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Exploring inconsistent breastfeeding advice: 2

2002 Simmons V (2002). Exploring inconsistent breastfeeding advice: 2. British Journal of Midwifery, 10(10): 616-19. Abstract Inconsistent breastfeeding advice and support has been linked to the early cessation of breastfeeding (Rajan 1993, Department of Health, 1988). The available literature fails to explain why inconsistent advice exists, or why this problem has developed and persists.…
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Exploring inconsistent advice & practice: Part 3

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2003 Simmons V (2003). Exploring inconsistent advice & practice: Part 3. British Journal of Midwifery, 11(9): 564-67. Abstract This is the final in a series of three articles. The first two articles presented a primary research study which explored if, and why, inconsistent breastfeeding advice and practice existed amongst a group of midwives and health…
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Nurse-midwives’ experiences with planned home birth: Impact on attitudes and practice

2009 Vedam S, Stoll K, Aaker J, White S, Schummers L. (2009). Nurse-midwives’ experiences with planned home birth: Impact on attitudes and practice. Birth, 34(4): 274-282. [available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20002419] Abstract Background: Health care providers’ attitudes toward maternity care options influence the nature of informed decision-making discussions and patient choice. A woman’s choice of…
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Reducing maternal mortality in Uganda: Applying the “three delays” framework

2011 Ellis C, Schummers L, Rostoker M. Reducing maternal mortality in Uganda: Applying the “three delays” framework. International Journal of Childbirth, 1(4): 218-226(9). Abstract Purpose: This article examines maternal mortality in Uganda through the “Three Delays“ framework. This framework asserts that maternal mortality in developing countries results from three delays to accessing appropriate health…
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Midwifery, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed “Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices” onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the universal significance of midwifery across diverse cultures.