Midwifery
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Migrant women are more likely to experience sub-optimal maternity outcomes and are often described in a problematised way. Communication is crucial in maternity and can be compromised if the language of that service is delivered in a language incomprehensible to migrant women. ⋯ Working with migrant women requires a salutary focus. Maternity care professionals involved in the care of this population need to consider individual internal and external resources and avoid treating migrant women as a problematic group. Maternity care provision needs to acknowledge migrant women's strengths, values and expectations and adapt local services. This is done by addressing individual woman's needs through a salutary focus, person-centredness and a system of care that values relationships and social connectedness.
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The developing world has a significantly high risk of women and babies dying during childbirth. Interprofessional simulation training has improved birth practices and outcomes by impacting clinical and non-technical skills like communication, teamwork, leadership and effective use of resources. While these programs have become a training requirement in many high-income countries, they have not been widely introduced in the low-income, low-resource settings. ⋯ Mobile obstetric and neonatal simulation training workshops were useful for medical and midwifery staff, and students in different health settings in India and may have a role as a routine training tool for health professionals involved in childbirth.