Published in Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
Mothers and infants continue to die at alarming rates throughout the Global South. Evidence suggests that high-quality midwifery care significantly reduces preventable maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This paper uses a case study approach to describe the social and institutional model at one birth center in Northern Uganda where, in o...
Published in Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
Perinatal mental health (PMH) conditions are associated with adverse outcomes such as maternal suicide, preterm birth and longer-term childhood sequelae. Midwifery continuity of care (one midwife or a small group of midwives) has demonstrated benefits for women and newborns, including a reduction in preterm birth and improvements in maternal anxiet...
Published in Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
This exploratory review aimed to provide empirical evidence on the definitions of labor, the statistical approaches and measures reported in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies measuring the duration of labor. A systematic electronic literature search was conducted using different databases. An extraction form was designed...
Background/Objectives: This study aims to develop and validate a Midwifery Interventions Classification (MIC), which is an evidence-based, standardized taxonomy and classification of core midwifery interventions based on a salutogenic perspective for maternity care. Methods: This study described the consensus process up to the results regarding the...
Published in International journal of molecular sciences
Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) is a significant global crop for sugar production, with nitrogen playing a crucial role in its growth, development, and sugar yield. Autophagy facilitates nutrient reabsorption and recycling under nutrient stress by degrading intracellular components, thereby enhancing plant nitrogen use efficiency. However, research o...
Background/Objectives: New mothers face significant challenges during the postpartum period, which can impact their maternal performance. This study aimed to assess the effect of tele-continuous midwifery care on maternal functioning and neonatal perception in first-time Iranian mothers. Methods: A randomized controlled field trial was conducted fr...
Published in International journal of nursing practice
The present study aimed to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program and deep relaxation exercises on pregnancy-related anxiety levels. This randomized parallel-group controlled trial was conducted with 95 pregnant women (MBSR: n = 32, deep relaxation exercises: n = 31, control: n = 32) between 1 August and 15 Octob...
Published in Journal of advanced nursing
This study aimed to test the propositions using the job demands-resources (JD-R) model for main/moderation/mediation effects of a sense of coherence and practice environment support on mental well-being (anxiety, depression and burnout) outcomes in nurses and midwives in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cross-sectional quantitative survey. T...
Published in International journal of nursing practice
This cross-sectional multicentre study aimed to determine the effect of interventions during vaginal birth for fear of childbirth. In this cross-sectional and analytical study, 852 women who had a vaginal birth between 2019 and 2020 were enrolled. Data were collected using the Descriptive Questionnaire and Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale V...
Published in Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
Healthcare for childbearing women with complex needs demands a multi-disciplinary approach requiring transitions between care providers, paradigms, and models of care. These transitions may create disconnects between women and the maternity care "system." Poorly managed care transitions can lead to women becoming hostage to the power struggles betw...
