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Women and Birth : Journal of the Australian College of Midwives

'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
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
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6235 59
SJR / Ranks: 2575 1270
CiteScore / Ranks: 3428 6.40
JIF / Ranks: 2461 3.8
Recent Articles
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Midwives perspectives of barriers and facilitators for the practice of promoting women's positive childbirth experience in China: A qualitative study
Xu Y, Tang Y, Wang M, Wang X, Xu W, Zhang F, et al.
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101867. PMID: 39798263
Background: Women-centered care for positive childbirth experiences is currently a global trend. However, there are some barriers to promoting women's positive childbirth experiences in practice. This study explored midwives' perspectives...
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How do midwives learn about, understand, and integrate Cultural Safety into their care of First Nations women and families? A qualitative exploration
Williamson M, Capper T, Chee R, Ferguson B, Lentell K, Haynes K
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101868. PMID: 39798262
Problem: Midwives are required to provide care based on Cultural Safety for First Nations women and families. Recent literature has suggested that midwives' understanding of Cultural Safety and how it...
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'Mob aren't staying when there's no support': Enablers and barriers of recruitment and retention of First Nations midwifery students - A qualitative study
Springall T, Hall K, Carter A
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101863. PMID: 39787721
Background: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter referred to as First Nations) childbearing women report negative experiences from a lack of culturally safe maternity care. Evidence supports improved health outcomes...
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Factors influencing women's and men's place of birth decisions in rural Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea: A qualitative descriptive study
Aines P, Graham K, Sweet L
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101862. PMID: 39778372
Background: Evidence shows that birthing with a skilled birth provider improves maternal and neonatal health outcomes. However, whilst most women in the Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea seek...
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Insights from a publicly funded homebirth program
Sidery S, Bisits A, Spear V, Cummins A
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101864. PMID: 39778371
Background: There are high levels of consumer demand for homebirth in Australia, however access is limited due to a wide range of factors, including associated costs of a private midwife...
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Pathways, development needs, and clinical connections for midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income settings of the Asia Pacific region: A qualitative study
Smith R, Gray J, Homer C
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101841. PMID: 39752781
Introduction: The development and strengthening of midwifery education requires a focus on midwifery faculty as an important strategy to improve quality of care provision. Despite the need for high-quality midwifery...
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"Butterflies in the air, you're now a breastfeeding mother": A qualitative study of women's experiences receiving postnatal midwifery breastfeeding support
Shipton E, Foxcroft K, de Jersey S, Callaway L, Lee N
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101859. PMID: 39752780
Background: Despite breastfeeding being widely accepted as the optimal feeding method for infants many women do not meet their breastfeeding goals or continue to breastfeed as long as recommended. Continuation...
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Midwives' experience of managing emergencies during labour and birth in a community setting: a mixed-methods systematic review
Parker R, Burns E, Carding P, Rowe R
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101861. PMID: 39752779
Background: For women at low risk of complications during labour and birth, in the United Kingdom, planned birth in a 'community' setting (at home or a freestanding midwifery unit) is...
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Understanding preconception health in Australia through the lens of people of reproductive age: Implications for care providers
Dorney E, Cheney K, Musgrave L, Hammarberg K, Rodgers R, Black K
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101857. PMID: 39752778
Problem: Limited awareness about the importance of preconception health is a recognised barrier to preparing for pregnancy. Background: Opportunities exist to improve the health of future parents through preconception care....
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Suboptimal care factors and stillbirths during the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria: A state-wide linkage study of stillbirths and Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity case reviews
Hui L, Marzan M, Palmer K, Walsh C, Begg L, McDonald S, et al.
Women Birth . 2025 Jan; 38(1):101855. PMID: 39752777
Problem: The COVID-19 pandemic affected perinatal outcomes globally, with some regions reporting an increase in stillbirths. Background: Melbourne, Australia, experienced one of the longest and most stringent pandemic lockdowns. Aim:...