Student midwives' perception of peer learning during their clinical practice in an obstetric unit: A qualitative study.

Background: Evidence supports peer learning in clinical settings, but it has not been studied in obstetric units. In Sweden, obstetric units are a challenging learning area for student midwives because of the lack of attention to student needs and the stress of attaining the final number of 50 assisted births.

Objectives: To explore how student midwives experienced peer learning during clinical placement in an obstetric unit.