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
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Tindal K, Pollock D, Farrant B, Robinson N, Oba Y, Pade A, et al.
Women Birth
. 2025 Jan;
38(1):101838.
PMID: 39752766
Background: While benefits of involving consumers in research are well established, bereaved parents face unique challenges, and descriptions of their experiences with co-designed stillbirth research are lacking. The collective experience...
42.
Thumm E, Smith D, Giano Z
Women Birth
. 2024 Nov;
37(6):101833.
PMID: 39490159
Problem: Retention of midwives across the career lifespan is essential to address workforce shortages. Background: While workplace factors are demonstrated to affect job satisfaction and turnover intention, there is little...
43.
Sangy M, Duaso M, Feeley C, Walker S
Women Birth
. 2024 Nov;
37(6):101836.
PMID: 39490158
Problem: Despite the recent introduction of midwifery services in India to improve maternal and newborn healthcare, there is limited research on women's perspectives on midwife-led care. Background: The Government of...
44.
McEvoy E, Henry S, Karkavandi M, Donnelly J, Lyon M, Strobel N, et al.
Women Birth
. 2024 Nov;
37(6):101834.
PMID: 39488058
Background: Models of care that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed and provide continuity of care(r), are important components of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents during the broad perinatal...
45.
Kuipers Y, Bosmans V, Thaels E, Bock V
Women Birth
. 2024 Nov;
37(6):101840.
PMID: 39486161
Background/problem: To integrate midwife-led care in Belgian maternity services, understanding whether midwives are primed of executing the change is needed. Aim: To explore Belgian midwives' readiness for midwife-led care and...
46.
Silver H, Padlayat E, Saviakjuk P, Sarmiento I, Budgell R, Cockcroft A, et al.
Women Birth
. 2024 Oct;
37(6):101839.
PMID: 39476661
Problem: Childbirth on traditional territories is unattainable for many Indigenous peoples living in remote communities in Canada. Background: In Nunavik, Inuit territory in northern Quebec, rapid population growth risks exceeding...
47.
Levett K, Fox D, Bamhare P, Sutcliffe K, Coddington R, Newnham L, et al.
Women Birth
. 2024 Oct;
37(6):101837.
PMID: 39476660
Intro: In Australia, little research has examined how women and people participate in decision-making about types of fetal monitoring, or their perceptions of information provided by caregivers. Methods: A national...
48.
Mellor C, Hunter M, Smythe E
Women Birth
. 2024 Oct;
37(6):101829.
PMID: 39454289
Background: Rising rates of labour and birth interventions are causing concern, having the potential to cause harm if used inappropriately. International evidence demonstrates that place itself influences birth outcomes, but...
49.
Ouellet J, Malham S, Loignon C
Women Birth
. 2024 Oct;
37(6):101835.
PMID: 39447536
Background: Despite international consensus advocating a physiological approach to childbirth, there are inconsistent opinions on how to acquire the competencies needed to successfully carry out this approach. While continuity of...
50.
Shakes R, Sidebotham M, Donnellan-Fernandez R
Women Birth
. 2024 Oct;
37(6):101831.
PMID: 39426248
Background: Institutionalised birth settings do not meet the needs or wishes of all women. Current literature has reported on women's experiences of alternative birthplaces, however there is no published data...