Care of women and application of the principle of informed consent to interventions during birth in the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Introduction: In the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, inadequate intrapartum care protocols were in place. Many organizations have responded promptly and recognized the importance of adherence to appropriate guidelines. The International Confederation of Midwives issued an official statement on 29 March 2020, which states that every woman has the right to information, to give consent, to refuse consent, and to have her choices and decisions respected and upheld.

Lithuanian midwives' attitudes and actions during low-risk birth.

Introduction: This study sheds light on the attitudes and practices of Lithuanian midwives during low-risk births. The aim is to reveal how autonomous work is incorporated into daily routines, how care is oriented towards the mother, and how care is delivered before and during interventions. It highlights midwives' views on both their own and their colleagues' actions during labor, what is aimed for and what outcome is expected.