Women and Birth : Journal of the Australian College of Midwives
Overview
'Women and Birth: Journal of the Australian College of Midwives' is a reputable academic journal that focuses on the field of midwifery and women's health. It provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to share their knowledge and insights on various aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including evidence-based practices, cultural considerations, maternal and infant health outcomes, and the role of midwives in promoting positive birth experiences. With its rigorous peer-review process, 'Women and Birth' contribu
Details
Details
Abbr.
Women Birth
Publisher
Elsevier
Start
2006
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
1871-5192
e-ISSN
1878-1799
Country
Netherlands
Language
English
Specialties
Nursing
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6235
59
SJR / Ranks: 2575
1270
CiteScore / Ranks: 3428
6.40
JIF / Ranks: 2461
3.8
Recent Articles
1.
Zarbiv G, Perlman S, Ellen M
Women Birth
. 2025 Mar;
38(2):101892.
PMID: 40037130
Background: Continuity of Midwife Care (CoMC) significantly improves maternal and neonatal outcomes, including reducing mortality. However, global implementation remains limited, hindered by various barriers and facilitators across healthcare settings. This...
2.
Gottfredsdottir H, Small K, Helgadottir B, Gamble J
Women Birth
. 2025 Mar;
38(2):101891.
PMID: 40024219
Background: Central fetal monitoring systems are widely used and assumed to improve perinatal outcomes. However, there is a lack of studies focusing on midwives' experiences in maternity services where central...
3.
Stevenson G, Namukwaya S, Katongole J, Tumukunde V, Blencowe H, Seeley J, et al.
Women Birth
. 2025 Mar;
38(2):101890.
PMID: 40024218
Background: The death of a child is profoundly distressing for parents, often leading to acute grief and psychological complications. Most bereavement research is from high-income countries, with limited generalisability to...
4.
Hughes K, Mabo B, Mandke S, Nove A
Women Birth
. 2025 Mar;
38(2):101889.
PMID: 40023014
Background: The Midwifery Services Framework (MSF) was devised by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) as an evidence-based tool to guide the process of improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn...
5.
Mollart L, Gibberd A, Prussing E, Hainsworth N, Gillett K, Cummins A
Women Birth
. 2025 Feb;
38(2):101870.
PMID: 39970749
Aim: To determine if MAPS is associated with similar perinatal outcomes for women and babies as the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model. Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken using de-identified...
6.
Crevacore C, De Leo A, Fisher P, Bayes S
Women Birth
. 2025 Feb;
38(2):101885.
PMID: 39952196
Introduction: The midwifery workforce is essential for delivering safe, high-quality maternity care, however, global staffing shortages pose significant challenges. To address these issues, incorporating midwifery assistants, including undergraduate midwifery students...
7.
Graham K, Colquhoun S, LaBond C, Housen T, Mohale H, Campbell S, et al.
Women Birth
. 2025 Feb;
38(2):101866.
PMID: 39952195
Background: A well-prepared and supported midwifery workforce is essential to providing quality maternal and neonatal health care in rural and remote communities in low- and middle-income countries. Aim: To identify...
8.
Benyamini Y, Tovim S, Preis H
Women Birth
. 2025 Feb;
38(2):101880.
PMID: 39938414
Problem: Research has demonstrated the benefits of continuous care during childbirth, particularly with doula support. However, much less is known about the factors underlying pregnant women's plans to have doula...
9.
Fan Y, Fan H, Shing J, Ip H, Fong D, Lok K
Women Birth
. 2025 Feb;
38(2):101881.
PMID: 39919651
Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort promoting the Ten Steps to support breastfeeding in maternity-care facilities. Aim: This study examined the effect of BFHI on breastfeeding...
10.
Adnani Q, OConnell M, Chase J, Mankani N, Kaya G, Homer C
Women Birth
. 2025 Feb;
38(2):101884.
PMID: 39914171
No abstract available.