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Midwives in England described varied support needs, but NHS culture hindered their access to support, impeding midwifery practice development. Addressing these cultural barriers is crucial for progress.

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Area of Science:

  • Midwifery Practice
  • Healthcare Management
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Midwives' support needs are critical for effective practice and patient care.
  • Understanding the cultural context of midwifery is essential for identifying barriers to support.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the specific support needs of midwives within the English National Health Service (NHS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe the support needs of midwives in England.
  • To explore the influence of the National Health Service (NHS) midwifery culture on midwives' ability to access support.
  • To examine the challenges and tensions related to midwives' support needs and suggest future directions.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale study involving six diverse sites across the NHS and outside the NHS in England.

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  • In-depth, ethnographic interviews conducted with 168 midwives.
  • Grounded theory approach used for data analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Midwives reported a wide range of support needs.
    • The prevailing culture within NHS midwifery was identified as a significant barrier.
    • This culture actively inhibited midwives from seeking or receiving necessary support, hindering practice development.

    Conclusions:

    • The cultural environment in NHS midwifery presents a substantial obstacle to midwives accessing essential support.
    • Addressing these cultural inhibitors is paramount for advancing midwifery practice and ensuring adequate support for midwives.
    • Further strategies are needed to overcome these systemic barriers and improve midwife well-being and professional growth.