Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health
Women's Experiences of Community‐Based Midwifery Care Provided by Independent Midwives in Turkey: A Qualitative Study Based on the World Health Organization Positive Childbirth Experience Framework
Introduction Midwife‐led birth models are gaining increasing acceptance because of their potential to promote respectful, woman‐centered, and positive birth experiences. However, evidence regarding women's lived experiences of midwife‐led births in Turkey is limited. This study aimed to investigate women's experiences, perceptions, and thoughts regarding midwife‐led births in Turkey within the World Health Organization (WHO) Positive Birth Experience Framework. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was employed. …