Midwives' Perspectives on a Program Supporting Spontaneous Pushing During the Second Stage of Labor: A Qualitative Study

Key Points

• The aim was to understand midwives' views on the implementation of spontaneous pushing during labor.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with midwives
• Analyzed perspectives on spontaneous pushing
• Identified gaps between evidence and practice
• Midwives reported a lack of alignment between evidence and practice
• Highlighted the need for prenatal education for women
• Stressed the importance of professional training for maternity staff