The Couvade syndrome or pregnancy-related symptoms in men occurs mainly in industrialised countries around the globe. However, a comprehensive review of available literature suggests that there is a notable dearth of research within the United Kingdom. To address this, a 2-phase…
Analysis of longitudinal data is a rapidly growing field of statistical analysis, in response to the increasing availability of longitudinal datasets in many disciplines. Longitudinal studies are becoming more popular as they allow investigation of the same individuals over time…
This commentary is a reflective account of research published over the last eleven years. It highlights the themes underlying the publications and tracks the development of the author's research skills while simultaneously showing the impact of the publications on knowledge in t…
This study examines labour ward culture on two British labour wards, in terms of mother-baby contact and breastfeeding, which has not been empirically researched since 1985 (Garforth & Garcia 1989). ‘Aims’: to investigate the organisational culture; examine mothers' beliefs and …
Perinatal regionalization (PR) is one of several solutions proposed to increase access to quality care and improve infant health outcomes. PR, a systems approach to coordinating healthcare services to ensure mothers and babies receive the care they need, has been recognized as a…