Exploring Challenges and Co‐Developing a Nutritional Resource for Antenatal Care: A Participatory Stakeholder Engagement Study With Midwives and Public Involvement [PDF]
Health ExpectationsBackground It is important that midwives discuss good nutrition and optimal weight during antenatal appointments, yet this rarely happens. Earlier research suggests that limited time, plus insufficient knowledge and skills are barriers to this.
Julie Abayomi +4 more
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Midwives’ perspective on participation of pregnant individuals planning an elective caesarean section delivery in antenatal classes in Germany: a qualitative interview study [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground Studies indicate that pregnant individuals sometimes feel inadequately prepared for caesarean section (CS) in antenatal classes. This suggests that the antenatal classes may not sufficiently address the information needs of those planning an ...
Sandra Jaax +3 more
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Midwives’ Perspective on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Structure: A Qualitative Study [PDF]
International Journal of Community Based Nursing and MidwiferyBackground: Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) is a key strategy for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Deborah Esan +2 more
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Use of pudendal nerve block among midwives in Norway: A national cross-sectional study
European Journal of Midwifery, 2022 Introduction Pudendal nerve block (PNB) is an effective analgesic during the second stage of labor and for suturing. With the introduction of epidural and spinal analgesia, PNB use decreased considerably. Most midwives receive some teaching on PNB during
Mirjam Lukasse +3 more
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Heliyon, 2022 Background and aims: Breastfeeding is important for preterm mothers and infants. However, evidence-based practice and standardized education remain inadequate. To implement evidence-based practice, continuous education is mandatory for nurse-midwives. We
Rie Tanaka, Shigeko Horiuchi
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European Journal of Midwifery, 2022 Introduction The timing of cord clamping impacts children’s short- and longterm well-being. When making clinical decisions, midwives incorporate their tacit and professional knowledge, experience and current evidence.
Manuela Isacson +4 more
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Midwifery as the first official profession of women in Russia, 18th to early 20th centuries
RUDN Journal of Russian History, 2021 The authors study the institutionalization of midwife specialization among women in Russia in the period from the 18th through the early 20th centuries.
Natalia A. Mitsyuk, Anna V. Belova
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Midwives’ perceptions of being ‘with woman’: a phenomenological study
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019 Background Being ‘with woman’ is a central construct of the midwifery profession however, minimal research has been undertaken to explore the phenomenon from the perspective of midwives.
Zoe Bradfield +3 more
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Nursing Reports, 2020 Background: The aim of the study is to create and validate a midwifery preceptor’s evaluation form to be used by midwifery students. The International Confederation of Midwives recommends that clinical placements need to be supervised by a preceptor in ...
Paola Agnese Mauri +3 more
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The Effects of On-the-job and Workshop Training Methods on Performance of Midwives in Report Writing [PDF]
Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2020 Background & aim: One of the most important professional duties of midwives is writing the reports, which considered as legal documents. Incomplete reports can resulted in misunderstanding and even lead to filing charges against midwives by the legal ...
Motahareh Loeloe +3 more
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