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Research: Experiences of South African student midwives in following up on the care of a pregnant woman from pregnancy until 6 weeks after delivery
Abstract
Objective. To explore and describe student midwives’ experiences in the follow-up of a woman through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and until 6 weeks after delivery.
Methods. The research design was qualitative, descriptive, exploratory and contextual. Purposive sampling was used, and 21 student midwives consented to be part of the study. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with the student midwives after they completed the follow-up project. These interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim by an independent transcribing service.
Results. The findings in relation to the research question were synthesised under three themes: building relationships with the women; challenges associated with the follow-up experience; and positive aspects of this experience.
Conclusion. The follow-up experience provided midwifery students with unique and important learning opportunities that they would not have experienced in standard or hospital-based clinical placements alone.
