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Clinicians’ views of factors influencing CS decision-making
There is limited explanation for the increasing rates of CS globally. Despite having evidence that vaginal birth is safer for most women, and associated with fewer complications compared to CS, many countries continue to have a rising trend ...
Day and time of birth and mode of onset and birth
Studies of daily variations in numbers of births in England and Wales in the last three decades of the 20th century revealed a pronounced weekly cycle.
Blown off course
Midwifery student drop-out rates can be high, but why do some students fall away? And what interventions could make a difference? The RePAIR report is providing some answers, writes Juliette Astrup.
Perineal trauma: the power of partnership
What lessons have been learned from the OASI Care Bundle project aimed at reducing severe perineal trauma, asks Posy Bidwell?
Calling all community midwives #HowDoYouCarryYours
What do community midwives need from their baby bag? Baby Lifeline’s Sara Ledger wants to hear your opinion.
The birth of a society
Earlier this year a group of passionate obstetricians set up the British Intrapartum Care Society to help bring together all those involved in the birthing stage of maternity care. Now it’s hoping that midwives and student midwives will add ...
The route to standardisation
Ruth Sanders and Deborah Caine consider the effects of standardising the role of the MSW, and reveal the work they have undertaken to develop MSWs in their area.
3000 - the new magic number?
Following the health secretary’s announcement that 3000 more midwives are to be trained in England, Midwives takes a look at what is being promised, what it will take to deliver it, and how it fits into a bigger picture of midwifery workforce ...
Influential research: The research that inspired me
Two leading midwives explain the research that influenced them and why.