Women׳s views on partnership working with midwives during pregnancy and childbirth

NHS Trusts should review the models of care available to women to ensure that these are not only safe but support women׳s psycho-social and emotional needs as well. Partnership case loading models enable midwives and women to form trusting relationships that empowers women to feel involved in decision making and to exercise choice. Group antenatal and postnatal care models also effectively utilise midwifery time whilst increasing maternal satisfaction and social engagement. Technology should also be used more effectively to facilitate inter-professional communication and to provide a more flexible service to women.