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  • Collaboration between midwives and obstetricians is underdeveloped in Swiss and global healthcare systems.
  • Effective collaboration in maternity care is crucial for improving birth outcomes.
  • Existing research has explored collaboration determinants but lacks strategies for promoting interprofessional birthing care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify actionable strategies for enhancing collaboration between midwives and obstetricians.
  • To explore methods for fostering interprofessional synergy in maternity care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of focus group interviews with midwives and obstetricians.
  • Study conducted in three acute care hospitals in German-speaking Switzerland.
  • Data analyzed using inductive content analysis.

Main Results:

  • Three key strategies emerged: 1) fostering mutual acquaintance, 2) cultivating trust, and 3) establishing safe collaborative practice environments.
  • Participants emphasized the need for early understanding of professional roles and philosophies.
  • Trust-building via open communication and shared decision-making was vital.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing maternity care collaboration necessitates a multi-faceted strategy.
  • Focus on interprofessional learning, mutual role understanding, trust-building, and supportive institutional structures is essential.
  • Leadership promoting inclusivity and reducing hierarchies is critical for strengthening collaboration.