skills of writing paragraphs are discussed. Examples of poor and better writing are given in relation to each of these basic elements. PMID: 18282754 [PubMed - as... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1245166 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1245166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234696&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18272448%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barclay L This paper uses a feminist interpretation and secondary sources to describe the history of Australian midwifery from colonisation until the 1980s. There have been too few midwife scholars who have had access to or used primary data collections to describe the role and place of midwives in the colonising community. I draw on a range of biography, medical literature and work by sociologists and economic historians to produce a limited picture of the history of professional midwifery. This helps to explain the position of midwives today and the problematic relationship we often have with medicine. PMID: 18272448 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234696 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207541&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18243836%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Parratt JA, Fahy KM Since the subordination of midwifery by medicine and nursing in the 19th and 20th centuries the standard approach to childbirth has been dominated by rationality. This approach proceeds by creating dichotomies and then prioritising one half of the dichotomy whilst rejecting the opposite term. Rationality itself is prioritised, for example, by contrasting it with the rejected opposite: irrationality. Expert clinical practice is, however, increasingly identified as being inclusive of more than merely rational ways of knowing and behaving. This paper is based on a post-structural study concerning changes to women's embodied sense of self during childbearing. We expose the limitations of pure rationality in the context of childbirth and use the concept of safet... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207541 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1207541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207540&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18243837%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K PMID: 18243837 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207540 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1207540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207543&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18243087%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ebert LM PMID: 18243087 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207543 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1207543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207542&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18243088%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A desire to provide continuity of care appears to be a major motivator for midwives to learn to undertake perineal repair. There is need for standards to be set for perineal repair to encourage consistency in education. Perineal repair programs that involve midwives and doctors training together have strong support from midwives but it is unclear if doctors would also support this. Further research is needed to support or refute the trend for midwives to not suture some perineal trauma. PMID: 18243088 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207542 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1207542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1121782&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18162451%26dopt%3DAbstract This study found that all of the participant women decided to breastfeed well before the preterm birth, and despite the birth of a VLBW preterm infant continued to expect the breastfeeding experience to be normal regardless of the difference of the postpartum experience. It is without doubt that for these parents the pro-breastfeeding rhetoric is powerfully influential and thus successful in promoting breastfeeding. Furthermore, all participants expected breastfeeding to be 'natural' and satisfying. There is disparity between parents' expectations of breastfeeding 'naturally' and the commonplace reality of long-term breast expression and uncertain at-breast feeding outcomes. How the parents came to make the decision to breastfeed their unborn child - including the situations and experience... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1121782 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1121782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1116221&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18155976%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Purcal NK This paper focuses on the introduction and development of midwifery education and training in Sydney during the last decades of the 19th century. The aim of the training, it is argued, was to displace the lay midwives by trained midwifery nurses who would work under medical control. The lay midwives were one of the largest occupational groups among women and two-thirds of births in NSW were being delivered by them in the late 19th century. It was a period of professionalisation of medicine and medical men laid claim to midwifery as a legitimate sphere of their practice and saw it as the gateway for establishing a family practice. The lay midwife stood in the way of their claim. The training programs were established purportedly to control maternal mortality. From the... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1116221 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1116221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101522&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18083088%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Both survey methods are inaccurate, therefore inappropriate for evaluation of short-term changes of mortality rates. Surveys based on primary informants yield qualitative information about mothers' hardships important for the design of future maternal care interventions. PMID: 18083088 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101522 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1101522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007358&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17981105%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fenwick J PMID: 17981105 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007358 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1007358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989768&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17964235%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Within the context of the study setting, midwifery care for women following perinatal loss reflects the care components espoused in the literature. There are, however, organisational issues within health care that require commitment to continuity of care and further education of practitioners to enhance outcomes for clients. PMID: 17964235 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=989768 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 989768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974344&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17951124%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rolls C, McGuinness B The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of women involved with Bachelor of Midwifery students enrolled at Australian Catholic University (ACU), Victoria in a Follow Through Journey Program. The study incorporated an exploratory descriptive design utilising semi-structured interviews. Seven women participated in the study. Data analysis identified four major themes. These are as follows: women and students in partnership; the student was for me; making a difference, and the system. Women were very satisfied with the Bachelor of Midwifery student Follow Through Journey Program because the outcome for them was an empowering pregnancy, birth and early parenting experience. PMID: 17951124 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women ... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974344 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=928845&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17913612%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Waldenström U This paper was presented at a Health Conference in March 2007, celebrating the 150th birthday of the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne. It discusses the definition of "normal childbirth", and the pros and cons of three medical technologies(a): caesarean section, epidural analgesia during labour and routine ultrasound screening during pregnancy, and whether clinical practices, in Australia and Sweden (author is Swedish), in relation to these methods are evidence based. It also discusses the impact of non-scientific reasons, such as anxiety, on clinical decision making. PMID: 17913612 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=928845 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 928845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921813&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17904432%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ebert LM, Fahy K Smoking during pregnancy not only impacts on the woman's health but that of her unborn child. Women most likely to continue smoking throughout pregnancy are generally of lower age, socio-economic status, level of education and occupational status. Women who continue to smoke during pregnancy often feel criticized by society. They feel guilt and personal conflict at not quitting. Lack of long-term positive outcomes from anti-smoking campaigns may result form ignorance surrounding socio-economically disadvantaged women's life circumstances. Current interventions often ignore the emotional and psychological stressors associated with pregnancy; they do not address the altered physiological processes that occur during pregnancy. A review of the literature pertainin... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921813 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 921813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=807366&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17702684%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K PMID: 17702684 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=807366 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 807366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=807365&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17702685%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In order to increase patient satisfaction, the needs of the new family must be highlighted and more support and help provided to new parents on the postnatal ward. It is essential to have family oriented postnatal care and to give fathers the opportunity to stay overnight and involve them in the care of their newborn baby. PMID: 17702685 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=807365 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 807365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=752923&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17644503%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carolan M, Kruger G, Brown V In the past decade, midwifery education has changed significantly in Australia. Previously, a nursing qualification (division 1) was required for entry into midwifery programs and on completion, graduands obtained a postgraduate diploma of midwifery. More recently, bachelor of midwifery programs have also been offered in Australia and currently, a considerable percentage of midwives are prepared for practice in this way. In Victoria, the bachelor of midwifery has been available since 2002, and at this time the third group of graduands are poised to enter the field. Implementation of the bachelor of midwifery program has given rise to many concerns about the development and applicability of this course. Concerns include: complexities of registration... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=752923 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 752923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=714054&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17606425%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study provide an opportunity for greater understanding of the first mothering experiences of women aged more than 35 years, particularly women with significant career investment. Greater understanding, in turn, may enable health professionals to identify specific needs and concerns of this cohort, and thus to provide more meaningful maternal support and woman sensitive care. PMID: 17606425 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=714054 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 714054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704526&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17597016%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Factors associated with safety, control, continuity of care and successful mothering are perceived as important for many women. Some women perceived limited birth choices. More needs be done to align the provision of maternity services with women's preferred care options. Given the small self-select, non-representative sample, results should be interpreted with caution. PMID: 17597016 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704526 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 704526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696969&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17588834%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Purcal N PMID: 17588834 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696969 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 696969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=659103&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17543845%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Williams G PMID: 17543845 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=659103 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:52:07 +0100 659103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612420&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17499569%26dopt%3DAbstract The objectives of this study were to obtain knowledge and information on midwives' assessment and management practices of urinary incontinence in childbearing women and to explore midwives' knowledge of risk factors associated with developing urinary incontinence. A non-experimental descriptive research design was used, and participants were current members of the Victorian branch of the Australian College of Midwives. Data was obtained using a survey tool that contained both qualitative and quantitative questions. Key findings indicated that the majority of midwives do not assess women for urinary incontinence during the peripartum period and guidelines for bladder management in maternity services were lacking. PMID: 17499569 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612420 Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612421&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17499037%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McKenna L, Rolls C Bachelor of Midwifery programs in the state of Victoria, Australia commenced in 2002 through an affiliation of three universities in Melbourne named the 'Werna Naloo Bachelor of Midwifery consortium'. The approach allowed for collaborative synergies in program delivery through offering online 'consortium' units each semester in addition to on-campus content at each university. It is now 5 years since the first cohort of students commenced the course. During those years, members of the consortium have experienced a range of challenges and tensions. This paper provides a reflection by the course coordinators from two remaining members of the consortium, Australian Catholic University and Monash University. It explores issues confronted, regulation and registra... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612421 Wed, 09 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=599742&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17482900%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Homer C PMID: 17482900 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=599742 Fri, 04 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 599742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=581647&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17467355%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study underlines the need for better clinical evidence of the effects of epidurals and pharmacological agents introduced in labour. At a population level it demonstrates the magnitude of the fall in rates of unassisted vaginal birth in association with a cascade of interventions in labour and interventions at birth particularly amongst women with no identified risk markers and having their first baby. This information may be useful for women wanting to explore other methods of influencing the course of labour and the management of pain in labour, especially in their endeavour to achieve a normal vaginal birth. PMID: 17467355 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=581647 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 581647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=535050&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17418656%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Priorities for research were identified and the need for a link between research and professional midwifery practice was highlighted. Midwives were positive about the possibility of becoming more actively involved in research and/or advocates for evidence based practice. The opportunity exists to take the broad priority areas from this study and develop research questions of relevance for the midwifery profession. PMID: 17418656 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=535050 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 535050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527483&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17369116%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of a new private hospital birthing facility into the regional health area studied and the shift from public to private hospital birth had a profound impact on the overall birthing experiences of women in the region. This suggests that private hospital services are not a direct substitute for public hospital birthing services. The cascade effect was present for women regardless of risk category and more pronounced in the private hospital. Women who are privately insured require better information to assist them in choosing their birthing environment, rather than assuming that they are simply buying a comparable product through private insurance. PMID: 17369116 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527483 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 527483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527484&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17368125%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hancock H Low birth weight in Aboriginal babies has become a persistent quandary as their average birth weight continues to be lower than that of non-Aboriginal babies. Arguments, reviews and research abound to explain this difference which is deemed unacceptable and needing resolution. A précis review of current theories and findings around low birth weight in Aboriginal babies is presented as a background for much needed alternative considerations of this issue. The low birth weight dilemma requires urgent rethinking of Aboriginal women's experiences and feelings of their pregnancies and possible effects on their unborn babies. There is a critical need for empowerment of Aboriginal women that goes beyond rhetoric and dominant ideologies about what is best for them and their... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527484 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 527484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527494&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16973426%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K This paper analyses the history of the subordination of midwifery to medicine and nursing. With the important exception of Evan Willis' work on medical dominance and Annette Summers' work on the takeover of midwifery by nursing, other histories of Australian midwifery have taken a neutral approach to issue of power and control. The aim of analysing this period is to identify the strategies of power that were used to subordinate midwifery. With increased consciousness of how power has operated in the past, midwives and woman of today can be more empowered when seeking to promote normal birth and midwifery models of care. Concepts of 'power', 'the state' and midwife are defined and discussed. A summary of the decline of midwifery and the rise of obstetrics in Europe and t... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527494 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 527494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527491&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17070125%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses the influence that professional socialisation can have on midwifery practice. Differences in beliefs and practices regarding the oral intake of labouring women were the basis for this paper's discussion. Midwives should be aware of the problems that may be caused by the socialisation processes experienced during the training and subsequent working life of a midwife which aim to procure obedience and unquestioning conformity. These attributes diminish the ability of midwives to challenge traditional practices and to make decisions based on the available research evidence and the preferences of women in their care. Basing practice on tradition or practice conventions rather than a formal guideline or an evidence-based policy may expose a midwife to potential litigation... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527491 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 527491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527489&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17127114%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lahood G Some contemporary women can experience non-ordinary states of consciousness when childbearing. The purpose of this paper is to bring a 'transpersonal' frame to these non-ordinary states of consciousness (hereafter: NOSC). Transpersonal psychology is an interdisciplinary movement in Western science that studies 'religious', 'peak' or 'healing' experiences in different cultures and social contexts. Between 2001 and 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand, while engaged in anthropological fieldwork, I collected stories from mothers, fathers, and midwives who had participated in transpersonal events during childbirth. I will compare the local women's NOSC with ethnographic accounts of spirit-possession and its relationship to indigenous midwifery then revisit and reconstruct the wi... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527489 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 527489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527488&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17127115%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Freeman LM, Griew K The active and passive voice allocated to women within maternity service guidelines helps construct the nature of decision making. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that by allocating women an active voice within practice guidelines serves the interest of all parties within the health care relationship. Clinical guidelines were reviewed, and electronic databases and text were searched. The findings of this paper support that applying the principles of a shared decision making framework, within clinical practice guidelines, can assist the development of a partnership relationship between midwives and women. PMID: 17127115 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527488 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 527488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527487&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17174165%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The all-encompassing warmth associated with being enveloped in warm water cradled, supported, relaxed, comforted, soothed, sheltered and protected the women; it created a barrier and offered a sense of privacy. Water can be used in any form, even the act of thinking about, preparing for and anticipating the water opened possibilities for these women. The women used water to reduce their fear of pain and of childbirth itself; to cope with pain, not necessarily to remove or diminish pain; and to maintain control over the process of birth. The women indicated that it was not necessary to actually give birth in the water to achieve these benefits. Listening to the stories of women provides us with insights into what is important to them. Women's knowledge contributes an important p... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527487 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 527487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527486&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17292682%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K PMID: 17292682 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527486 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 527486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527485&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17320496%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We encourage other clinicians and educators to embark upon a similar exercise to assist midwives and others to improve their visual estimation of blood loss after birth. Accurate estimations can ensure that women who experience significant blood loss can receive appropriate care and the published rates of postpartum haemorrhage are correct. PMID: 17320496 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527485 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 05:00:00 +0100 527485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527495&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16965946%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The responses of both the woman and her family differ between the two models of care and vary with time. Midwives can use the patterns of response identified of these findings to address needs for assistance with family relationships, sensory stimulation, information and support and management of anxiety when care is required for complications of pregnancy. PMID: 16965946 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527495 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527493&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16996332%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our audit highlights the need for consumers, clinicians and heath care facilities to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the pregnancy handheld record, as well as the medico-legal responsibilities that ultimately fall back on the health facility. PMID: 16996332 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527493 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527492&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17064972%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: (1) Neither posture had a distinct advantage. (2) Both postures were safe for short duration cycling. (3) The same target maternal heart rates are suitable for both postures because they resulted in similar oxygen consumptions and fetal heart rates. PMID: 17064972 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527492 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527490&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17070742%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Freeman LM, Adair V, Timperley H, West SH This paper will examine how the settings in which midwives practice (the birthplace) and models of care affect midwives' decision making during the management of labour. One-hundred-and-four independent, team and hospital based midwives and 100 low obstetric risk nulliparous women to whom labour care was provided were surveyed. These midwives and women resided in the Auckland metropolitan area of New Zealand. The majority of midwives who participated worked in models of care which provided women with continuity of carer and care, however, this was not found to influence the way the midwives provided labour care. Instead, practice was found to be relatively homogenous regardless of whether the midwives worked in independent, team, or ho... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527490 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527499&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16908226%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carolan M In the past one to two decades, midwifery care has taken a new direction, which encompasses a valuing of women's birth experiences. This move has been contingent upon, and congruent with the adoption of 'woman centred' care and a renewed emphasis on normal birth. In line with these developments, women's stories and anecdotes of birth and midwives stories of experience increasingly form the basis of presentations at midwifery conferences and forums. Overall, this philosophical realignment, which commenced in Australia in the early 1990s, has been applauded by many midwives in terms of a greater valuing of the wishes and experiences of childbearing women and as being consistent with a greater promotion of normal birth. Nonetheless, it also gives rise to several questio... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527499 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 527499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527498&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16911880%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Cultural safety provides a useful framework to improve the delivery of maternity services to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families. PMID: 16911880 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527498 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 527498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527497&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16911881%26dopt%3DAbstract This article examines the common law position and whether NSW case of Lowns v Woods 1996 ATR 81-376 creates a new duty to rescue. Recent legislation in some states provides protection from litigation to those who assist in emergencies providing they act in good faith and without gross negligence. The implications for midwives who act as good Samaritans are discussed. PMID: 16911881 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527497 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 527497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527496&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16949355%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Homer CS The purpose of this paper is to generate debate and discussion about the state of midwifery services in Australia today. While numerous reports have been published that highlight what women want in maternity care, widespread change has not occurred. This paper presents the story of Alice (a real woman with a fictitious name). Alice's story highlights the challenges that women face in dealing with a system that is often inflexible. While the health systems, and those who work within them, usually have the best intentions to try to provide the type of care that women want, they are not always successful. The paper summarises the evidence and support for models of continuity of midwifery care and outlines a series of strategies to ensure that change can occur. Finally, t... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527496 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 527496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527502&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16890900%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Homer C PMID: 16890900 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527502 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:00:00 +0100 527502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527501&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16890901%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Freeman LM The purpose of this paper was to conduct a critical review of the literature to determine whether there is convincing evidence that continuity of carer is fundamental to midwives forming a partnership relationship with women. Electronic databases and text were searched. The research findings did not support the notion that continuity of carer was a high priority of the women nor was it found to be a clear predictor for women's satisfaction. Continuity of care throughout the childbirth experience was found to increase midwives job satisfaction and autonomy but did not necessarily lead to midwives developing meaningful relationships with women. The lack of research support for continuity of care may be a matter of lack of well-designed studies or it may be a real find... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527501 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:00:00 +0100 527501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527500&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16890902%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy KM, Parratt JA The theory of Birth Territory describes, explains and predicts the relationships between the environment of the individual birth room, issues of power and control, and the way the woman experiences labour physiologically and emotionally. The theory was synthesised inductively from empirical data generated by the authors in their roles as midwives and researchers. It takes a critical post-structural feminist perspective and expands on some of the ideas of Michel Foucault. Theory synthesis was also informed by current research about the embodied self and the authors' scholarship in the fields of midwifery, human biology, sociology and psychology. In order to demonstrate the significance of the theory, it is applied to two clinical stories that both occur in h... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527500 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:00:00 +0100 527500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527507&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16791997%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fahy K PMID: 16791997 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527507 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527506&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16791998%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dahlen H The paper focuses on possible future pathways in maternity care for midwives and nations to consider. The paper blends personal and professional experiences to outline priority areas facing midwives in the future. It begins by examining maternal mortality and morbidity in the developing world and considering the potential of the ten high priority action messages (1997) in helping to improve the plight of women and children in the future. The paper then examines major issues facing midwives in the developed world including: the way birth is viewed; the medical-midwifery divide; marketing midwifery; and finally the challenge of dealing with fear around birth. The third part of the paper examines a part of society where the two worlds meet and there are issues from both ... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527506 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527505&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16791999%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Health professionals responding to this survey had a high awareness and similar knowledge base. Further education on antenatal depression and the safety risks and alternatives to medication is important for all groups, but particularly important for midwives and GPs. The latter is especially relevant given the preference for women with perinatal depression not to use pharmacological interventions to treat their emotional distress. PMID: 16791999 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527505 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527504&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16792000%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Strahle A, Stainton MC Comments of women engaged in a longitudinal study of urinary leaking from first trimester to 12 months following birth provide the data for this paper. Useful insights into the factors contributing to the maintenance of silence and ways to break the barriers to discussion of urinary incontinence before, during and following pregnancy were revealed. Given the prevalence of 30% of Australian women experiencing urinary leaking following pregnancy, it is imperative that midwives engage in discussion and support prevention of this unwelcome outcome of childbirth. PMID: 16792000 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Women Birth) Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527504 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=527503&cid=s_35377_138_f&fid=35377&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16792001%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Graham S, Gill A, Lamers D A very small proportion of newborns fail to establish a normal respiratory pattern without some assistance at birth and newborns requiring resuscitative measures at birth should have a skilled practitioner able to provide it. In this small hospital midwives felt unskilled in newborn resuscitation and paediatricians were not always immediately available. A stakeholder group gathered to discuss the problem. A training program was implemented that improved the skills, confidence and support of the attending midwife to resuscitate the newborn effectively. The aim was to improve the outcome for the infant whilst maintaining the mother's choice of birthing in a small local hospital close to family and friends. PMID: 16792001 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLI... Women Birth journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=527503 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100 527503