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Exposure to traumatic perinatal experiences and posttraumatic stress symptoms in midwives: prevalence and association with burnout (2014)
Journal Article
Sheen, K., Spiby, H., & Slade, P. (2015). Exposure to traumatic perinatal experiences and posttraumatic stress symptoms in midwives: prevalence and association with burnout. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52(2), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.11.006

Background: Midwives provide care in a context where life threatening or stressful events can occur. Little is known about their experiences of traumatic events or the implications for psychological health of this workforce. Objectives: To investiga... Read More about Exposure to traumatic perinatal experiences and posttraumatic stress symptoms in midwives: prevalence and association with burnout.

Evaluating the 'Focus on Normal Birth and Reducing Caesarean Section Rates Rapid Improvement Programme': a mixed method study in England (2014)
Journal Article
Marshall, J., Spiby, H., & McCormick, F. (2015). Evaluating the 'Focus on Normal Birth and Reducing Caesarean Section Rates Rapid Improvement Programme': a mixed method study in England. Midwifery, 31(2), 332-340. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2014.10.005

Background: Caesarean section plays an important role in ensuring safety of mother and infant but rising rates are not accompanied by measurable improvements in maternal or neonatal mortality or morbidity. The ‘Focus on Normal Birth and Reducing Caes... Read More about Evaluating the 'Focus on Normal Birth and Reducing Caesarean Section Rates Rapid Improvement Programme': a mixed method study in England.