Objectives, Purpose, or Aim: This article investigates whether the physical environment in
which childbirth occurs impacts the intrapartum intervention rates and how this might …

Sarah Nettleton's The Sociology of Health and Illness has become a cornerstone text,
popular with students and academics alike for its rigorous and accessible overview of the …

Abstract Background Midwifery Units (MUs) are associated with optimal perinatal outcomes,
improved service users' and professionals' satisfaction as well as being the most cost …

The majority of maternal health interventions in India focus on increasing institutional
deliveries to reduce maternal mortality, typically by incentivising village health workers to …

Objective to describe the configuration of midwifery units, both alongside&free-standing, and
obstetric units in England. Design national survey amongst Heads of Midwifery in English …

The aim of this systematic review is to examine current evidence on the nature and extent of
disrespect and abuse (D&A), mistreatment and practices of respectful maternity care of …

Background Despite strong evidence supporting the expansion of midwife‐led unit
provision, as a result of optimal maternal and perinatal outcomes, cost‐effectiveness, and …

The WHO Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health 2016-2030
emphasises the importance of maternity services in preventing illness and promoting …

Objective the aim of the study was to explore the views and experiences of women,
midwives and obstetricians on the intrapartum transfer of women from planned homebirth to …

Objective To identify factors influencing the provision, utilisation and sustainability of
midwifery units (MUs) in England. Design Case studies, using individual interviews and …