In this first paper in a series of four papers on midwifery, we aimed to examine, comprehensively
and systematically, the contribution midwifery can make to the quality of care of women …

Background Despite the widely documented risks of not breastfeeding, initiation rates
remain relatively low in many high‐income countries, particularly among women in lower‐income …

There is ample evidence of the short‐ and long‐term health benefits of breastfeeding for
mothers and infants, yet breastfeeding rates remain low in the UK, particularly in areas of high …

Despite decades of considerable economic investment in improving the health of families
and newborns world‐wide, aspirations for maternal and newborn health have yet to be …

Background Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people represent the most disadvantaged minority
groups in Europe, having the poorest health outcomes. This systematic review addressed …

Background Good nutrition is important during pregnancy, breastfeeding and early life to
optimise the health of women and children. It is difficult for low-income families to prioritise …

… This work is produced by Alison McFadden under the terms of Researcher Development
Award research training fellowship issued by the NIHR. The views expressed in this publication …

Background There is extensive evidence of important health risks for infants and mothers
related to not breastfeeding. In 2003, the World Health Organization recommended that infants …

In the concluding paper of this Series about midwifery, we look at the policy implications
from the framework for quality maternal and newborn care, the potential effect of life-saving …

Background Recent evidence indicates that continuity models of maternity care result in
improved clinical and psychosocial outcomes, but their causal mechanisms are poorly …