Objectives Systematic reviews of quantitative evidence are well established in health and
social care. Systematic reviews of qualitative evidence are increasingly available, but …

Background Knowledge of pregnant women's and mothers' viewpoints on midwifery care is
crucial for its appropriate delivery and research. In Germany, comprehensive research to …

Highlights•The period around birth is critical for maternal and newborn survival.•Quality of
care is fundamental to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.•A multi-disciplinary effort …

Purpose Closures of rural labor and delivery (L/D) units have prompted national and state‐
based efforts to assess the impact on birth outcomes. This study explores local effects of L/D …

Background: Maternal and infant mortality remains a huge public health problem in
developing countries. One of the strategies to minimise the risks of both maternal and infant …

Objectives To conduct a metasynthesis of eight qualitative studies of the experiences of
midwives in integrated maternity practice; to identify common motifs among the eight studies …

Complications in early pregnancy can lead to pregnancy loss (miscarriage) and ultimately
the presentation of a woman to their local emergency department (ED). Miscarriage is a …

Background Choosing where to give birth can be a matter of life and death for both mother
and child. Migrants, registered or unregistered, may face different choices and challenges …

Background Low numbers of women in Queensland receive continuity of care across their
maternity episode. The Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer was tasked with …

Background Approximately 50% of women gain weight in excess of gestational weight gain
(GWG) recommendations during pregnancy leading to adverse maternal and foetal …