A qualitative exploration of midwives' and ambulance clinicians' experiences working together

This phenomenological study explored interpersonal dynamics and individual experiences of midwives and ambulance clinicians using both focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Plummer (2017)...

Birth philosophy and experience based on birth place: an ethnographic study in Indonesia

This study used an ethnographic methodology where the process of childbirth was analysed based on the place of birth, surroundings and principles of the healthcare facility. The approach entails...

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Since the event, we have reflected on it and one midwife used a reflective cycle to gain further insight from a personal and professional perspective (Gibbs, 1988).

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Virtual reality training to enhance clinical competence and student engagement in Ghana

This prospective cohort study evaluated the impact of virtual reality technology (using BirthWise VR by Virtual Medical Coaching software) on midwifery education in comparison to conventional task...

Virtual reality training to enhance clinical competence and student engagement in Ghana

This prospective cohort study evaluated the impact of virtual reality technology (using BirthWise VR by Virtual Medical Coaching software) on midwifery education in comparison to conventional task...

Enhancing leadership and management skills in midwifery through optimised mentorship

This descriptive qualitative study assessed final-year midwifery students' involvement in leadership and management modules and mentorship during their clinical attachment period. The evaluation...

The psychological impact of birth trauma on fathers: a narrative review

This narrative literature review used a variety of key terms, including ‘birth trauma’, ‘mental health’, ‘fathers’ and aligning synonyms. Peer-reviewed primary research articles were screened for...

Medial funiculi furcata: a rare umbilical cord alteration

The first case involved a 33-year-old woman (gravida 4, para 2, miscarriage 1) at 34 weeks' gestation with a medical history of chronic hypertension, treated with nifedipine, alpha methyldopa and...

Is the midwifery profession academic enough?

In 2008, the move from diploma-level pre-registration midwifery education (which was introduced in 1996) to an all-graduate profession was supported (NMC, 2009). Many universities had been offering...

A reflection on masculinities and maternity

The event I will be reflecting on not only felt significant at the time, but has remained in my psyche since. While in conversation with a man I had recently met during a community engagement...