{"title":"An Ethnographic Study of the Philosophy, Culture and Practices Within an Urban Freestanding Midwifery Unit","authors":"Dr Lucia Rocca-Ihenacho","doi":"10.55975/rsqf7192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/rsqf7192","url":null,"abstract":"First in a four part series. Service users and providers deserve to engage with healthcare systems that are functional, evidence-based and engender positive experiences. Current and recurrent maternity scandals urge us to explore the key characteristics of well-performing services as well as those which fail. Theory generation is important for the progress of maternity care, safety improvement and enhancing organisational culture. This ethnographic study explored the key characteristics of a well-functioning Freestanding Midwifery Unit (FMU) and also embedded a systematic review of evidence on Midwifery Units (MUs) in high income settings, to create logic models.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134995611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reflections on The International Confederation of Midwives Congress 2023","authors":"Rebecca Cavallaro","doi":"10.55975/akcn1449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/akcn1449","url":null,"abstract":"There is something inspiring about a group of thousands of the world’s most passionate and experienced midwives coming together, as was the case at the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) congress, held in Bali earlier this year. This triennial conference fosters empowerment, knowledge exchange and collaboration. The purpose and significance of the conference is multifaceted, bringing together professionals dedicated to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes globally. Attendees were spoiled for choice with a programme filled with inspirational midwifery leaders from all corners of the world. If only we could hear from them all!","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135588724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Caesarean Birth 5: Psychosocial Issues Associated with Caesarean Birth","authors":"Leonie Rastas","doi":"10.55975/qvme3249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/qvme3249","url":null,"abstract":"Psychosocial issues can present at any time in the weeks and months after caesarean birth. Birth trauma can cause debilitating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Midwives should be alert to the early warning signs of risks of mental, emotional and spiritual issues that impact on the birthing person. Appropriate referrals should be made to allied healthcare professionals for assessment and management.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135588713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tiny Change – Big Impact: How to be a Ripple-Maker","authors":"Kate Greenstock","doi":"10.55975/jeiv2691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/jeiv2691","url":null,"abstract":"Kate is a midwife on a continuity of carer team in London, a facilitator and a coach. Her new book Flourish: A Practical and Emotional Guidebook to Thriving in Midwifery, a trauma exposure poster and free resources are available at www.flourishformidwives.com. This is the last of a three-part Article of the Month series throughout Summer 2023: Part 1. Hazardous terrain: The Emotional Landscape – June 2023 issue. Part 2. Sustaining Ourselves – Beyond the Obvious – July 2023 issue.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134995608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Learning to be Stronger Together: Interprofessional Education in Midwifery Education","authors":"Dr Hazel Keedle","doi":"10.55975/nqba7725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/nqba7725","url":null,"abstract":"The training and education of pre-registration healthcare professionals is traditionally and currently taught within their own professional groups. Interprofessional education (IPE) is when different professionals, or students, undertake education together. Interprofessional education in midwifery is a growing research field. In this article I will explore IPE, the benefits and challenges and current examples of IPE in midwifery. This article has been independently reviewed prior to publication.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81769710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Review of ABM Clinical Protocol #36: The Mastitis Spectrum","authors":"Lois Wattis","doi":"10.55975/ettc3894","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/ettc3894","url":null,"abstract":"Recent scientific evidence debunks the concept of milk ducts obstructed by a collection of milk as it is not physiologically or anatomically possible.1 The Mastitis Spectrum is a recently revised guideline which challenges the common belief that ‘blocked ducts’ precede inflammatory mastitis, potentially followed by infective mastitis. The evidence now demonstrates that mastitis encompasses a spectrum of conditions, from mild to severe. Moreover, traditional strategies to augment milk removal to counteract milk stasis and breast massage to relieve ductal obstruction from milk ‘plugs’ lacks physiological validity. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Medicine Clinical Protocol #36 details management recommendations for all eventualities of The Mastitis Spectrum and will be referred to as the ABM Protocol in this review. The protocols can be found at: https://www.bfmed.org/protocols.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73106938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective Midwifery Leadership: Knowing Your Roots and Finding Your Passion","authors":"C. Homer","doi":"10.55975/wesn3331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/wesn3331","url":null,"abstract":"In this feature article, a third article in our leadership collective, Professor of Midwifery Caroline Homer was invited to write about effective leadership, collaboration and midwifery. This informative and personal article explores Caroline’s own leadership journey and she gives important tips for future midwives along their own leadership journeys.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"31 51","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72492729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Caesarean Birth 4: Pregnancy and Puerperal Sepsis","authors":"Leonie Rastas","doi":"10.55975/vwlv8928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/vwlv8928","url":null,"abstract":"Sepsis is a condition where the body’s reaction to an infection harms its own tissues and organs, putting the patient at risk of shock, organ failure and even death. It is critical to identify sepsis early and provide immediate treatment to avoid these outcomes. Sepsis is a serious life-threatening illness that is very difficult to predict, diagnose and treat. It can be caused by any type of infection: bacterial, viral, fungal or even parasitic. Sepsis prevention is only possible by preventing infections with good and consistent hygiene and avoiding people with infections.1","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84563308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Re-Wiring of an Obstetrician: My Journey of Knowing Labour and Birth Through Collaborating With Women and Midwives","authors":"Dr Natalie Elphinstone","doi":"10.55975/bsky5538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/bsky5538","url":null,"abstract":"This is the story of one obstetrician’s journey of self-discovery, starting with the acknowledgement that she didn’t know how to support physiological birth. On the hunt to better understand how to do this, she turned to the midwives and other birth workers to learn new skills she’d never been taught before.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87613848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sharing my Scars to Advocate for Change","authors":"Sharon Stoliar","doi":"10.55975/xlhu4422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55975/xlhu4422","url":null,"abstract":"Summary Scars of Gold is the personal story of Sydney-based author Sharon Stoliar’s experience of birth trauma and how she used her voice to make herself heard and fight for change. Her biography aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of birth trauma and its long-term impacts on women and their families. The attached submission is a reflective piece of writing, giving details of Sharon’s reasons for writing a book centered on her birth experience, and her advice to others who have a story to share.","PeriodicalId":35678,"journal":{"name":"Practising Midwife","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90799391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}