MedWorm: Midwifery Top 20

Tongue-tie and breastfeeding: a review of the literature.

Breastfeeding Review — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Edmunds J, Miles SC, Fulbrook P In Australia, initial exclusive breastfeeding rates are 80%, reducing to 14% at 6 months. One factor that contributes to early breastfeeding cessation is infant tongue-tie, a congenital abnormality occurring in 2.8-10.7% of infants, in which a thickened, tightened or shortened frenulum is present. Tongue-tie is linked to breastfeeding difficulties, speech and dental problems. It may prevent the baby from taking enough breast tissue into its mouth to form a teat and the mother may experience painful, bleeding nipples and frequent feeding with poor infant weight gain; these problems may contribute to early breastfeeding cessation. This review of research literature analyses the evidence regarding tongue-tie to determine if appropriate intervention...

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Place of birth in England: Still a contentious issue?

Midwifery — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:12:12 +0100

Authors: Bick D PMID: 22248565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery)

Midwives and supervisors of midwives' perceptions of the statutory supervision of midwifery within the United Kingdom: A systematic review.

Midwifery — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: this review highlighted considerable variability in both midwives' and supervisor's understanding of the nature and purpose of supervision as part of the NMC statutory framework. In particular, the potential for supervision to enhance personal development and midwives' practice varied according to the nature of the relationship between midwife and supervisor. The importance of supervision being fit for purpose and supervisors possessing the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes to execute their role and responsibilities effectively cannot be underestimated. More research is needed to examine ways in which statutory supervision contributes to patient safety and high quality care and what opportunities there may be for the statutory framework to develop and empower midwives ...

Women and Birth — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:43:34 +0100

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Is 6 months still the best for exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of solids? A literature review with consideration to the risk of the development of allergies.

Breastfeeding Review — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Anderson J, Malley K, Snell R Health professionals advising mothers on the introduction of solid foods to infants need evidence-based guidelines. A literature review on this topic was undertaken to examine the current international recommendations of expert bodies and evidence-based research published since 2003. Particular reference in this review is made to the timing of introducing food allergens and the risk of development of allergy in the child. Recommendations in developed countries of reducing this risk by avoidance of allergenic foods until the child is of varying ages past 6 months have been challenged by recent population studies. Where the risk of allergy is a key consideration, currently-available research suggests that introducing solids at 4-6 months may result ...

'We feel like one, they see us as two': new parents' discontent with postnatal care.

Midwifery — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: a main finding was that the close emotional attachment between the parents was not always supported by staff. The father was treated as an outsider and the care was described as 'a woman's world'. The asymmetric encounter between parents and staff was pronounced with respect to decision-making, and some designated this as 'paternalism'. A great deal of the discontent with health care may be due to organisational failure, and the postnatal care should be more prioritised in the health-care organisation. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: midwives should acknowledge that parents, irrespective of gender, should have equal opportunities as parents during postpartum care as parenting is a joint project. PMID: 19084301 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Midwifery)

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Detection and management of mood disorders in the maternity setting: The Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Women Birth — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The development of these Guidelines is a first step in translating evidence into practice and providing Australian midwives and other maternity care providers with clear guidance on the psychosocial management of women and families. PMID: 22217978 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth)

Cross sectional study of Australian midwives knowledge and use of sterile water injections for pain relief in labour.

Women Birth — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: This study indicates that SWI is not being used by the majority of midwives participating in the study, although there is a strong desire by midwives to learn about and explore its use. Greater access to information and workshops on SWI is highlighted. In response to the findings of this survey the authors are currently developing an online resource and training to support units to introduce SWI. PMID: 22222092 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth)

An enquiry of 'Every3Days' a drama-based workshop developing professional collaboration for women experiencing domestic violence during pregnancy in the South East of England.

Midwifery — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: by centring attention on the emic perspective of women themselves, the drama approach developed professional's awareness, relationships, understanding and skills. Nevertheless, drama can be an expensive education tool. It is therefore essential that further research explores the longer term impacts on practice and outcomes for women that include cost-benefit analysis. PMID: 22177575 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Midwifery)

Client education experiences and expectations of women at the first level of maternal and child care in Kaduna state, Nigeria.

Midwifery — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: the desire of women for more information and to know the 'midwife' suggests a gap between what the women expected and what they were provided. IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE: it is important to expand the scope of client education to include critical pregnancy and labour related issues and friendly midwifery practices in the facility. PMID: 22245336 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Midwifery)

Midwifery group practice and mode of birth.

Women Birth — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Women in MGP care are no more or less likely to have an unassisted vaginal birth. PMID: 22169396 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth)

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'Motherbirth or childbirth'? A prospective analysis of vaginal birth after caesarean blogs.

Midwifery — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: women filtered their decision making regarding VBAC through a belief system that prioritises according to their personal approaches. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE: blogging may be providing a valuable insight into factors that inform decision making and may provide a forum of information and support for women who have experienced a caesarean section. PMID: 22169525 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Midwifery)

Towards improved alcohol prevention in Swedish antenatal care?

Midwifery — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: our results indicate that a broad, national education effort can be successful in enhancing knowledge and changing antenatal care practice. However, generalisation to other countries or cultures may be limited because the usage of new routines is affected by many organisational and contextual factors. PMID: 22119404 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Midwifery)

First ever Report on the State of the World's Midwifery launched at International Confederation of Midwives 29th Congress in Durban, South Africa, June 19-23, 2011.

Midwifery — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Thomson AM PMID: 22093260 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery)

Attitudes of Swedish midwives towards management of extremely preterm labour and birth.

Midwifery — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: midwives with experience of handling very preterm births at 21-28 GW develop a positive attitude to interventions at an earlier gestational age as compared to midwives without such experience. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: based on these results we suggest more communication and transfer of information about the advances in perinatal care and exchange of knowledge between the staff at general and university hospitals. Establishment of platforms for inter-professional discussions about ethically difficult situations in perinatal care, might benefit the management of very preterm labour and birth. PMID: 22169524 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Midwifery)

Newly qualified midwives' transition to qualified status and role: Assimilating the 'habitus' or reshaping it?

Midwifery — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: this research provides insight into the professional and cultural experiences of newly qualified midwives, especially how cultural interactions, education and expectations may shape the midwifery habitus. It would seem that midwives who take a critical and reflective approach to practice are key players in the cultural re-creation of midwifery. Accordingly, to enable the aforementioned approach to practice, it is important that reflective and reflexive practices are an integral part of midwifery education. Nevertheless, the implications for practice are not merely one-dimensional. Observations in the field suggest the importance of making the quality of midwives' working lives a priority by facilitating a more supportive working environment. Moreo...

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International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) 29th Triennial Conference, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 June 2011.

Midwifery — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Thomson AM, Van Kelst L PMID: 22093259 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery)

Time to reflect.

Midwifery — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Bick D PMID: 22093258 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery)

Intrapartum care at a tertiary hospital in Cambodia: A survey using the Bologna Score.

Midwifery — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: the Bologna Score was easy to use and pointed at items that could be improved. It was satisfying that all women survived, but alarming that 16% of the children had a low Apgar score. The findings suggest that childbirth care can be improved at the hospital. PMID: 22172744 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Midwifery)

Perceptions of teen motherhood in Australian adolescent females: Life-line or lifederailment.

Women Birth — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The findings from this study contribute further insight into the complex nature of adolescent contraceptive use and pregnancy risk. The analysis has strengthened evidence of the critical role of self-perceptions of pregnancy and childbearing on teenagers' fertility outcomes. It has also emphasized the broader life circumstances that shape these attitudes, intentions and related behavior. Strategies directed toward academic support and vocational skill development may broaden teenage girls' perceived future options and achievement capacity, thus influencing key reproductive health outcomes. PMID: 22137849 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Women Birth)

MedWorm: Midwifery Top 20

Tongue-tie and breastfeeding: a review of the literature.

Place of birth in England: Still a contentious issue?

Midwives and supervisors of midwives' perceptions of the statutory supervision of midwifery within the United Kingdom: A systematic review.

Contents

Is 6 months still the best for exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of solids? A literature review with consideration to the risk of the development of allergies.

'We feel like one, they see us as two': new parents' discontent with postnatal care.

Detection and management of mood disorders in the maternity setting: The Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Cross sectional study of Australian midwives knowledge and use of sterile water injections for pain relief in labour.

An enquiry of 'Every3Days' a drama-based workshop developing professional collaboration for women experiencing domestic violence during pregnancy in the South East of England.

Client education experiences and expectations of women at the first level of maternal and child care in Kaduna state, Nigeria.

Midwifery group practice and mode of birth.

'Motherbirth or childbirth'? A prospective analysis of vaginal birth after caesarean blogs.

Towards improved alcohol prevention in Swedish antenatal care?

First ever Report on the State of the World's Midwifery launched at International Confederation of Midwives 29th Congress in Durban, South Africa, June 19-23, 2011.

Attitudes of Swedish midwives towards management of extremely preterm labour and birth.

Newly qualified midwives' transition to qualified status and role: Assimilating the 'habitus' or reshaping it?

International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) 29th Triennial Conference, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 June 2011.

Time to reflect.

Intrapartum care at a tertiary hospital in Cambodia: A survey using the Bologna Score.

Perceptions of teen motherhood in Australian adolescent females: Life-line or lifederailment.