Work Situation of Midwives in Spain: Perception of Autonomy and Intention to Leave the Profession: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Developed countries report specific issues regarding the declining midwifery workforce, and their shortage could have serious consequences for women's sexual and reproductive health. The aim was to understand the perception of autonomy among midwives working in Spain, as well as factors related to their intention to leave the profession and their work environment.

Method: A descriptive and cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire.

Neonatal outcomes after water birth: A retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To compare neonatal outcomes between water births, births with immersion only during labour, and births in which immersion was never used.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed including mother-baby dyads attended between 2009 and 2019 at the Hospital do Salnés regional hospital (Pontevedra, Spain). These women were categorised into 3 groups: water birth; immersion only during dilation; and women who never used immersion.

Breastfeeding and Obstetric Violence during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Spain: Maternal Perceptions.

Catalan legislation, a pioneer in Europe, has defined obstetric violence (OV) as "preventing or hindering access to truthful information, necessary for autonomous and informed decision-making". The definition also states that OV can affect physical and mental health, as well as sexual and reproductive health. Some authors have expressed concern about an increase in OV during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Obstetric Violence in Spain (Part III): Healthcare Professionals, Times, and Areas.

Background: Obstetric violence is a worldwide public health problem, which seems greater in Spain. As no studies were found that identify the most representative healthcare professionals, times, and areas involved in obstetric violence, the objective of this work was to study at what time of maternity, with which professionals, and in what areas women identified obstetric violence.

Methods: This descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional study was performed from January 2018 to June 2019.

Obstetric Violence in Spain (Part II): Interventionism and Medicalization during Birth.

Background: obstetric violence can partially be represented by the high number of interventions and medicalization rates during the birthing process. The objective of the present study was to determine the interventionism and medicalization levels during childbirth in Spain.

Methods: a descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2018 and June 2019.

Obstetric Violence in Spain (Part I): Women's Perception and Interterritorial Differences.

The decentralization of health systems can have direct repercussions on maternity care. Some inequalities can be noted in outcomes, like neonatal and child mortality in Spain. This study aimed to make the presence of obstetric violence in Spain visible as an interterritorial equity criterion.

[Sociocultural and healthcare factors influencing the choice and duration of breast feeding in a regional hospital].

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of breastfeeding in the health area of Salnés Hospital (Vilagarcía, Pontevedra, Spain) and the influence of social and healthcare factors on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding. To evaluate compliance with each of the BFHI (Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative) "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" defined by the WHO/UNICEF.

Method: The study population included all the women who gave birth in Salnés Hospital between august 2004 and september 2005.