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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MacLellan J, Ade M, Fitzsimons B, Kenyon S, Mulla S, Pope C, et al.
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(6):101805.
PMID: 39213895
Background: Internationally, intermittent auscultation (IA) is recommended for monitoring the fetal heart rate during labour and birth for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. IA can identify changes in the fetal heart...
62.
Prussing E, Kinsman L, Jacob A, Doust J, Guy F, Tierney O
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(6):101807.
PMID: 39208507
Problem: Midwifery Continuity of Care (MCoC) remains inaccessible for most Australian women; this is especially true in rural and regional areas. Background: Strong evidence demonstrates MCoC models improve experiences for...
63.
Nagesh N, Ip C, Leung E, Wong J, Fong D, Lok K
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(6):101806.
PMID: 39197386
Background: Health disparities among ethnic minority and migrant women can lead to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study explores the maternity care experiences of South Asian women in Hong...
64.
van Wijngaarden M, Blonk H, Simmelink R, van der Lee N, van der Vliet-Torij H, Nieuwenhuijze M, et al.
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(6):101663.
PMID: 39154393
Background: Midwife-led continuity of carer (MLCC) improves health outcomes and increases pregnant women's satisfaction. Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices is one of the ways to promote continuity...
65.
Adeleye A, Wirihana L, Jennings B, Ferguson B, Capper T, Chee R, et al.
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(6):101673.
PMID: 39151377
Background: The maternal mortality rate in Timor-Leste is estimated to be around 204 per 100,000 live births, and there is a correlation between safe and quality maternal and newborn health...
66.
Medway P, Hutchinson A, Orellana L, Sweet L
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(6):101664.
PMID: 39133978
Background: Women Centred Care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services (the Strategy), released in November 2019, provides national guidance on effective maternity care provision. The Strategy is structured around four...
67.
Dudeney E, Meades R, Ayers S, McCabe R
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(6):101662.
PMID: 39128440
Background: Suicide is a leading global cause of maternal death in the first year after birth. Limited research has explored which factors may support or prevent women from disclosing suicidality....
68.
Shipton E, Kearney L, Delaney L, Kilgour C
Women Birth
. 2024 Aug;
37(5):101641.
PMID: 39089091
Problem: Contemporary resources that identify the challenges and experiences of Midwifery and Nursing honours students and providers within Australia and New Zealand are lacking. Background: The establishment and development of...
69.
Fraser R, Downer T, Oprescu F
Women Birth
. 2024 Jul;
37(5):101661.
PMID: 39079342
Background: While midwifery education in Bangladesh has expanded since its establishment in 2013, there is little information available about the quality of education. The aim of this project was to...
70.
Fernandez-Basanta S, Lopez-Queijo J, Rodriguez-Maseda E, Movilla-Fernandez M
Women Birth
. 2024 Jul;
37(5):101659.
PMID: 39059087
Background: Transgender men who decide to gestate biologically often face a health system that is highly feminized and discriminatory. In addition, the lack of preparation and knowledge among healthcare professionals...