Midwives perspectives of their training and education requirements in maternal obesity: A qualitative study

the provision of a systematic approach to training and education is endorsed by midwives, and would provide the required level of knowledge and skills to deliver the recommended standard of care appropriate to their practice. It is clear that midwives require both training and education, although there are challenges to midwives' engagement with effective continuous professional development largely outside their control. Realistic models of training and education are required to address midwives' needs, and these should be thoroughly evaluated for impact on midwifery practice, and on obese women's health and well-being.