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Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Midwifery Practice
  • Emergency Management

Background:

  • Home births present unique challenges, including unexpected emergencies.
  • Effective teamwork and communication are crucial in midwifery care.
  • Supporting women's autonomy in birth choices is a key aspect of midwifery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of community midwifery skills days on midwives' confidence.
  • To explore how teamwork and communication influence support for women's birth choices.
  • To reflect on enhancing emergency preparedness in community midwifery.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective practice following community midwifery skills days.
  • Qualitative analysis of midwife experiences.
  • Case study approach focusing on teamwork and communication in practice.

Main Results:

  • Skills days significantly boosted midwife confidence in managing unexpected home birth emergencies.
  • Enhanced teamwork and communication were directly linked to improved support for women's birth preferences.
  • Midwives reported increased preparedness and a stronger sense of partnership.

Conclusions:

  • Community midwifery skills days are effective in enhancing emergency management skills.
  • Collaborative practice and open communication are vital for supporting informed maternal choices.
  • Investing in continuous professional development strengthens community midwifery services.