Midwifery

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	61
Measuring autonomy and respect: A qualitative, cross-cultural adaptation of the Mothers Autonomy in decision making scale and mothers on respect index instruments in Danish	60
Adaptation and psychometric assessment of the postpartum childcare stress checklist among Arab women in the United Arab Emirates	56
Women's experiences and needs in the use of digital technologies for the management of gestational diabetes: An integrative systematic review	48
Protecting mothers against posttraumatic stress symptoms related to childbirth: What's the role of formal and informal support?	46
Amniotomy and early oxytocin infusion vs amniotomy and delayed oxytocin infusion for labour augmentation amongst nulliparous women at term: A randomised controlled trial	44
How experiences of weight stigma impact higher-weight women during their maternity care: A meta-ethnography	44
Do women's perceptions of their childbirth experiences change over time? A six-week follow-up study in a Danish population	42
A qualitative study of the utilisation of digital resources in pregnant Chinese migrant women's maternity care in northern England	41
‘It's just one step too far’: Negotiating physical activity for perinatal mental health	39
Encountering the health and social environment after a pregnancy loss: A grounded theory study from male perspective	39
Maternal health care for refugee women - A qualitative review	37
Models of Maternal Healthcare for African refugee women in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review	36
Lesbian couples’ childbearing experiences using assisted reproductive technology: A netnography study	36
Knowledge of immediate newborn care and management of complications among midwives in Ghana	35
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - February 2021	34
Editorial Board	31
Editorial Board	27
Childbirth-choice facilitation experiences among women in selected public healthcare facilities in Namibia	26
International News Letter - September 2023	25
iNTERNATIONAL NEWS LETTER - AUGUST 2023	25
A strong capacity to face the shock of the health crisis: MaNaO, a midwife-led birthing centre in France	25
Influence of gestational weight gain on the nutritional status of offspring at birth and at 5 years of age	24
Protecting infant and young child feeding practices in conflict and crisis	24
“It is because the treatment of this lady is a cascade”: Accumulation of delays and the occurrence of obstetric emergencies in an urban maternity unit in Tanzania	24

Editorial Board	24
Midwifery students’ experiences of their clinical internship placement during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland: A qualitative descriptive study	22
International News - November 2023	22
Development and content validation of yoga module for the mental health of NICU mothers	22
Nipple shield use in the maternity ward increases risk of exclusive breastfeeding interruption in the first six months of infant's life	21
Impact of trauma, support, and control perceptions during childbirth on post-traumatic stress disorder among Syrian immigrant adolescent pregnant women	21
Determinants of childbearing intentions among pregnant women with a suspected fetal congenital heart disease	21
International news letter - December 2023	20
Concerns about the temperature of water dispensed by formula preparation machines	20
Deep health: A qualitative, woman-centered perspective of health during pregnancy	20
Informing women about maternal vaccination in Aotearoa New Zealand: Is it effective?	20
Editorial Board	19
Global complacency with perpetuation of gender oppression in maternity care pride and gender transformation	19
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Type of deliveries supported by Dutch clinical midwives	18
Important aspects of intrapartum care described by first-time mothers giving birth in specialised obstetric units in Norway: A qualitative analysis of two questions from the Babies Born Better study	18
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - May 2023	18
Partner delivered relaxation massage to support mild antenatal anxiety; views of participants	17
Strategies to increase the rate of vaginal deliveries after cesarean without negative impact on outcomes	17
The development of the W A + E R (water immersion agency plus expectations and relief) scale	17
Comparison of quality, birth outcomes, and service utilization between health facilities with and without maternity waiting homes in Liberia	17
Midwifery awareness of diabetes in pregnancy screening guidelines in Aotearoa New Zealand	17
Predictors of maternal self-efficacy and the mediating role of postpartum fatigue for Jewish and Arab women in Northern Israel	16
Screening and diagnosis of women for chorioamnionitis: An integrative literature review	16
Editorial Board	16
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - March 2022	16
The structure and correlates of the 20-item Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale in a population-based sample of Hungarian expectant women	16
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - November 2022	15
Women's sense of control during labour and birth with epidural analgesia: A qualitative descriptive study	15
The impact of severe perineal trauma on a woman's relationship with her child: a hidden consequence	14
Editorial Board	14
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic curfew on the psychosocial lives of pregnant women in Jordan	14
Viability of an urban maternity waiting home in Kumasi, Ghana: A qualitative needs assessment	14
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - July 2022	14
Integration of midwifery care models in Pakistan to improve health outcomes	14
Editorial Board	13
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - September 2022	13
Editorial Board	13
Psychometric evaluation of the body understanding measure pregnancy scale Chinese version for pregnant Chinese women	13
Pregnancy decision making among Thai women living with HIV: a grounded theory study	13
Editorial Board	13
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	13
Undisturbed Physiological Birth: Insights from Women Who Freebirth in the United Kingdom	13
A survey exploring women's use of mobile apps in labour in the United Kingdom	13
Factors associated with the utilization of reproductive health services among the Bangladeshi married women: Analysis of national representative MICS 2019 data	12
Editorial Board	12
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - November 2021	12
Mindfulness-based intervention in Chinese pregnant women with recurrent miscarriage: A non-randomized controlled study	12
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - March 2021	12
Parenting styles and types: Breastfeeding attitudes in a large sample of mothers	12

Editorial Board	12
An integrated pre-pregnancy care programme framework theoretically modelled from the perspectives of women with Type 2 diabetes and healthcare professionals	12
Factors that influence midwives’ leaving intentions: A moral imperative to intervene	11
‘It's about developing a trustful relationship’: A Realist Evaluation of midwives’ relational competencies and confidence in a Danish antenatal psychosocial assessment programme	11
Editorial Board	11
Do maternity services in New Zealand's public healthcare system deliver on equity? Findings from structural equation modelling of national maternal satisfaction survey data	11
Why women choose to to seek facility-level obstetrical care in rural Guatemala: A qualitative study	11
A structural equation model analysis of the relationship between expectant fathers' fear of COVID-19 and their fear of childbirth: The mediating role of maternal fear of childbirth	11
The perinatal and childhood outcomes of children born to Indigenous women with mental health problems: A scoping review	11
Monitored but not sufficiently guided – A qualitative descriptive interview study of maternity care experiences and needs in women with chronic medical conditions	11
Stigma and its influencing factors for seeking professional psychological help among pregnant women: A cross-sectional study	11
Examining online information-seeking behaviours and antenatal anxiety of expectant fathers	11
Psychometric evaluation of the Afaan Oromo version of the exclusive breastfeeding social support scale among Ethiopian women	11
Experience of postpartum depression among Chinese women: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research	11
Music as a health resource in pregnancy: A cross-sectional survey study of women and partners in Ireland	10
Sustaining quality education and practice learning in a pandemic and beyond: ‘I have never learnt as much in my life, as quickly, ever’	10
Cultivating awareness of sexual and gender diversity in a midwifery curriculum	10
Status and predictors of readiness for hospital discharge in women with caesarean section: A latent profile analysis	10
Maternity support workers’ experiences of workplace trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms	10
Gestational diabetes mellitus according to different diagnostic criteria: Prevalence and related factors	10
Women's experiences of using the Alexander Technique in the postpartum: ‘…in a way, it's just as beneficial as sleep’	10
Nutritional adequacy and the role of supplements in the diets of Indigenous Australian women during pregnancy	10
Swedish maternity care professionals’ perception of labor induction	10
Depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among Jordanian midwives: A hospital-based study	10
Prevalence and determinants of fear of childbirth among pregnant women in Egypt: A cross-sectional study	10
Assessment of the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the midwifery student evaluation of practice (MIDSTEP-IT): A validity and reliability study. [Letter]	10
Implementing and evaluating resources to support good maternity care for parents with learning disabilities: A qualitative feasibility study in England	10
The acceptability of group B streptococcal bacteria (GBS) testing to women, including self-swabbing procedures: A qualitative study	9
Novel grouping of planned coping strategies for managing the intensity of labour: A survey study of Australian nulliparous women	9
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a practice programme for upright positions in the second stage of labour in China: A qualitative study	9
Self-reinforcement: Coping strategies of Iranian mothers with preterm neonate during maternal role attainment in NICU; A qualitative study	9
Barriers and facilitators to healthy gestational weight gain amongst pregnant women from ethnic minority groups: A systematic search and narrative synthesis	9
Outcome of induction of labour at 41 weeks with foley catheter in midwifery-led care	9
Impact of shared decision-making on women's childbirth preferences: A cluster randomised controlled trial	9
Breastfeeding self-efficacy, body image, body acceptance, and partner support: Associations in Israeli postpartum women	9
The severity of second-degree perineal tears and perineal pain during three months postpartum: A prospective cohort study	9
Effect of mode of delivery on postpartum weight retention: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The experiences of pregnancy and NHS maternity care for women who have been trafficked: A qualitative study	9
A roller coaster of emotions. A content analysis of experiences and evaluations of hospitalization after birth	9
A psychosocial examination of feelings and thoughts about pregnancy: A qualitative study	9
Integration of technology to clinical teaching:The impact of mobile and web-based software automation designed for midwifery students on motivation, time management and anxiety levels	9
The Journey towards resilience following a traumatic birth: A grounded theory	9
Journey toward Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative designation: Healthcare professional's view on successful implementation process and maintenance of accreditation	9
Views and experiences of women, peer supporters and healthcare professionals on breastfeeding peer support: A systematic review of qualitative studies	8
The effectiveness of psychoeducation interventions on prenatal attachment: A systematic review	8
A qualitative examination of factors influencing pregnancy-related anxiety in Northern Ghana	8
Prospective analysis of factors associated with perinatal depression	8
Postnatal depression and anxiety screening and management by maternal and child health nurses in community settings: A scoping review	8
Triggering of postpartum depression and insomnia with cognitive impairment in Argentinian women during the pandemic COVID-19 social isolation in relation to reproductive and health factors	8
Response to “The experience of pregnant women and their families who were infected with covid-19 before vaccination: Comment”	8
Posttraumatic growth after perinatal loss: A systematic review	8
The road from ICPD to SDGs: Health returns of reducing the unmet need for family planning in India	8
Nutrition information-seeking behaviour of Indonesian pregnant women	8
Emerging trends in research on perineal trauma management: A bibliometric analysis of articles published since 1985	8
Patterns and levels of serum electrolyte imbalance among women with obstructed labor in Uganda: A cross-sectional study	8
Factors associated with institutional delivery among women in Bule Hora Town, Southern Ethiopia	8
Suicidal ideation: Prevalence and risk factors during pregnancy	8
Indonesian midwives’ perspectives on changes in the provision of maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study	8
Experiences of midwives and nurses when implementing abortion policies: A systematic integrative review	8
Evolution of the epidemiological surveillance indicators of the main sexually transmitted infections in Spain: A retrospective observational study (2011-2019)	8
A descriptive qualitative study exploring the postpartum confinement experiences among first-time mothers from the three major ethnic groups in Singapore	8
Breastfeeding duration is positively associated with decreased smoking relapse in the postpartum period	8
Discrepancy in parental fear of childbirth: A scoping review	8
ICD-11 complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) in parents with perinatal bereavement: Implications for treatment and care	8
‘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	8
A longitudinal case-control analysis of pain symptoms, fear of childbirth, and psychological well-being during pregnancy and postpartum among individuals with vulvodynia	8
A qualitative investigation of experiences of breastfeeding twins and multiples	8
The challenges and opportunities for implementing group antenatal care (‘Pregnancy Circles’) as part of standard NHS maternity care: A co-designed qualitative study	7
Paradoxes in the cultural doula concept for migrant women: Implications for gender-inclusive care versus migrant-friendly maternity care	7
Postpartum PTSD and birth experience in Russian-speaking women	7
Lessons learned from the implementation of Canada's first alongside midwifery unit: A qualitative explanatory study	7
Fear of childbirth and its associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Predictors of body image dissatisfaction among women at different stages of pregnancy:A cross-sectional study	7
Effects of a mobile application on breastfeeding maintenance in the first 6 months after birth: Randomised controlled trial (COMLACT study)	7
The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma	7
Strengthening midwives' competencies for addressing maternal and newborn mortality in Tanzania: Lessons from Midwifery Emergency Skills Training (MEST) project	7
Family life starts at home: Fathers’ experiences of a newly implemented Swedish home-based postnatal care model – an interview study	7
“It was a good… good, bad situation.”: Cameroonian fathers’ experiences of childbirth in Sweden	7
Sources of information during pregnancy and the early parenting period: Exploring the views of women and their partners	7
A rapid evidence review of postnatal listening services for women following a traumatic or negative childbirth experience	7

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	7
A qualitative study of Norwegian first-time mothers’ information needs in pre-admission early labour	7
The effect of the two-child policy on cesarean section in China: Identification using difference-in-differences techniques	7
Multi-tasking community-based bilingual doulas are bridging gaps–Despite standing on fragile ground. A qualitative study of doulas’ experiences in Sweden	7
When complications arise during birth: LBTQ people's experiences of care	7
Lived Experiences of Mothers Following a Perinatal Loss	7
COVID-19-related stress in postpartum women from Argentina during the second wave in 2021: Identification of impairing and protective factors	7
The role of self-criticism and self-compassion in the development of PTSD among midwives	7
Midwives experiences of interventions to improve breast expression following preterm birth: A qualitative study	7
Exploring women's experiences, views and understanding of vaginal examinations during intrapartum care: A meta-ethnographic synthesis	7
Explore the lived childbirth experiences, challenges following childbirth, and coping strategies of teenage mothers: A qualitative meta-synthesis	7
Why do French women refuse to have Down's syndrome screening by maternal serum testing? A mixed methods study	6
Editorial Board	6
Midwifery theories: A scoping review	6
Development and validation of a new questionnaire to measure mistreatment of women during childbirth, satisfaction of care, and perceived quality of care	6
Gestational weight gain and its association with maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with normal pre-pregnancy body mass index from a Middle Eastern country	6
Communication technology practices used by midwives with pregnant women/people in Aotearoa New Zealand to ensure quality maternal and newborn care	6
Labouring Together: Women's experiences of “Getting the care that I want and need” in maternity care	6
The unpredictable nature of labour and birth: A qualitative investigation regarding expectations of Italian parents to-be	6
High-risk health behaviours of pregnancy-planning women and men: Is there a need for preconception care?	6
“Putting the baby back in the body”: The re-embodiment of pregnancy to enhance safety in a free-standing birth center	6
The effectiveness of prenatal breastfeeding education on breastfeeding uptake postpartum: A systematic review	6
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	6
Emotional safety in maternity care: An evolutionary concept analysis	6
Women's satisfaction with intrapartum fetal surveillance: A mixed-method study within the STan Australian randomised controlled trial (START)	6
Pandemic-related pregnancy stress among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain	6
Trauma-informed care education for midwives: Does education improve attitudes towards trauma-informed care?	6
Influencers of women's choice and experience of exclusive formula feeding in hospital	6
Evaluation of psychological training for nurses and midwives to optimise care for women with perinatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
The experience of fathers during the covid-19 UK maternity care restrictions	6
Erratum to Effect of postpartum care institutions on postpartum depression in women’ [Midwifery 82C (2020) 102600]	6
Understanding workforce experiences in the early career period of Australian midwives: insights into factors which strengthen job satisfaction	6
Identifying common conditions of pregnancy for women, including women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, at an Australian hospital: A survey	6
Epidemiology of Caesarean section on maternal request in Australia: A population-based study	6
Prevalence of postpartum major depression and depressive symptoms in Spanish women: A longitudinal study up to 1 year postpartum	6
Maternal birthplace and experiences of perinatal healthcare in Belgium: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey	6
Factors associated with giving birth at advanced maternal age in the United States	6
Becoming a mother in the ‘new’ social world in Australia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic	6
Effectiveness of supporting lifestyle change in pregnant mothers with obesity through the wearable internet-of-things (SLIM) -intervention on self-efficacy in weight management in pregnant women: A qu	6
Maternal positioning with flexed thighs to correct foetal occipito-posterior position in labour: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Intergenerational co-parenting in the postpartum period: A concept analysis	6
Factors influencing the capacity of healthcare providers to deliver disability-inclusive maternity care services: a scoping review	6
Experiences of pregnant women and healthcare professionals of participating in a digital antenatal CMV education intervention	6
Midwives’ experiences using a peanut ball for women during labour: A qualitative study	6
Midwives’ experiences of postpartum haemorrhage: A web-based survey in Sweden	6
Childbirth experiences of immigrant women in Chile: Trading human rights and autonomy for dignity and good care	5
Determinants of Prelacteal Feeding Practices in Ethiopia: Unmatched Case-Control Study Based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data	5
Improving teamwork in maternity services: A rapid review of interventions	5
A systematic exploration of a perinatal wellbeing framework through women's experiences of lumbo-pelvic pain	5
Healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of providing support for mental health during the period from pregnancy to two years postpartum	5
Dyadic coping and associated factors in women with high-risk pregnancy and their spouses: Do they interact?	5
Breastfeeding after a cesarean section: A literature review	5
Midwives’ experiences with PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Birth in the Time of COVID (BITTOC) study	5
Good practices in perinatal bereavement care in public maternity hospitals in Southern Spain	5
Social media use and postpartum body image dissatisfaction: The role of appearance-related social comparisons and thin-ideal internalization	5
Probiotic interventions to reduce antepartum Group B streptococcus colonization: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Association between one-to-one midwifery care in the active phase of labour and use of pain relief and birth outcomes: A cohort of nulliparous women	5
The importance of face to face, group antenatal education classes for first time mothers: A qualitative study	5
Barriers to a healthy postpartum lifestyle and the possibilities of an information technology-based intervention: A qualitative study	5
Experiences with the routine use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale from health visitors’ and midwives’ perspectives – An exploratory qualitative study	5
The impact of social media influencers on pregnancy, birth, and early parenting experiences: A systematic review.	5
The perceived mental health experiences and needs of postpartum mothers living in the United Arab Emirates : A focus group study	5
Best practice recommendations for the integration of trauma-informed approaches in maternal mental health care within the context of perinatal trauma and loss: A systematic review of current guidance	5
Editorial Board	5
Workplace intervention among pregnant hospital employees - a cluster randomised trial evaluating well-being measures	5
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	5
The progression on the measurement instruments of maternal health literacy: A scoping review	5
The impact of birth trauma on the couple relationship and related support requirements; a framework analysis of parents’ perspectives	5
Providing gender affirming and inclusive care to transgender men experiencing pregnancy	5
Continuity of care as central theme in perinatal care: A systematic review	5
Turkish midwives’ experiences and opinions in promoting normal births: A grounded theory study	5
The experience of pregnant women and their families who were infected with covid-19 before vaccination: Comment	5
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	5
Consent practices in midwifery: A survey of UK midwives	5
Midwives’ adaptation of their practice, role, and scope to ensure access to sexual and reproductive services during humanitarian crises: A scoping review	5
Doula engagement and maternal opioid use disorder (OUD): Experiences of women in OUD recovery during the perinatal period	5
Sexual health issues postpartum–A mixed methods study of women's help-seeking behavior after the birth of their first baby	5
The views and experiences of LGBTQ+ people regarding midwifery care: A systematic review of the international evidence	5
Characteristics of existing healthcare workforce education in spiritual care related to childbirth: A systematic review identifying only two studies	5
The experience of pregnant women and their families who were infected with covid-19 before vaccination: A qualitative approach within a multicenter study in Brazil	5
Developing multi-language maternal health education videos for refugee and migrant women in southeast Melbourne	5
‘They put the baby on me; the life I felt growing inside me was finally taking shape’. Lived experiences of women with vision impairments during pregnancy and motherhood: A phenomenological qualitativ	4
Identifying the factors that influence midwives’ perineal practice at the time of birth in the United Kingdom	4
Maternal perception of paternal breastfeeding support: A secondary qualitative analysis	4
International news	4
Exploring women's motivations to freebirth and their experience of maternity care: A systematic qualitative evidence synthesis	4
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the First-Time Fathers Questionnaire in China	4
Perceptions of primiparous women about the effect of childbirth preparation classes on their childbirth experience: A qualitative study	4
The impact of midwifery continuity of care on maternal mental health: A narrative systematic review	4
Editorial Board	4
Women's engagement, views and experiences of postnatal follow-up after gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy	4
Risk perception of cigarette and e-cigarette use during pregnancy: A qualitative postpartum perspective	4
Trauma-informed care for perinatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A survey of nurses and midwives in Turkey	4
Effective communication: Core to promoting respectful maternity care for disabled women	4
“Stranger in a mask” midwives’ experiences of providing perinatal bereavement care to parents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland: A qualitative descriptive study	4