Midwives' Voices on Early Initiation of Antenatal Care Following a Positive Gravindex Test: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Early Antenatal Care (ANC) initiation is aimed at improving maternal and perinatal health outcomes through the identification of complications and determining the level of care needed. This study aimed to determine the voices of midwives on the provision of early initiation of ANC following positive gravindex.

Materials And Methods: The phenomenology approach underpinned the study.

Support needs of parents with preterm infants at resource-limited neonatal units in Limpopo province: A qualitative study.

Background:  Preterm birth is often unexpected and life-threatening for the baby and/or the mother. When admitted to the hospital, midwives need to provide informational, instrumental, psycho-cultural and emotional support to enhance post-discharge care.

Objectives:  This study aimed to explore and describe the support provided to parents of preterm infants in preparing for post-discharge care.