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Showing 1 to 20 of 283 for “"Midwives"”.
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Gaining from giving: The benefits for midwives of working with student midwives
… anxiety, balanced with stories of kindly wise midwives whose words you still hear to this day. Midwives can usually easily conjure their own student memories, but probably very few have paused to think what the experience of having a student was like for the midwife. This paradox, where the …
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"We Listen to Women": Exploring Midwifery in Virginia from Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified Professional Midwives
… of this study were to explore the work of midwives and their experiences with the medical community, and to examine their goals and hopes for the profession of midwifery in Virginia. To facilitate this purpose, the guiding research questions included: What do midwives believe the role of a …
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Midwives and mothers : reproductive identities and experiences
… and motherhood from the perspectives of midwives and mothers. Using auto/biography this research emerged from my own embodied experiences of reproduction, childbirth and midwifery. It questions how experiences of reproduction might shape the identity of the midwife and the relationships …
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Understanding stress and burnout in birth suite midwives
… been limited research of the stress and burnout midwives may experience. However, with evident difficulties in recruiting and retaining midwives, this is an area that requires research. Therefore the stress and burnout experienced by midwives who work in birthing suite was explored in terms of …
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Men Working as Midwives: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
… reform in 1977 allowed men to train as midwives in the UK, they have remained a marginal presence and there has been little empirical enquiry and no in-depth qualitative studies into the phenomenon. The purpose of this work is to address this gap in knowledge. The overarching argument in …
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Social Media use by Midwives – an Untapped Potential?
… turn to social media for advice in pregnancy, midwives have little involvement with social media within their professional roles. This research aims to explore midwives’ views and experiences of using social media, as well as begin to unpack how midwives are using it. Methodology Phase 1 - A …
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Why do midwives stay?: a mixed-methods study of the factors influencing newly qualified midwives in London to remain in post
Background: Midwives are leaving midwifery in greater numbers than in previous years. Newly qualified midwives (NQMs) are the group most likely to leave. Most research has explored why midwives leave rather than why they stay. This research seeks to understand which factors enable NQMs to stay in …
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Midwives, infant and maternal health in Monmouthshire, 1900-1938
… women and infants. The main Acts covered are the Midwives Act 1902 and 1936, the Notification of Births Act 1907 and 1915, the Maternity and Child Welfare Act 1918 and the 'Special Areas' Act of 1934.<br/><br/> Through the use of mainly primary sources and oral testimony, it will be argued that …
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How do independent midwives assess the progress of labour?
… of 6 of the 32 full time practicing independent midwives were interviewed using in-depth semi-structured interviews. The data was transcribed and analysed using the principles of grounded theory. Ethical approval for this study was secured and informed consent obtained from all …
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A phenomenological exploration of midwives accounts of midwifery expertise
… gain an in-depth understanding of the meanings midwives place on the; 'nature of midwifery', 'normal birth', and 'expertise in childbirth', exploring these meanings in a cultural context. Background: Expertise in the context of nursing and medicine has been subject to much exploration and …
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The acceptability and experience of online clinical supervision for midwives
… is an abundance of evidence demonstrating that midwives are stressed in their roles, suffering from burnout, and considering leaving their profession. In addition, they are working within the context of a worldwide shortage of midwives. Clinical Supervision is a support strategy known to provide …
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Certified Nurse Midwives' Barriers Toward Sexual Health Screening Practices
… health screening practices of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), a group of advanced practice registered nurses with specialized training in women’s health, including gynecologic and primary care. The purpose of this study was to determine sexual health screening practices of certified …
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Leadership and management preparation for midwives: a mixed methods evaluation
… <br/>Leadership and Management Preparation for Midwives: a mixed methods evaluation. <br/><br/>Background:<br/>Two decades ago, Pashley (1998a) reviewed the literature relating to midwifery leadership and concluded that strong leadership models needed to be developed to ensure future care was …
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Competence of midwives regarding prevention of low Apgar score among neonates
… low Apgar scores depend upon the competence of midwives in the management process prior to conception, during pregnancy, labour and neonatal care. The purpose of the study was to assess the competence of midwives regarding the prevention of low Apgar scores among neonates. The objectives of the …
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How do midwives and obstetricians communicate at the primary/secondary interface?
… collaboration works well between midwives and obstetricians as well as descriptions of unsatisfactory communication between the two professions. This qualitative research focused on communication between community based LMC (lead maternity carer) midwives and public hospital …
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An evaluation of an education programme on neonatal care for midwives
… to improve the knowledge and practice of midwives working in Midwife Obstetric Units in the Southern Cape Peninsula. The programme was started at the beginning of 1987 and consisted of a number of activities including 4 two week courses in January and February 1987. In this evaluation only …
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Transition Support Programme for Newly Graduated Midwives in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Introduction: For newly graduated midwives to function effectively with regard to provision of quality midwifery services, successful transition from student status to professional status should be enhanced. It is therefore important that transition support programmes be put in place in order to …
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The experience of neurodivergent midwives in Aotearoa New Zealand: An appreciative inquiry
… is known about the experiences of ND kahu pōkai (midwives) in Aotearoa New Zealand. This study explores how ND kahu pōkai navigate their professional environments, the strengths they bring to their practice, and what supports could help them thrive. Using Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based …
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