Midwives' Physiological Approach at the Third Stage of Labour: A Scoping Review

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Authors

Elena Tarlazzi · Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Rimini

Virginia Berini · IRCCS Azienda Ospedliero-Universitaria di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola

Lorenzo Brevi · Ospedale Infermi di Rimini

R. Ferrandino · University of Ferrara

Mara Tormen · University of Ferrara

Dila Parma · University of Bologna

Rosaria Cappadona

Abstract

Midwifery care during the physiological third stage of labour must balance safety and trust in the woman's body. More research is needed to assess expectant management in home births and midwifery-led units, with a focus on individual needs and the long-term impacts of a physiological approach.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and fetal healthcare Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Birth

DOI: 10.1111/birt.70048

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