The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex
and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than …

Background Many women experience psychological trauma during birth. A traumatic birth
can impact on postnatal mental health and family relationships. It is important to understand …

Background Variations in intervention rates, without subsequent reductions in adverse
outcomes, can indicate overuse. We studied variations in and associations between …

Poor coordination of care across providers and birth settings has been associated with
adverse maternal-newborn outcomes. Research suggests that integration of midwives into …

Abstract Objective The Changing Childbirth in British Columbia study explored women's
preferences and experiences of maternity care, including women's role in decision-making …

Objectives This umbrella review aimed to summarize evidence on pregnant persons and/or
their birth partners' experiences and expectations of SDM during pregnancy and childbirth …

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,# …

Aim The aim of this study was to examine the nature of midwives' work-related stress and the
implications, if any, for midwives overall emotional well-being and career decisions …

Background The 2016 WHO Standards for improving quality of maternal and newborn care
in health facilities established patient experience of care as a core indicator of quality …

Background Although midwives make clinical decisions that have an impact on the health
and well-being of mothers and babies, little is known about how they make those decisions …