Improving psychoeducation for women fearful of childbirth: Evaluation of a research translation project

Psychoeducation provided by midwives is of benefit to women experiencing high levels of birth fear. While psychoeducation training was successful in enhancing midwives' knowledge, skills and confidence; embedding the counselling framework in everyday practice was challenging. Counselling is more easily implemented within midwifery caseload models which enable midwives to build relationships with women across their pregnancy.