An exploratory qualitative design was used for this study, as it draws on the strengths of established qualitative methodologies, enabling flexible adoption of techniques (Percy et al, 2015). It seeks...
Prior to 2019, practice staff were largely involved in midwifery education through a ‘mentorship’ arrangement, which saw each student midwife assigned to a specific ‘sign-off’ mentor who they were...
Many endocrine responses are initiated by neural triggers and the hormones produced (chemical messengers) often act as neurotransmitters too. However, whereas the nervous system responds rapidly,...
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As we approach the start of a new academic year, I want to welcome those students embarking on their journey into midwifery and also congratulate continuing students for their hard work and successes...
‘United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust commenced the [Maternity Engagement Project] process in February 2023. I came into post in July 2022, alongside Obstetric Consultant leads for the multiples'...
This facility-based cross-sectional study extracted data from antenatal care registries at the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital in the Central Region of Ghana, analysing records for women from 1...
This systematic literature review was conducted with the aim of understanding women's experiences of vaginal examinations in labour. This approach was deemed appropriate as detailed reporting of the...
This narrative literature review focused on comparing caesarean section with vaginal birth in relation to decision making and postnatal outcomes and quality of life. A narrative review was deemed the...
Gestational diabetes mellitus is the most common medical condition to affect pregnant women, reported to affect 10–20% of pregnancies in England (NHS England, 2024a). Its prevalence is increasing...
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