The impact of planning for COVID-19 on private practising midwives in Australia.

Homer, CSE; Davies-Tuck, M; Dahlen, HG; Scarf, VL

The impact of planning for COVID-19 on private practising midwives in Australia.

Homer, CSE Davies-Tuck, M Dahlen, HG Scarf, VL

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Citation:: Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives, 2021, 34, (1), pp. e32-e37
Issue Date:: 2021-02-01

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dc.contributor.author	Homer, CSE
dc.contributor.author	Davies-Tuck, M
dc.contributor.author	Dahlen, HG
dc.contributor.author	Scarf, VL
dc.date.accessioned	2021-04-21T23:41:15Z
dc.date.available	2020-09-18
dc.date.available	2021-04-21T23:41:15Z
dc.date.issued	2021-02-01
dc.identifier.citation	Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives, 2021, 34, (1), pp. e32-e37
dc.identifier.issn	1871-5192
dc.identifier.issn	1878-1799
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dc.description.abstract	<h4>Problem</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic response has required planning for the safe provision of care. In Australia, privately practising midwives are an important group to consider as they often struggle for acceptance by the health system.<h4>Background</h4>There are around 200 Endorsed Midwives eligible to practice privately in Australia (privately practising midwives) who provide provide the full continuum of midwifery care.<h4>Aim</h4>To explore the experience of PPMs in relation to the response to planning for the COVID-19 pandemic.<h4>Methods</h4>An online survey was distributed through social media and personal networks to privately practising midwives in Australia in April 2020.<h4>Results</h4>One hundred and three privately practising midwives responded to the survey. The majority (82%) felt very, or well informed, though nearly half indicated they would value specifically tailored information especially from professional bodies. One third (35%) felt prepared regarding PPE but many lacked masks, gowns and gloves, hand sanitiser and disinfectant. Sixty four percent acquired PPE through social media community sharing sites, online orders, hardware stores or made masks. Sixty-eight percent of those with collaborative arrangements with local hospitals reported a lack of support and were unable to support women who needed transfer to hospital. The majority (93%) reported an increase in the number of enquiries relating to homebirth.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Privately practising midwives were resourceful, sought out information and were prepared. Support from the hospital sector was not always present. Lessons need to be learned especially in terms of integration, support, education and being included as part of the broader health system.
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dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Home Childbirth
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Maternal Health Services
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Nurse Midwives
dc.subject.mesh	Pandemics
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
dc.subject.mesh	Private Practice
dc.subject.mesh	SARS-CoV-2
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dc.subject.mesh	Humans
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dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
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dc.subject.mesh	Nurse Midwives
dc.subject.mesh	Maternal Health Services
dc.subject.mesh	Private Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
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dc.subject.mesh	Pandemics
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dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19
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dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Home Childbirth
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Maternal Health Services
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Nurse Midwives
dc.subject.mesh	Pandemics
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
dc.subject.mesh	Private Practice
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dc.title	The impact of planning for COVID-19 on private practising midwives in Australia.
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Abstract:

Problem

The COVID-19 pandemic response has required planning for the safe provision of care. In Australia, privately practising midwives are an important group to consider as they often struggle for acceptance by the health system.

Background

There are around 200 Endorsed Midwives eligible to practice privately in Australia (privately practising midwives) who provide provide the full continuum of midwifery care.

Aim

To explore the experience of PPMs in relation to the response to planning for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

An online survey was distributed through social media and personal networks to privately practising midwives in Australia in April 2020.

Results

One hundred and three privately practising midwives responded to the survey. The majority (82%) felt very, or well informed, though nearly half indicated they would value specifically tailored information especially from professional bodies. One third (35%) felt prepared regarding PPE but many lacked masks, gowns and gloves, hand sanitiser and disinfectant. Sixty four percent acquired PPE through social media community sharing sites, online orders, hardware stores or made masks. Sixty-eight percent of those with collaborative arrangements with local hospitals reported a lack of support and were unable to support women who needed transfer to hospital. The majority (93%) reported an increase in the number of enquiries relating to homebirth.

Conclusion

Privately practising midwives were resourceful, sought out information and were prepared. Support from the hospital sector was not always present. Lessons need to be learned especially in terms of integration, support, education and being included as part of the broader health system.

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