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Normalizing birth in England: a qualitative study.

Holly Powell Kennedy¹, Jane Grant, Cathy Walton

¹Yale University School of Nursing, 100 Church Street South, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, USA. holly.kennedy@yale.edu

Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health

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Normal birth support is fostered by a culture of normality, evidence-based practice, and trusting women. Barriers include technology misuse and inadequate staffing.

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Area of Science:

Maternal Health
Healthcare Management
Sociology of Health

Background:

Investigated factors influencing the support of normal birth in UK National Health Service Trusts.
Focused on settings recognized for normalizing birth practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify facilitators and barriers to supporting normal birth.
To understand clinician and patient perspectives on normal birth.

Main Methods:

Interpretative qualitative study using institutional ethnography and narrative methods.
Purposive sampling for diverse participant representation.
In-depth interviews, ethnographic observations, and document analysis over six months.

Main Results:

Key strategies: establishing an "ethos" of normality, utilizing evidence effectively, and empowering women's informed choices.
Barriers identified: inappropriate technology use, incorrect risk stratification, insufficient clinician training, and staffing shortages.

Conclusions:

Findings offer insights for promoting normal birth.
Strategies warrant examination for applicability in the United States and further research.