Pregnancy; an opportunity to return to a healthy lifestyle: a qualitative study.

Background: The lifestyle of the mother during pregnancy can affectthe health of their baby. Since lifestyle change is a sociocultural act and the motivations associated with lifestyle patterns during pregnancy cannot be explained in quantitative studies, a comprehensive study of the lifestyle during pregnancy and factors influencing its patterns was needed to investigate it from different aspects. Thus, the present study aimed to explore 'mothers' perceptions and experiences about lifestyle patterns during and after pregnancy and the reasons for adopting these lifestyles.

Evaluation of validation characteristics of comprehensive midwifery examination checklists to evaluate the clinical skills of midwifery students: A methodological study.

Background: Due to the high percentage of need for clinical techniques in the field of midwifery, evaluation of clinical skills of graduates is necessary.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the validation characteristics of comprehensive examination checklists in midwifery students.

Design: The present study was a methodological study in which seven checklists related to important midwifery skills were entered into the psychometric process.