What do midwifery leaders need in order to be effective in contributing to the reform of maternity services?

Problem: Little is known about what midwifery leaders need to effectively contribute to maternity services reform.

Background: Despite evidence establishing midwifery continuity of care as the gold standard of maternity care, implementation of these models has been slow. Midwives in health service leadership roles are in an ideal position to re-orientate maternity services to midwifery continuity of care.