Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of positive childbirth experiences: A discussion paper
Journal Article
Leinweber, J., Fontein‐Kuipers, Y., Karlsdottir, S. I., Ekström‐Bergström, A., Nilsson, C., Stramrood, C., & Thomson, G. (in press)
Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of positive childbirth experiences: A discussion paper. Birth, https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12666
Introduction: A positive childbirth experience promotes women’s health, both during and beyond the perinatal period. Understanding what constitutes a positive childbirth exper...
Midwifery-led care: A single mixed-methods synthesis
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y., Degraeve, J., Bosmans, V., Thaels, E., & Mestdagh, E. (in press)
Midwifery-led care: A single mixed-methods synthesis. International Journal of Healthcare Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/20479700.2022.2070824
Background: Midwifery Led Care (MLC) has shown to be beneficial for women and for midwives. The implementation of MLC remains challenging.
Objective: To explore the utility ...
Antwerp's 'Black mirror' of midwifery practice and education: forecasting the future
Presentation / Conference
Kuipers, Y., Bleijenbergh, R., & Mestdagh, E. (2022, February)
Antwerp's 'Black mirror' of midwifery practice and education: forecasting the future. Paper presented at CARE4: International Scientific Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Online
Background: Obstetrics and midwifery are changing rapidly due to maternal demographic evolutions, risk-management, policy changes and medical-technological developments. Witho...
A Q-methodology study: MEtoWE project
Presentation / Conference
Kuipers, Y. (2020, March)
A Q-methodology study: MEtoWE project. Poster presented at Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (THEconf2020), Dublin
Objective: In this study we aimed to reveal midwives’ distinct perspectives about midwifery support of women in their transition process during the continuum from pregnancy to...
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review
Presentation / Conference
Kuipers, Y. (2019, November)
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review. Poster presented at ESPACOMP Congress, Porto, Portugal
Background: Non-medical prescribing is a new skill in midwifery practice. Information is needed on whether this is an activity that is feasible, appropriate, meaningful and ef...
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review
Journal Article
Fontein-Kuipers, Y., Brouns, M., Driessen, E., Mestdagh, E., & Van Rompaey, B. (2019)
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review. Evidence Based Midwifery, 17(1), 27-34
Background: Non-medical prescribing is a new skill in midwifery practice. Information is needed on whether this is an activity that is feasible, appropriate, meaningful and ef...
How the Topic 'Transition to Parenthood' Relates to the Learning and Role Expectation of Dutch Student Midwives Who-Are-Mothers
Journal Article
Fontein-Kuipers, Y., Kogels, E., & Kolukirik, G. (2018)
How the Topic 'Transition to Parenthood' Relates to the Learning and Role Expectation of Dutch Student Midwives Who-Are-Mothers. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(1), 1-8
The aim of this qualitative exploratory study, using a constant comparison method, was to explore midwifery students who-are-mothers' perceptions on how the topic 'transition ...
The Role of a Smartphone App for Providing Feedback on Midwifery Training
Journal Article
Gray, T. G., French, L., Haddrill, R., & Farrell, T. (2016)
The Role of a Smartphone App for Providing Feedback on Midwifery Training. International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention, 3(8), 2071-2078. https://doi.org/10.18535/ijmsci/v3i8.08
Background: Student midwives currently provide feedback at the end of a placement. Smartphone technology allows student midwives to provide specific daily feedback on their pl...
An Intervention to Prevent and Reduce Maternal Distress in the Netherlands - Its Development from Start to Finish
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. F. (2016)
An Intervention to Prevent and Reduce Maternal Distress in the Netherlands - Its Development from Start to Finish. Women's Health International, 2(1), https://doi.org/10.19104/whi.2016.115
Prevalence rates and the health problems related to maternal distress instigated the development of an intervention to prevent and reduce maternal distress during pregnancy. I...
Midwifery care in the community during the woman’s pregnancy
Book Chapter
Kuipers, Y. (2014)
Midwifery care in the community during the woman’s pregnancy. In R. Mander, & V. Fleming (Eds.), Becoming a midwife (28-40). (2nd edn.). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203074367-10
Stories such as this made me realise that pregnancy is a major event in the life of a woman and her family and represents a journey to motherhood. How to become a caring, safe...