The experience of childbirth is one of the most corporeal of the human condition. Against a
backdrop of profound change in the milieu of birthing over the past 30 years, especially in …

METHODS A mapping review was conducted with systematic searches in nine databases
for studies describing a theoretical model or theory for midwifery care that either did or was …

BACKGROUND: Theoretical models for health care practice are important both as tools for
guiding daily practice and for explaining the philosophical basis for care. AIM: The aim of …

There are growing concerns throughout the world about the state of maternity care. This
disquiet is expressed not only in the health professional literature but also in the public …

The relationship between the midwife and the woman is essential for a positive experience
for woman during childbearing period, ie pregnancy, childbirth and the first postpartum …

Background The phenomenon of being 'with woman'is fundamental to midwifery as it
underpins its philosophy, relationships and practices. There is an identified gap in …

Objective To explore women's traumatic childbirth experiences in order to make maternity
care professionals more aware of women's intrapartum care needs. Method A qualitative …

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 …

Qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) is a suite of methodologies that combine qualitative
techniques with the synthesis of qualitative knowledge. They are particularly suited to …

Background Theoretical models as a basis for midwives' care have been developed over
recent decades. Although there are similarities between these models, their usefulness in …