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EESTI HAIGLATE SÜNNITUSOSAKONDADE ÄMMAEMANDATE HOIAKUD JA KOGEMUSED SEOSES NORMAALSE SÜNNITUSEGA The attitudes and experiences concerning normal childbirth among Estonian labour ward midwives Siiri Põllumaa, Kadri Niin, Triinu Trossmann
Abstract This research study is a part of an applied research “The attitudes, experiences and practice concerning normal childbirth in Estonian labour ward midwives” conducted by Tartu Health Care College and the Estonian Midwives Association. International core documents describe midwives as the advocates of normal birth. Estonian maternity care is described by low maternal and neonatal mortality and a good ratio between vaginal birth and caesarean section. The purpose of this study is to describe the attitudes and experiences concerning normal childbirth among Estonian labour ward midwives. This is a quantitative study that was carried out via connect.ee. Consent for this research study was acquired from the head midwives in Estonian labour wards and from the Research Ethics Committee of the University of Tartu. A total sample of 90 midwives answered the questionnaire (45% of all midwives working in labour wards). SPSS version 23 and MS Excel were used for all analyses. The results are shown using a frequency distribution table and a high score table. An original measurement tool was created based on the ICM (International Confederation of Midwives) document “Essential Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice” and “Clinical guidelines on care in 30
