Midwives׳ experiences of the factors that facilitate normal birth among low risk women at a public hospital in Australia

in Australia, most births take place in obstetric models of care, in which the majority of midwives are employed. The birth environment, in these units, is often risk-adverse with high rates of intervention and caesarean section. Midwives, wishing to promote normal birth in obstetric led units, face a number of challenges and often feel unsupported by senior colleagues. This situation causes conflict and gives rise to stress and unmet support needs.