Article
Ethnic Studies
Jie Zhuang, Joanne Goldbort, Elizabeth Bogdan-Lovis, Mary Bresnahan, Sameerah Shareef
Summary: This study surveyed Black mothers' birthing experiences and assessed their level of respect, trust, and satisfaction with maternity healthcare providers. The results showed that patient-centered communication was associated with positive emotions and birth satisfaction, while provider-centered communication was associated with negative emotions and lower satisfaction. Nearly half of the mothers reported experiencing disrespect from healthcare providers during labor and birth. Trust and respect mediated the relationship between patient-centered communication and positive emotion and birth satisfaction. The professional identity of the provider as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist or a midwife did not affect the perception of respect or the quality of birth.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Malin Skoog, Inger Kristensson Hallstrom, Andreas Vilhelmsson
Summary: This study aims to synthesize healthcare professionals' experiences in identifying signs of postpartum depression and performing screening on immigrant mothers. The study found that healthcare professionals experienced fear and frustration in this aspect, fearing to miss mothers with postpartum depression and feeling uncomfortable in cross-cultural settings. They also faced difficulties in communication, translated versions of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and cultural implications of postpartum depression.
Article
Nursing
Alexandra Howat, Ciara Masterson, Zoe Darwin
Summary: This study examines the experiences of perinatal depression and anxiety of non-birthing mothers in female same-sex parented families. The findings suggest that non-birthing mothers often experience feelings of failure, powerlessness, and intolerable uncertainty, influenced by the legitimacy of their parental role. Some findings are consistent with the literature on paternal mental health, while others are specific to LGBTQIA+ parents. Culturally competent care is needed to support and recognize diverse family forms.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eline Meuleman, Elisa van Ee
Summary: Mothers and children born of sexual violence are at risk of developing insecure attachment relationships, often not receiving adequate care due to lack of identification by healthcare professionals. A qualitative study was conducted to assess professionals' knowledge, challenges, and opportunities in providing care for this group, identifying varying levels of awareness and skills among professionals. Improving primary care for these individuals requires increased awareness, knowledge, and skills, with scientifically based best practices being essential for adequate care.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Choolwe Jacobs, Adnan A. Hyder
Summary: This study aims to map literature on beliefs and values surrounding skilled birth attendance (SBA) during childbirth, and how mothers are influenced by relational normative motivations in utilisation of SBAs in health facilities. The study will employ the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool to assess the methodological quality of included articles and NVIVO software for content thematic analysis. The goal is to understand how individual mothers and those close to them are influenced by their beliefs and values in seeking skilled birth attendance, informing health systems on potential barriers and facilitators.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Cristian I. Meghea, Jennifer E. Raffo, Xiao Yu, Ran Meng, Zhehui Luo, Peggy Vander Meulen, Celeste Sanchez Lloyd, Lee Anne Roman
Summary: Participation in a home visiting program provided by community health workers working with nurses and social workers, compared with usual care, was associated with reduced risk for adverse birth outcomes, improved prenatal and postnatal care, and reductions in disparities, among birthing individuals with Medicaid. The risk reductions in adverse birth outcomes were greater among Black individuals.
Article
Management
Tatiana Bolgeo, Francesca Gambalunga, Roberta Di Matteo, Denise Gatti, Erica Roberti, Davide Dealberti, Barbara Fadda, Elena Grassi, Lorella Gambarini, Laura Iacorossi, Antonio Maconi
Summary: The aim of this study is to explore the lived experience of women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study revealed that the discomfort associated with the absence of family support during labor and childbirth was compensated by the professionalism of the healthcare staff and allowed new mothers to experience intimate moments with their child. These findings have implications for nursing management in terms of providing recommendations based on the experiences of mothers to ensure care that is attentive and tailored to their needs.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Benbella Dektar, Anita Normans Beckford, Jonny Kemba, Belinda Crayson
Summary: In Uganda, a significant proportion of deliveries occur outside healthcare facilities, which highlights the existing gaps in maternal and newborn health care. In Kaberamaido District, only 38.3% of deliveries take place in health facilities. While some mothers express satisfaction with the care provided by traditional birth attendants (TBAs) during home deliveries, there are also concerns about their capacity to manage complications.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Sally Pezaro, Rebecca Crowther, Gemma Pearce, Adam Jowett, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs, Isaac Samuels, Vic Valentine
Summary: Childbearing trans and nonbinary people face challenges in maternity services due to heteronormative and cisgender frameworks. A study of perinatal staff in the UK highlighted their lack of confidence in providing perinatal care to trans and nonbinary individuals. The participants recognized the marginalization of these communities and reported witnessing transphobic attitudes among colleagues. The educational needs identified include practical information about childbearing as trans or nonbinary, using inclusive language, and developing policies for supporting this population.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eline L. M. van Manen, Martine Hollander, Esther Feijen-de Jong, Ank de Jonge, Corine Verhoeven, Janneke Gitsels
Summary: Maternity care professionals had positive experiences with the changes in organization of care during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as decreased routine care and increased confidence in home birth. However, concerns were raised about compromised safety in maternity care. The need for community midwives to continue providing personal handover after referring women to the hospital was highlighted.
Article
Women's Studies
Sreya Majumdar, Anindita Majumdar
Summary: This paper defines the emergence of birth professionals in response to existing obstetric and gynecological practices in India, focusing on how professional midwifery, doulas, childbirth educators, and lactation consultants have reshaped birthing options for women. Case studies using ethnographic field data are used to illustrate the representation of birth professionalism in India.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF WOMENS STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pia Rodriguez-Garrido, Josefina Goberna-Tricas
Summary: The study found that home births in the Chilean context are not only seen as an act of protest, but also bring a range of intense and diverse satisfactions and tensions for women. Women face sociocultural resistance, but highly value the presence of midwives and partners during home births.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wendy English, Jackie Robinson, Merryn Gott
Summary: This study aimed to understand the development and experience of rapport during telehealth calls in palliative care. The findings showed that rapport is vital in telehealth calls and requires specific soft skills, although it is not guaranteed in every interaction. Further research is needed to explore patient and family experiences of rapport in palliative telehealth, and there is an urgent need for health professional training in telehealth interpersonal skills.
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kimberly B. Glazer, Shoshanna Sofaer, Amy Balbierz, Eileen Wang, Elizabeth A. Howell
Summary: Mothers of babies who required a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay had positive evaluations of their obstetric and neonatal care, but some reported poorer communication and responsiveness towards Black and Latina mothers. Feeling consulted and included in infant care is crucial for mothers of high-risk neonates, highlighting the need for further research to address disparities in neonatal care and outcomes caused by differences in hospital culture and quality.
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Martina Schmiedhofer, Christina Derksen, Johanna Elisa Dietl, Freya Haeussler, Frank Louwen, Beate Huener, Frank Reister, Reinhard Strametz, Sonia Lippke
Summary: This study explores the firsthand experience of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers, their partners, and obstetric professionals in terms of childbirth and obstetric care in a university hospital. The study found that both mothers and professionals experienced social isolation and insecurity during the pandemic. The exclusion of partners was seen as necessary, but there were positive evaluations of undisturbed bonding time in the maternity ward.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Khalood Al-abri, Dawn Edge, Christopher J. Armitage
Summary: This study examines changes in depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period in a Middle Eastern cohort. The results show distinct groups of women experiencing perinatal depressive symptoms, influenced by various psychosocial and obstetric factors. In addition to known factors, the study also identifies the importance of family relationship quality. Further research is needed to develop appropriate interventions for these groups.
Article
Nursing
Twinkle Dogra, Kavita Khoiwal, Jaya Chaturvedi, Vikas Upadhyay, Suresh Lal Barnwal, Ajeet Singh Bhadoria, Poonam Singh
Summary: This study aimed to design and validate a yoga module for the mental health management of early postpartum mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Through validation and testing, the study found that the yoga module had good content validity for NICU mothers' mental health.
Article
Nursing
Lucy C. Irvine, Georgia Chisnall, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic in England has resulted in significant changes to maternity services, including restrictions on birth partners, postnatal support, and women's rights. Interviews with women who gave birth during this period revealed that these restrictions had a profound negative impact on their emotional and physical wellbeing. Women were more concerned about giving birth alone than contracting COVID-19, and some sought private care or delayed seeking NHS services to have the birth experience they desired.
Review
Nursing
Jenny Roddy, Linda Mcgowan
Summary: Type 1 diabetes poses risks for pregnant individuals and their babies. How women with type 1 diabetes navigate the challenges and engage with healthcare professionals is crucial for maintaining good glycemic control. This review examines literature from the past decade and identifies key themes including the dominance of glycemic control, emphasis on risk, importance of social and peer support, care organization and communication, and the impact of technology. Women with type 1 diabetes value being treated as partners in their care and benefit from support from family, friends, and the diabetes community. Research on the impact of diabetes technologies and integrating peer support into current care is needed.
Article
Nursing
Rafael Vila-Candel, Desiree Mena-Tudela, Cristina Franco-Antonio, Jose Antonio Quesada, Francisco Javier Soriano-Vidal
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the mobile application LactApp (R) in increasing the 6-month postpartum breastfeeding rate. However, the findings showed that using LactApp (R) did not significantly increase the breastfeeding rate compared to standard care. Nevertheless, it did seem to reduce the rate of breastfeeding abandonment in the first 2 weeks postpartum.
Correction
Nursing
J. Scheele, H. W. Harmsen van der Vliet-Torij, E. M. Wingelaar-Loomans, M. J. B. M. Goumans