Satisfaction with midwife-managed care in different time periods: A randomised controlled trial of 1299 women

Women׳s views on partnership working with midwives during pregnancy and childbirth

“…Partnership caseloading models have been associated with improved birth outcomes, high levels of continuity and increased maternal satisfaction (Chapter 2 refers). A number of studies have explored women's views in relation to a range of models of care in relation to maternal satisfaction levels (Shields et al, 1998;McCourt et al, 1998;Walsh, 1999;Farquhar et al, 2000;Homer et al, 2002;Williams et al, 2010). However, this study is focusing specifically on the formation of a partnership relationship from the woman's perspective, to capture women's experience during the childbirth continuum, and therefore to provide a more comprehensive picture of the extent to which a partnership relationship develops between women and midwives and to determine whether this is what women want from their experience.…”

“…However, studies examining women's satisfaction with partnership caseload models identified that women felt better prepared for birth, more confident and had higher levels of satisfaction with their care, when compared with women who received conventional models of care (Walsh, 1999;Page et al, 2001). Shields et al (1998) undertook a large randomised controlled trial of nearly 1300 women in Glasgow, to compare satisfaction levels in women cared for using a caseload model with those who received conventional shared care between the midwife and General Practitioner. The researchers found that overall satisfaction levels were higher in women who experienced caseload midwifery, particularly during antenatal and postnatal care.…”

“…The differences were less marked during intrapartum care. Shields et al (1998) concluded that schemes that support continuity of care and carer increase women's satisfaction levels, and therefore should be encouraged. What was interesting to note in this study was that when women commented on choice, the most significant issue for them was the length of waiting times for consultations, and during the postnatal period, not knowing what time the midwife would visit.…”

Mothers' satisfaction with midwifery care: A comparative study of 30 years of research in Japan and overseas

“…Mothers' satisfaction with midwifery care: A comparative study of 30 years of research in Japan and overseas , midwife-led continuity care (Sandall J, 2013, Waldenstorm U, 2000, Rowley MJ, 1995 6 dance labour (Abdolahian S, 2014), heat therapy (Taavoni S, 2013), acupuncture (Kvist LJ, 2004), informed choice in maternity care (0'Cathain A, 2002), prenatal Yoga program (Sun YV, 2010), evaluation of one-to-one midwifery (McCourt C, 1998) 6 group antenatal care (Andersson E, 2013), midwife-maneged care (Shields N, 1998, Turnball, 1996, maternal satisfaction (Wolke D, 2002) …”

Step 1: Offers All Birthing Mothers Unrestricted Access to Birth Companions, Labor Support, Professional Midwifery Care

“…Quality: B Quantity: B Consistency: B Women cared for by professional midwives report increased satisfaction in the following areas (De Koninck, 2001;Harvey, 2002;Hodnett, 2000;Hundley, 1997;Oakley, 1995;Shields, 1998;Turnbull, 1996): Professional midwifery care reduces costs when compared with physicians working with similar populations for the following reasons (Blanchette, 1995;Carr, 2000;Harvey, 1996;Oakley, 1995;Oakley, 1996;Turnbull, 1996) …”