Perceptions of labour pain management of Dutch primary care midwives: a focus group study

BackgroundLabour pain is a major concern for women, their partners and maternity health care professionals. However, little is known about Dutch midwives’ perceptions of working with women experiencing labour pain. The aim of this study was to explore midwives’ perceptions of supporting women in dealing with pain during labour.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative focus group study with four focus groups, including a total of 23 midwives from 23 …