Experiences of maternity care among women at increased risk of preterm birth receiving midwifery continuity of care compared to women receiving standard care: Results from the POPPIE pilot trial

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 16; no. 4; p. e0248588
• Main Authors: Fernandez Turienzo, Cristina, Silverio, Sergio A, Coxon, Kirstie, Brigante, Lia, Seed, Paul T, Shennan, Andrew H, Sandall, Jane
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 21.04.2021; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Care and treatment; Health aspects; Medical care; Medicine and Health Sciences; Midwifery; People and Places; Pregnant women; Premature birth; Psychological aspects; Quality management; Research and Analysis Methods; Social aspects; United Kingdom

Midwifery continuity of care models for women at low and mixed risk of complications have been shown to improve women's experiences of care. However, there is limited research on care experiences among women at increased risk of preterm birth. We aimed to explore the experiences of care among w...