Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives
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The reduction of time available to midwives during the hospital postnatal stay suggests that there is a need to review postnatal care. Innovative strategies are required which give attention to specific family needs and assist in the transition to parenthood. Nevertheless, new ideas and changes are not always readily accepted in midwifery practice. ⋯ It appears that the provision of hospital postnatal care has been influenced by an underlying culture in midwifery practice, which in turn, has impeded the change required to enhance postnatal care.