Background In many countries, the increase in facility births is accompanied by a high rate of
obstetric interventions. Lower birthrates or elevated risk factors such as women's higher age …

Background Unintended pregnancies are common and when not resulting in a termination
of pregnancy may lead to unintended childbirth. Unintended pregnancies are associated …

Background Sexual coercion is associated with sexually transmitted infections and
unwanted pregnancies with consequential unsafe abortions and increased maternal …

BACKGROUND: Reproductive control including pregnancy coercion (coercion by male
partners to become pregnant) and birth control sabotage (partner interference with …

Background Women experience disrespect and abuse during labour and birth all over the
world. While the gravity of many forms of disrespect and abuse is evident, some of its more …

Background women´ s experience of emergency caesarean section is often described as
less positive compared to a vaginal birth or a planned caesarean section. Midwifery care for …

The present study aimed to investigate factors predicting uncomplicated deliveries and
specifically whether a sense of coherence (SOC) and perceived stress can predict such …

Background Postpartum depression is a common condition in the pregnancy and
postpartum cycle. The development of this condition is multifactorial and can be influenced …

Introduction Disrespect and abuse during labour and birth are increasingly reported all over
the world. In 2016, a Dutch client organization initiated an online campaign,# …

Background Disrespectful maternity care is a key impediment to achieving a good quality
care. Identifying predicting factors can be used in mitigating any potential risk in for …