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View article: A qualitative exploration of women's experiences of food insecurity around pregnancy aligned with the socio-ecological model
A qualitative exploration of women's experiences of food insecurity around pregnancy aligned with the socio-ecological model Open
Pregnancy, postpartum, and infancy are pivotal periods when food insecurity (FI), defined as inconsistent access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food, can adversely impact maternal and child health. Despite high FI rates in the UK, lit…
View article: PregNut survey: knowledge, attitude, and practices of midwives regarding plant-based diets during pregnancy
PregNut survey: knowledge, attitude, and practices of midwives regarding plant-based diets during pregnancy Open
This study, conducted within NZ innovative midwifery care system, reveals discrepancies between midwives reported levels of preparedness to manage clients following PBD compared with omnivorous diets, despite a strong foundation of general…
View article: Neurodivergence among healthcare professionals and implications for midwifery: A literature review
Neurodivergence among healthcare professionals and implications for midwifery: A literature review Open
Background: Societal awareness of neurodivergence is increasing and diagnostic pathways are becoming more accurate; more people are therefore pursuing assessments, often later in life. Health professionals, including midwives, may also be …
View article: Online Teaching: Design and Health Insights for Future Pedagogies
Online Teaching: Design and Health Insights for Future Pedagogies Open
Access, equity, and inclusion, along with new paradigms of student participation, have been important subjects in the field of digital education scholarship for more than 25 years.The 2019 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online delive…
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View article: Rural midwifery practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Strengths, vulnerabilities, opportunities and challenges
Rural midwifery practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Strengths, vulnerabilities, opportunities and challenges Open
Background: The sustainability of rural maternity services is threatened by underfunding, insufficient resourcing and challenges with recruitment and retention of midwives. Aims: The broader aim of this study was to gain knowledge to infor…
View article: ‘Living the rural experience-preparation for practice’: The future proofing of sustainable rural midwifery practice through midwifery education
‘Living the rural experience-preparation for practice’: The future proofing of sustainable rural midwifery practice through midwifery education Open
View article: A woman's hand and a lion's heart: Skills and attributes for rural midwifery practice in New Zealand and Scotland
A woman's hand and a lion's heart: Skills and attributes for rural midwifery practice in New Zealand and Scotland Open
View article: Using small tutorial groups within a blended Bachelor of Midwifery programme: Bridging the theory-practice divide
Using small tutorial groups within a blended Bachelor of Midwifery programme: Bridging the theory-practice divide Open
Background:In 2009 an innovative Bachelor of Midwifery programme was introduced using a blended delivery model to enable students to study and gain practice experience within their own communities.Students learn much of the theoretical con…
View article: Midwifery: a model of sustainable healthcare practice?
Midwifery: a model of sustainable healthcare practice? Open
The global discourse around sustainability in healthcare has increased exponentially in the recent years. Sustainable healthcare has been defined as the long-term maintenance of health and wellbeing of the human population. However, there …
View article: Working together to bring you a World Class Journal
Working together to bring you a World Class Journal Open
View article: Working together to build you a world class journal
Working together to build you a world class journal Open