Carien I. Baas

TL;DR: Care to women and their families could be improved by the following: more continuity of the care provider during the prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods, more information and information specifically tailored for the person, and a personal approach with enough time spent per client.

TL;DR: There is room for midwives to improve their care for women during childbirth particularly in improving the patient centeredness of the care provider, using strategies to enhance sense of control, and focusing on the particular needs of those who experience instrumental vaginal or unplanned cesarean births.

TL;DR: It is concluded that (the postpartum) MCA care is well utilised, and highly rated by most women, and this approach might be useful in other jurisdictions.

TL;DR: In general, MCAs were positive about providing continuous support during childbirth, and most MCAs think that it is unwise to give MCAs additional medical responsibilities, although the opinions differ concerning issues of practical organization.

TL;DR: The best approach to continuous support during labor and the first hours after childbirth of pregnant women should be available on request rather than either not being available or being the standard care.