INTRODUCTION The existing literature on moral distress is replete with studies conducted among nurses. That on midwives is however lacking. The aim of this study was to explore and understand moral…
INTRODUCTION Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is an approach initiated to facilitate utilization of skill birth attendants (SBAs) for improved pregnancy outcomes. Despite its us…
The First Maternity Hospital in Turkey was founded in 1892, next to the Medical School in Demirkapi, Istanbul. It was inaugurated by Besim Ömer who went to France in 1887 to study, was very impres…
INTRODUCTION Midwives have an important role in providing education in healthy eating to pregnant women, which is essential for maternal and foetal health and wellbeing. Importantly, midwives requi…
INTRODUCTION The aim of this scoping review is to explore the concept of ‘vulnerability’ affecting pregnant women and to identify an appropriate definition of this term. METHODS Five stages w…
INTRODUCTION This study aimed to identify the way information is described and presented by childbirth educators during antenatal classes for expectant parents, and analyse the language structures …
INTRODUCTION Midwifery-led care is recognised as the best choice of maternity care for low-risk women. Robson’s Ten Group Classification System (TGCS) is an internationally recognised audit tool,…