Breastfeeding self-efficacy among mothers in a hospital in Rome. Preliminary data from a cross-sectional observational study
Both World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend breastfeeding as the optimal source of infant nutrition. Despite this, as reported by the National Institute of Health, less than half (46%) of the two-three months infants are exclusively breastfeed in Italy. We aim to (a) to describe the breastfeeding self-efficacy of parturient women in a referral birth […]
Pelvic floor symptoms according to the severity of second-degree perineal tears
Second-degree perineal tears vary widely in size and thus the extent of damage to the perineal body. The aim of this study was to assess differences in pelvic floor symptoms in primiparas according to the severity of second-degree perineal tears up to 12 months post-partum.
Experiences of healthcare in the perinatal period when facing child protection – a systematic review and critical interpretative synthesis
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are times of transition and anticipation and for women with social risk factors, child protection services may become involved which might complicate their interactions with healthcare providers. This aim of this study was to systematically review and synthesise existing qualitative evidence of healthcare experiences during the perinatal period when facing […]
Preventing and improving rates of anaemia in pregnant women in Dumfries and Galloway
This QI project aim to educate women and midwives on the importance and benefits of anaemia management.
Your wellbeing app
The Wellbeing App provides colleagues support that can be accessed easily and remotely, This app aims to promote positive support, give colleagues a feeling of empowerment and belonging in order to retain the skilled staff we are losing through stress and burnout.
A team-based approach to dismantle systemic barriers, unlearn racism and embrace race equity
Institutions and society are inherently interwoven with Eurocentric ideologies, rendering marginalised groups to face inequalities and ultimately face poorer outcomes. The aim of the study was to explore and gain an understanding of midwifery educators’ perceptions and understanding of race and racism in the classroom and examine how adoption of culturally responsive pedagogy might provide […]
Using a pragmatic randomised controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of midwife-led continuity of care to reduce health inequalities
This study aimed to identify any barriers and facilitators to the implementation of midwife-led continuity of carer provision (MCC), and to explore the experiences of socially disadvantaged women receiving MCC care.
Pronouns
The project involved developing a method of collecting information regarding a person’s pronoun and preferential choices to improve patient experience when accessing maternity services.
Autism awareness: Supporting autistic people accessing maternity services
The aim was to produce an educational poster aimed at healthcare professionals (HCP’sto highlight the additional challenges that autistic women may face when accessing maternity services, and reasonable practicable adjustments that maternity staff can take to improve their experience and outcomes.
Women’s and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on health research opportunities during the postnatal period – findings from the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Postnatal Contraception (PoCo) study
The aim of the PoCo study was to explore women’s and healthcare professionals’ experiences of receiving and delivering postnatal contraception care in the NENC Integrated Care System. An additional objective was to consider how access to health research opportunities during the postnatal period might be better facilitated and expanded for both birthing parents and healthcare […]
