Browsing Fakultet for helsevitenskap (HV) by Journals "Midwifery"
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Association of oxytocin augmentation and duration of labour with postpartum haemorrhage: A cohort study of nulliparous women
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective: Both duration of labour and use of oxytocin for augmentation are known risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage but distinguishing between the significance of these factors is complex. In this study, we aimed ... -
Giving birth and becoming a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative analysis of 806 women's responses to three open-ended questions in an online survey.
(Midwifery;Volume 109, June 2022, 103321, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-26)Background: When Europe was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, changes were made in maternity care to reduce infections. In Norway, hospital maternity wards, postnatal wards, and neonatal units’ companions and visitors were ... -
The Labour Progression Study (LaPS): duration of labour following Zhang's guideline and the WHO partograph - a cluster randomised trial
(Midwifery;Volume 81, February 2020, 102578, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-18)Objective: To investigate labour duration in different phases of labour when adhering to Zhang’s guideline for labour progression compared with the WHO partograph. Design: A secondary analysis of a cluster randomised ... -
Practice, skills and experience with the Pinard stethoscope for intrapartum Foetal monitoring: Focus group interviews with Norwegian midwives
(Midwifery;Volume 108, May 2022, 103288, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-01)Objective: In most high-income countries, the cardiotocography and handheld Doppler device have replaced the Pinard stethoscope for intrapartum foetal monitoring. As a result, the skills required to use the Pinard are ... -
Women's experience with using a smartphone app (the Pregnant+ app) to manage gestational diabetes mellitus in a randomized controlled trial
(Midwifery;Volume 58, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-03)Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with controlling their blood glucose values and receiving health and nutrition information using a ...