Midwifery

Article	Citations
The experiences of pregnancy and NHS maternity care for women who have been trafficked: A qualitative study	102
Editorial Board	60
Adaptation and psychometric assessment of the postpartum childcare stress checklist among Arab women in the United Arab Emirates	60
Midwives experiences of interventions to improve breast expression following preterm birth: A qualitative study	57
Why do French women refuse to have Down's syndrome screening by maternal serum testing? A mixed methods study	56
Exploring the pressure to “bounce back” to pre-pregnancy weight after birth	51
Midwifery students’ experiences of their clinical internship placement during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland: A qualitative descriptive study	42
Posttraumatic growth after perinatal loss: A systematic review	39
International news January 2026	39
A longitudinal case-control analysis of pain symptoms, fear of childbirth, and psychological well-being during pregnancy and postpartum among individuals with vulvodynia	39
Prediction of the ideal gestational weight gain for reducing the risk of macrosomia/large for gestational age in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in northern Taiwan	39
The experience of fathers during the covid-19 UK maternity care restrictions	36
The impact of midwives’ satisfaction on intention to leave the profession and emigration -a nationwide cross-sectional study	36
Lesbian couples’ childbearing experiences using assisted reproductive technology: A netnography study	35
How experiences of weight stigma impact higher-weight women during their maternity care: A meta-ethnography	34
International News May 2025	31
Assessment of the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the midwifery student evaluation of practice (MIDSTEP-IT): A validity and reliability study. [Letter]	30
‘Plan Z and then off the edge of a cliff’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mothers’ experience of living with a slow-to-heal Caesarean wound	29
Screening and diagnosis of women for chorioamnionitis: An integrative literature review	29
‘It's just one step too far’: Negotiating physical activity for perinatal mental health	28
Music as a health resource in pregnancy: A cross-sectional survey study of women and partners in Ireland	27
Gestational diabetes mellitus according to different diagnostic criteria: Prevalence and related factors	26
Self-assessment of nursing preparedness and knowledge in the care of patients with obstetric anal sphincter injuries and utilization of a computer-based learning module for continued nursing education	26
Do women's perceptions of their childbirth experiences change over time? A six-week follow-up study in a Danish population	26
Childbirth-choice facilitation experiences among women in selected public healthcare facilities in Namibia	25

Evolution of the epidemiological surveillance indicators of the main sexually transmitted infections in Spain: A retrospective observational study (2011-2019)	25
Impact of shared decision-making on women's childbirth preferences: A cluster randomised controlled trial	24
Pregnant women's experiences of nutrition care after previous bariatric surgery	24
Emerging trends in research on perineal trauma management: A bibliometric analysis of articles published since 1985	24
Stress-coping styles of midwives providing maternity care to Ukrainian migrant women in Poland after the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine	24
The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma	23
Experiences of midwifery students in caring for pregnancy loss. A phenomenological study	23
A qualitative study of the utilisation of digital resources in pregnant Chinese migrant women's maternity care in northern England	23
Transforming breastfeeding outcomes: The power of antenatal breastmilk expression, a retrospective cohort study in Ireland	23
Midwives and dietitians’ perspectives on an empowerment programme to enhance diet quality in pregnant women: A mixed-method study	22
A scoping review of effective health practices for the treatment of birth trauma	22
A multilevel assessment of the influence of education on women's uptake of institutional delivery services during childbirth in Bangladesh	22
Modifiable factors predicting breastfeeding intentions in early pregnancy: A multi-country study of women at risk of gestational diabetes	22
The impact of caregiver and intended mode of birth on the public cost of care: Cost analysis of maternity and neonatal care in New Zealand	22
Editorial Board	22
‘Making birth better: bringing together evidence, knowledge and experience’ international labour and birth research conference 2025	21
Editorial Board	20
Women’s experiences of waterbirth: A systematic review with narrative synthesis	20
Gaining insight from future mothers: A survey of attitudes and perspectives of childbirth	20
Social capital and maternal mental health: Findings from secondary data analyses of two linked longitudinal trials in Australia	20
‘What do I do?’ A study to inform development of an e-resource for maternity healthcare professionals and students caring for people with lived experience of childhood sexual abuse	20
Effectiveness of the mom supports mom peer support intervention in treating antenatal mental health difficulties in women	19
Developing multi-language maternal health education videos for refugee and migrant women in southeast Melbourne	19
Midwives’ experiences with PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Birth in the Time of COVID (BITTOC) study	19
The impact of m-health interventions on gestational weight gain and physical activity among pregnant women with overweight and obesity: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	19
Barriers and facilitators of screening postpartum depression by primary maternal health workers: A mixed methods study based on the normalization process theory	19
Women and husbands’ experiences and expectations of shared decision-making during pregnancy and childbirth in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study	19
Changes to social and healthcare providers support in the perinatal period: Impact on coping strategies, depression and anxiety	18
Maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with multiple sclerosis disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
The unpredictable nature of labour and birth: A qualitative investigation regarding expectations of Italian parents to-be	18
The impact of intimate partner violence on adverse birth outcomes in public health facilities. A prospective cohort study	18
Parents’ experiences of the time preceding infant admission to hospital within 4 weeks of birth: a qualitative interview study	18
Barriers and facilitators to the provision of maternal health services at community health centers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences of midwives in Indonesia	17
The effect of early nipple stimulation on third stage of labour duration and estimated blood loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Validation in China of the Quality Maternal and Newborn Care Framework index	17
Design and evaluation of maternal early warning system to reduce preventable maternal mortality in pregnancy and puerperium for high-risk women in China	17
Birth plan and fathers: A scoping review	17
Partner and professional support are associated with father-infant bonding: A cross-sectional analysis of mothers, midwives, and child health nurses’ influence on primiparous and multiparous fathers o	17
Experiences of workplace conflicts by midwives and implications for their wellbeing in selected hospitals in the Northern Region of Ghana	16
Parenting self-efficacy and social support among parents in mainland China across the first six months postpartum: A prospective cohort study	16
“I would never be able to forgive myself if it ended up having consequences for the child”: A qualitative study of perceptions of stress and worries among healthy first-time pregnant Danish women	16
Women’s choices and preferences for subsequent mode of birth following an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI): A scoping review	16
Prevalence of mistreatment in maternity care: a population-based comprehensive multi-indicator approach	16
International news July 2025	16
Assessing the Psychometric Strength of the Chinese Version of the Existential Breastfeeding Difficulty Scale: A Dual Approach Using Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory	16
Editorial Board	16
Midwives’ experiences of working in team continuity of carer models: A qualitative evidence synthesis	15
Understanding the relationship between maternity care providers and middle-class Chinese migrant women in the Netherlands: A qualitative study	15
Disparities in the maternal healthcare continuum among Bangladeshi women: evidence from nationally representative surveys	15
“I need to make sense of my birth experience”: A descriptive qualitative study of postnatal women's opinions, and expectations about postnatal debriefing	15

Collaborative relationships between doulas and maternity care providers when supporting migrant women during labour and birth	15
Midwives’ experiences of supporting healthy gestational weight management: A mixed methods systematic literature review	15
Exploring factors influencing paternal-fetal attachment: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Open dialogue – A grounded theory study on peer learning at birthing units	15
“They hold your fate in their hands”: Exploring the power dynamic in the midwifery student-preceptor relationship	14
Postnatal depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: The needs and experiences of New Zealand mothers and health care providers	14
Area-level deprivation as a risk factor for stillbirth in upper-middle and high-income countries: A scoping review	14
“Fear and anxiety is what I recall the best.": A phenomenological examination of mothers’ pregnancy experiences during COVID-19 in the United States	14
Identification of postpartum symptom informedness and preparedness typologies and their associations with psychological health: A latent class analysis	14
‘Just a Midwife’: A qualitative study on perceived barriers and facilitators facing Filipino midwifery students in reaching ICM standards	14
Editorial Board	13
Sense of coherence as facilitated by water immersion during labour and birth: A concept analysis and synthesis	13
Women's levels of birth satisfaction in the Greek Cypriot context	13
Factors associated with maternal birth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in Brazil: The birth in Brazil national research study	13
Assessment of professional empowerment among midwives in selected LAC: A multisite descriptive study	13
Editorial Board	13
How midwives’ perceptions of work empowerment have changed over time: A Swedish comparative study	12
Birthing parents’ perceptions of an online peer-delivered 1-day cognitive-behavioural therapy-based workshop for postpartum depression added to usual care	12
The association of domestic violence during pregnancy with maternal psychological well-being in the early postpartum period: A sample from women with low socioeconomic status in Eastern Turkey	12
Experiences of decisional conflict related to epidural labour analgesia among women during late pregnancy in a tertiary hospital in China: a mixed methods study	12
Evaluating a midwife-led consultation for women after a traumatic birth experience: Preliminary results	12
"Understanding knowledge and attitudes regarding hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among expectant women in Brunei Darussalam: A nationwide study"	12
Exploring Australian midwives’ experiences providing sexual health information to women in the postnatal period	12
Antenatal education incorporating complementary medicine techniques for labour and birth to reduce the rates of epidural in primiparous women: A randomised control trial	12
Exploring body dissatisfaction in pregnancy and the association with gestational weight gain, obesity, and weight stigma	12
Women’s experiences of unexpected situations during childbirth: A qualitative study	12
The birthing experiences of mothers with clinical healthcare professionals and community birth attendants in rural northern Ghana	12
Understanding motivations for breastfeeding across cultures: Transcultural validation of the breastfeeding motivation scale within self‑determination theory	12
Parents’ perceptions of antenatal educational programs: A meta-synthesis	12
Exploring disability prevalence among childbearing women attending a tertiary maternity service in Melbourne, Australia using an audit and cross-sectional survey	12
Work related indicators of midwives’ job satisfaction and the modifying effect of sense of coherence. A national cross-sectional study in Sweden	12
Midwife-led quality improvement: Increasing the use of evidence-based birth practices in Uganda	12
Successful surgical repair outcomes and determinants among obstetric fistula patients: A multi-centre study from Ethiopia	12
Corrigendum to “Spheres of influence on contraceptive decision-making: qualitative interviews with postpartum mothers and providers” [Midwifery 152 (2026) #104665]	12
Enhancing woman-centred care for pregnant women who have experienced a previous traumatic birth: An Australian Modified Delphi Study	11
Understanding the barriers UK midwives face in leading research: A critical discussion paper	11
Estimation of the level of knowledge on breastfeeding of midwives of the Madrid Health Service through the use of a validated questionnaire	11
History of mental health problems moderates the association between partner support during childbirth and women's mental health in the postpartum period	11
Distinct dyadic coping patterns in couples managing gestational diabetes mellitus: a latent profile analysis	11
Are migrants during the periconception period less likely to be supplementing with folic acid: An Australian cohort study	11
Association of oxytocin augmentation and duration of labour with postpartum haemorrhage: A cohort study of nulliparous women	11
“Never let a good crisis go to waste”: Positives from disrupted maternity care in Australia during COVID-19	11
Understanding the opinion of doctors on obstetric violence in Brazil to improve women's care	11
International News Letter - April 2024	11
Improving comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care in Tanzania: A qualitative study	11
Assessment of the psychometric properties of the italian version of the midwifery student evaluation of practice (MIDSTEP-IT): A validity and reliability study	11
Transforming fear of childbirth through narrative: Feasibility and efficacy of a community-based online-offline intervention	10
Delayed initiation of antenatal care and its determinants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Factors helping pregnant multiparas cope with fear of birth: A qualitative study	10
Women's experience of adopting lateral positions during the second stage of labour compared with conventional lithotomy positions: A cross-sectional study	10
“I believe…” - graduating midwifery students’ midwifery philosophies and intentions for their graduate year: A longitudinal descriptive study	10
Development and psychometric testing of the Perception of Childbirth Environment Scale in Taiwan	10
Validation of the Chinese version of the Fear of Birth Scale among pregnant women	10
International News Letter - May 2022	10
Exploring lived experiences of informal caregivers for pregnant women seeking scheduled antenatal care during the COVID-19 lockdown in China: A phenomenological study	10
Incidence and associated factors of cesarean delivery following epidural analgesia for labor: A prospective cohort study at a Thai university hospital	10
Maternal residential area effects on preterm birth, low birth weight and caesarean section in Australia: A systematic review	10
Health-related quality of life scale specific to pregnant women (PregQOL): Development and psychometric evaluation	10
Midwives’ experiences with a safe childbirth checklist: A grounded theory study	10
Providing emotional care for early pregnancy loss: Development and evaluation of a new training module for healthcare providers	10
‘It will dictate how many children I will have”- Women's decision-making in pregnancy following a previous caesarean birth (CB)	10
Initial and continuing education needs for the professional development of midwifery preceptors	10
Perceptions of birth and wellbeing after birth debriefing among women who describe their birth as traumatic	10
International news April 2026	10
‘Walking the journey’ with pregnant and birthing women from remote Australian First Nations communities: A qualitative study in the Top End of the Northern Territory	10
Postnatal bedsharing advice, risk and exploitation: a feminist analysis	10
Effect of mode of delivery on postpartum weight retention: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The support provision and self-support journey of partners in high-risk pregnancies with comorbidities: A meta-synthesis analysis	9
Encountering the health and social environment after a pregnancy loss: A grounded theory study from male perspective	9
The effect of kangaroo mother care or skin-to-skin contact on infant vital signs: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Healthcare practitioners’ experiences and perspectives of music in perinatal care in Ireland: An exploratory survey	9
Factor structure and longitudinal invariance for the Chinese Mainland version of the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale during pregnancy	9
Exploring women's postpartum experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method analysis	9
The effect of kangaroo care practice after caesarean section on paternal-newborn interaction: A mixed-methods study in Turkey	9
Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to postpartum diabetes screening participation in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in China: A qualitative study	9
Interventions to improve enablers and/or overcome barriers to seeking care during pregnancy, birthing and postnatal period for women living with vulnerabilities in high-income countries: A systematic	9
The “Blessing” of Pregnancy? Barriers to accessing adequate maternal care in Poland: A mixed-method study among women, healthcare providers, and decision-makers	9
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - July 2022	9
Editorial Board	9
Midwives' recommendations for addressing paternal postnatal depression in Tanzania: A qualitative descriptive study	9

Disgust sensitivity in the first trimester predicts anxiety levels in advanced pregnancy	9
Identifying common conditions of pregnancy for women, including women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, at an Australian hospital: A survey	9
Understanding how COVID-19 affected black pregnant women early in the pandemic: A cross-sectional survey	9
‘After last time, would you trust them?’ – Rebuilding trust in midwives after a traumatic birth	9
Individual and dyadic network analyses of depressive symptoms in Chinese postpartum couples: A cross-sectional study	9
Short birth/pregnancy interval and its association with adverse maternal outcomes in Asia Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Factors affecting birth satisfaction of women in Turkey: A cross-sectional study	9
Instrument to evaluate the perception of abuse and/or disrespectful treatment during childbirth: A validation study	9
Motivations, challenges, and practices of pelvic floor rehabilitation in postpartum women with urinary incontinence under China’s proactive health framework: a qualitative research	9
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - May 2023	9
Integration of midwifery care models in Pakistan to improve health outcomes	9
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - September 2022	9
The impact of severe perineal trauma on a woman's relationship with her child: a hidden consequence	9
Midwives’ perspectives on women's dietary intake during pregnancy: A systems thinking approach	9
Editorial Board	9
The pregnant pause: Engaging and involving public contributors in maternal health research	9
Identifying anticipated challenges when implementing group care: Context-analyses across seven countries to develop an anticipated challenges framework	9
The German version of the Bristol breastfeeding assessment tool: A validation study	9
Translation and validation of the Swedish version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)	9
Birthing consciousness and the flow experience during physiological childbirth	9
Access of migrant women to sexual and reproductive health services: A systematic review	9
The role of self-criticism and self-compassion in the development of PTSD among midwives	9
International News Letter - September 2023	9
International news letter - December 2023	9
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the “AprendeLact” questionnaire to Portuguese	8
The Turkish validity and reliability of the maternal health literacy inventory in pregnancy	8
Shaping midwifery sustainability: A commentary	8
Evaluation of knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus among postpartum women and its connection with women's sociodemographic and clinical characteristics: a quantitative cross-sectional study	8
International News Letter - October 2023	8
Effectiveness of an online Japanese version of the mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting programme on prenatal mental health: A single group clinical trial	8
“It's a big conversation”: Views of service personnel on systemic barriers to preventing smoking relapse among pregnant and postpartum Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – A qualitative study	8
Co-design of a group-based programme to facilitate adherence to pelvic floor muscle training in pregnant women in China: Describing the process of developing an intervention underpinned by the behavio	8
The effect of pelvic belts to manage low back and pelvic pain during pregnancy a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Trauma-informed care for perinatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A survey of nurses and midwives in Turkey	8
Continuity of care as central theme in perinatal care: A systematic review	8
Prayer and meditation practices in the early COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide survey among Danish pregnant women. The COVIDPregDK study	8
Perceptions of fear of childbirth and the needs for mindfulness-based intervention among Chinese women planned for normal birth: A qualitative study	8
Healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of providing support for mental health during the period from pregnancy to two years postpartum	8
Association between antenatal care service utilization and birth preparedness among Tanzanian pregnant women: A cross-sectional study	8
Developing antenatal education resources for CALD women: First steps, exploring what women from CALD backgrounds want and need	8
The challenges and opportunities for implementing group antenatal care (‘Pregnancy Circles’) as part of standard NHS maternity care: A co-designed qualitative study	8
Barriers and facilitators to implementation of home phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia: Perspectives from healthcare professionals and parents	8
Perceptions of care providers on the implementation of an antenatal psychosocial clinical decision support system: the Born in Belgium Professionals platform	8
The application of a continuous partnership-based birth plan in China: A randomized controlled trial	8
Predictors of primary postpartum hemorrhage among middle eastern postpartum women with vaginal delivery: A retrospective matched case-control study	8
Strategies used by midwives to support prenatal physical activity: A scoping review	8
What influences women's experiences of childbirth in Flanders? – A quantitative cross-sectional analysis of the Babies Born Better survey	8
What is ‘physiological birth’? A scoping review of the perspectives of women and care providers	8
Midwives’ views and experiences of maternity care during COVID-19 in Ireland: A qualitative descriptive study	8
The effectiveness of prenatal breastfeeding education on breastfeeding uptake postpartum: A systematic review	8
‘It's about developing a trustful relationship’: A Realist Evaluation of midwives’ relational competencies and confidence in a Danish antenatal psychosocial assessment programme	8
Informing women about maternal vaccination in Aotearoa New Zealand: Is it effective?	8
Risk factors and pregnancy outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a case-control study	8
Editorial Board	8
Determinants of low birth weight among newborns of women from a Middle Eastern Country: a retrospective case - control study	8
Spheres of influence on contraceptive decision-making: qualitative interviews with postpartum mothers and providers	7
Improving person-centred maternity care in Sri Lanka through co-creation: Utilising women's perceptions and stakeholder opinions	7
Corrigendum to “Defining vulnerability in European pregnant women, a Delphi study” [Midwifery 86 (2020) 102708]	7
Biopsychosocial factors influencing the occurrence and recurrence of preterm singleton births among Australian women: A prospective cohort study	7
‘Hands on’, ‘hands off’ or ‘hands poised’? Exploring intrapartum midwifery decision making through ethnographic research	7
Mother’s experiences of shame and compassion in the early postnatal period: A thematic analysis	7
Women utilisation, needs and satisfaction with postnatal follow-up care in Oman: A cross-sectional survey	7
Termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly: A qualitative study from Turkey on women's experiences	7
The impact of implementing universal screening for antenatal mental health conditions in Southern Tasmania, Australia: A retrospective observational study	7
Beyond the birthing body: Towards a relational and inclusive understanding of birth trauma. A commentary on Donegan et al. (2025)	7
A review of levator ani avulsion after childbirth: Incidence, imaging and management	7
Corrigendum to “Epidural or water immersion? A prospective cohort study of maternal and neonatal outcomes in a tertiary hospital” [Midwifery 146 (2025)104392]	7
Perceptions of cultural competency in antenatal care amongst midwives and Nigerian mothers in the UK- A qualitative descriptive study	7
The reliability and validity of the Postpartum Partner Support Scale among Chinese women	7
“Help me fight my constant battle”: A focus group study of overweight and obese women's mHealth app experiences to manage gestational weight gain	7
International News March 2025	7
Piloting a shared decision-making clinician training intervention in maternity care in Australia: A mixed methods study	7
The impact of antenatal depressive symptoms on exclusive breastfeeding intention: A moderating effect analysis	7
“The needs of women in the postpartum period: A scoping review.”	7
International News August	7
Exploring Jordanian mothers’ experiences of childbirth	7
Trends and determinants in the utilization of maternal healthcare services in West Bengal, India: Findings from the 3rd and 4th round National Family and Health Survey	7
Consolidation of the questionnaire proposed by National College of French Midwives to measure and characterise violence in perinatal care: Insights from women and representatives	7
Effects of pregnancy intention on completing the maternity continuum of care in Ethiopia: Inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis using propensity score	7
Weight stigma from close others may drive reduced adherence to physical activity and nutrition recommendations during pregnancy and postpartum	7
Translation and validation of the Hungarian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)	7
Witnessing a loss and the lived experiences of physicians, nurses, and midwives providing care in perinatal loss in Turkey: A phenomenological study	7
The effect of music on pregnancy-related insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Postpartum management of perineal injury - A critical narrative review of level 1 evidence	7
What factors influence the uptake of vaccinations amongst pregnant women following the Covid-19 pandemic: A qualitative study	7
A very, very lonely, unmagical time. The lived experience of perinatal anxiety: A longitudinal interpretative phenomenological analysis	7
Engaging in partnerships is the key to preserving and creating a trustful collaboration with vulnerable families: A focus group study	7
ICM and global healthcare organisations call on all governments to defend access to safe abortion care	7
Male partners' role in maternal health service utilization: a secondary analysis using 2015-16 National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data	7
Effective communication: Core to promoting respectful maternity care for disabled women	7
Working to support cultures of safety in maternity and neonatal services: a qualitative interview study with service leaders and unit/safety leads	7
Preparedness for maternal and neonatal emergencies in UK midwifery units: A national survey using the UK Midwifery Study System (UKMidSS)	7
Connecting with fetus: The use of app-based fetal movement counting and experiences during pregnancy and birth	7
Association of prenatal stress with distance to delivery for pregnant women in Western North Carolina	7
Birth outcomes for women planning Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) in midwifery led settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6