The Use of Video-Calls in Early Labour Care: Exploring Midwives' Views of the Potential Benefits and Challenges

Helen Spiby

University of Nottingham

Helen Spiby is Professor of Midwifery at the University of Nottingham, UK. Current research interests include early labour, preparation for labour and birth and the wellbeing of midwives.  Helen has a longstanding commitment to developing research capacity in midwifery and supporting evidence based practice.  

Abstract

Background: Early labour calls to maternity units are a key locus of dissatisfaction for childbearing women. Although staying at home has benefits for women, some feel uncared for or unwelcome when they are asked to delay... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Helen Spiby (University of Nottingham)
  2. Julie Roberts (University of Nottingham)
  3. Holly Kennedy, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN (Yale University)
  4. Mary Ann Faucher (Baylor University)
  5. Bernie Divall (University of Nottingham)

Topic Areas

1. Studies that integrate knowledge from a range of scientific approaches and/or perspecti , Studies of and contributions to practice and/or service organisation

Session

PS3 » Poster viewing (13:30 - Wednesday, 4th October, Woodlands)

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