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Women’s preferences for childbirth experiences in the republic of ireland; a mixed methods study

, 2017
Background: How women experience childbirth is acknowledged as critical to the postnatal wellbeing of mother and baby. However there is a knowledge deficit in identifying the important elements of these experiences in order to enhance care.
Larkin, Patricia, Devane, Declan, Begley, Cecily M.   +2 more
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Why Social Egg Freezing for Single Women Should Not Be Prohibited: A Confucian Perspective

Bioethics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Beginning with a recent high‐profile case in mainland China, this paper argues that the current prohibition on social egg freezing for single women cannot be justified from a Confucian ethical perspective. We first explain why Confucian ethics provides a normatively appropriate and socially salient framework for evaluating reproductive policy ...
Rui Deng, Ruiping Fan
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of non-utilization of health facilities for childbirth in Papua New Guinea: Evidence from the demographic and health survey.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundHealth facility-based childbirth services are essential for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Yet, these services remain underutilized in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Papua New Guinea (PNG), where birthing at
McKenzie Maviso, Gracelyn Potjepat, Rebecca Bogarobu Emori, Paula Zebedee Aines, Carolyn Ruth Hastie   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pregnancy‐Related Risk and Birth Setting Trends: Insights From Indonesian Demographic Health Survey Data

Birth, EarlyView.
New analysis from 15 years of Indonesian Demographic Health Survey Data has identified a shift from home birth to hospital birth. However, 65% of women who gave birth in hospital had no risk factors, while 13% of women who gave birth at home did report pregnancy‐related risk factors.
Kai Hodgkin, Grace Joshy, Kamalini Lokuge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Choosing Care: Negotiating and reconciling interference in narratives of home births [PDF]

, 2014
While the literature on home birth emphasises women’s capacity to relate to birth in deeply meaningful terms, less attention has been paid to ‘interferences’ in this process. The extent to which women’s birthing needs are met relates to their capacity to
Daniels, Nicole
core   +1 more source

From Guideline to Practice: Variation in Late‐Term Pregnancy Management Across the Netherlands

Birth, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract of Late‐Term Pregnancy Management in the Netherlands. ABSTRACT Introduction Introduced in 2021, the Dutch national guideline on late‐term pregnancy management aims to standardize care, reduce regional variation, and optimize maternal and perinatal outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the extent to which regional protocols adhere to
Charlotte E. A. de Deugd, Corine J. M. Verhoeven, Jeroen van Dillen, Anna E. Seijmonsbergen‐Schermers   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Best Environment for Childbirth in the (Post)Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Musas
Objective. This study aims to explore women's experiences with their chosen place of birth in Spain during the pandemic and the immediate (post)pandemic period, as well as the factors influencing their decisions. Material and Method.
Ainoa Biurrun-Garrido, Carme Perelló-Iñiguez , Pía Rodríguez-Garrido , Silvia Costa-Abós , Josefina Goberna-Tricas   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

“A Total Paradigm Shift”: Interviews With Australian Maternity Care Providers Who Practice Weight‐Inclusive Care

Birth, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Weight stigma is pervasive in maternity care, contributing to negative health outcomes and disengagement among larger‐bodied women. To reduce weight stigma and promote respectful, individualized care, a weight‐inclusive approach prioritizes overall well‐being rather than focusing on weight as a key health indicator.
Bec Jenkinson, Sara Gill, Lauren Kearney, Ahlia Griffiths, Brianne Mackinnon, Briony Hill, Renee Tome, Tina Siale, Kayla Barrow, Laura Hewett, Tanya Cawthorne, Jennifer Hocking, Jacqueline A. Boyle, Leonie Callaway   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physical Activity, Sitting Time, and Sleep Among Postpartum Women During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Birth, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Little is known about the negative impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on health behaviors among postpartum women. We aimed to assess self‐reported changes in physical activity, sitting time, and sleep among postpartum women early in the pandemic.
Longgang Zhao, Jihong Liu, Kara M. Whitaker, Peiyin Hung, Nicole Hair, Eileen L. Chen, Anthony J. Alberg   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Increased Pregnancy Complications Among Mothers With Adverse Childhood Experiences: Findings From a Cross‐Sectional Study

Birth, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events and family challenges that occur during childhood (0–17 years). Extensive research has linked ACEs to adverse effects throughout life. However, recent studies suggest that ACEs may also have intergenerational consequences, influencing pregnancy complications and ...
Mark F. M. Ketelaars, Iris L. M. van Dam, Anne M. de Grauw, Jessica C. Kiefte‐de Jong, Mirjam van Veen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source