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Practical Action Sudan Annual Highlights 2007-8 [PDF]
Highlights of Practical Action's work in Sudan, 2007-
Practical Action Sudan
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INTRODUCTION: Cultural competence is the main component of cultural care; therefore, it is necessary to be aware of its levels. The lack of a suitable tool that can measure cultural competence levels among midwives led us to carry out the present study ...
Noushin Mobaraki-Asl +2 more
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Birth in the Time of COVID-19: Midwives’ Experiences of Providing Care During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic in Aotearoa New Zealand [PDF]
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020, midwives in Aotearoa New Zealand were classified as essential workers and continued providing maternity services in hospitals, birth centres and the community. Midwives adapted their practice,
Gilkison, Andrea +6 more
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Saving Lives of Mothers and Babies. An Assessment on Nurse-Midwives´ Knowledge in Bangladesh. [PDF]
Introduction: Two women die every hour due to pregnancy and childbirth related complications in Bangladesh. It is well known that a strong midwifery profession is the key to achieving safer childbirth and it is the right of every woman to have access ...
Upper Bogren, Malin
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A review and comparison of common maternal positions during the second-stage of labor
The second-stage of labor is the most stressful part of childbirth process and the proper maternal position during this period is paramount for women's safe vaginal birth.
Jing Huang +4 more
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Beyond qualification : learning to be midwives [PDF]
"I know that every day I am gaining experience ... learning more" (Int. 6(a)) This thesis examines the social practices and associated learning that shape the meaning of midwifery for new members of the profession.
Purkis, Judith Christine
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An exploration of midwives' experiences and practice in relation to the assessment of maternal postnatal genital tract health [PDF]
Over the past 15 years the focus of postnatal care has changed. Contemporary professional guidance no longer directs midwives to undertake specific assessment tasks in relation to women’s genital tract, but advocates an holistic and individualised ...
Larkin, Valerie
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Objective: Studies demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of Uterine Balloon Tamponade (UBT) in reducing PPH. However, in Ogun State, Nigeria studies revealed midwives’ inadequate skills to utilise UBT.
Foyekemi Adamu-Adedipe, Olayinka Onasoga
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This article presents the notion of the postmodern midwife, defining her as one who takes a relativistic stance toward bio-medicine and other knowledge systems, alternative and indigenous, moving fluidly between them to serve the women she attends.
Robbie Davis-Floyd
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Mentorship, preceptorship and clinical supervision: three key processes for supporting midwives [PDF]
New Zealand midwives are increasingly seeking and receiving professional support in clinical practice. This support is gaining acceptance within the profession and is now underpinned by government funding. There are a variety of ways in which support can
Lennox, S, Foureur, M, Skinner, J
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