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This study aims to explore how Community Midwifery Care impacts maternal and neonatal wellbeing during the postnatal period.

Impact of Community Midwifery Care (CMC) on maternal and neonatal wellbeing in postnatal period: a qualitative study

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Qualitative study investigates Community Midwifery Care's effects on maternal and neonatal wellbeing, suggesting improved experiences.

This study aims to explore how Community Midwifery Care impacts maternal and neonatal wellbeing during the postnatal period.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with women who received Community Midwifery Care.
Used qualitative analysis to identify themes related to maternal and neonatal concerns.
Achieved thematic saturation with 24 participants from one Italian hospital.
Identified two main themes regarding puerperium concerns and knowledge of CMC services.
Found that Community Midwifery Care enhanced mothers' emotional support and breastfeeding confidence.
Suggested integration of CMC into standard postnatal practices to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Lumia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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