Episode 166 - Should all women have continuity of care?

In today's solo episode i discuss the continuity of care midwifery model and discuss its benefits as well as its limitations. Would love to hear your thoughts over on my instagram - link below.Resources & Linkso  🤰Join my Patreon for exclusive podcast episodes, guided relaxations, and extra birth preparation support; everything you need to feel calm and confident going into birth. Explore here.o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Serviceso  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courseso  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee hereo  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book Listo  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Hereo  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Hereo  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nesto  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offero  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop HereReferencesSandall J, et al. (2024). Midwife continuity of care models versus other models of care for childbearing women. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4, CD004667.Green JM, Renfrew MJ, Curtis PA. (2000). Continuity of carer: what matters to women? A review of the evidence. Midwifery, 16(3), 186–196.McInnes RJ, et al. (2020). Implementing continuity of midwife carer – just a friendly face? A realist evaluation. BMC Health Services Research, 20, 304.Middlemiss AL, et al. (2024). Barriers and facilitators when implementing midwifery continuity of carer: a narrative analysis of the international literature. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24, 540.National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2021). Antenatal care (NG201).National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2023). Quality Standard 22: Continuity of carer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.