Women greatly value and benefit from the presence of someone they trust to support them
throughout labour and childbirth ('labour companion of choice'). Labour companionship …

Abstract Background & Objective Continuity of midwifery-led care during labour and birth is
considered optimal. To ensure its sustainability in practice where limited evidence is …

Background Pregnancy and childbirth are considered natural events in the life cycle of
women. However, it is also a stressful experience along with physiological and …

Background Pregnancy and childbirth experience can be important factors for a pleasant
relationship between mother and baby. This study assessed the relationship between the …

Background Globally, malnutrition among women of reproductive age is on the rise and
significantly contributing to non-communicable disease, deaths and disability. Even though …

Abstract Background and Objectives Birthing parents need to use specialized skills as the
first caregiver of the newborn. Several factors may affect performance. Yet there is a paucity …

Background and aims Childbirth experience is an event in a woman's life with short-and
long-term effects on her physical and mental health. This study aimed to investigate different …

Aim To investigate predictors of low birth satisfaction in a sample of Iranian postpartum
women. Design This was a cross‐sectional study. Methods This study was conducted on …

Aim A positive pregnancy experience can be a good start for healthy motherhood. This study
aimed to investigate Iranian women's pregnancy experience and how self‐reported hassles …

Background. One of the important goals of midwifery support and care is to control labor
pain and increase the ability to cope with pain. The use of religious coping may be effective …