We’re conducting research to explore how best practice in maternity care is implemented during the intrapartum period.
This study focuses on the enablers and barriers midwives face in delivering safe, respectful care and how system pressures shape everyday practice.
Your insights are crucial in helping identify what supports midwives, what gets in the way, and how care can be improved for both staff and families.
Are you a Midwife in Scotland?
What’s involved?
30-60 min interview (online/in person/email option)
Confidential, voluntary, ethically approved
Amazon Gift Voucher for your time!
Register your interest by clicking the link!
Support This Research!
Help Improve Birth Experiences
We are conducting important research on birth safety and maternity care to better understand the challenges parents face and how we can improve support within the NHS. Your participation and support can make a real difference!
How You Can Help
Download & Share the Research Flyer – Spread awareness in your local community, birth groups, and among parents.
Scan the QR Code – Share it on social media, with friends, doulas, and midwives who can share or take part.
Encourage Participation – If you know someone who has given birth in the NHS, invite them to take part in the study.
This research is conducted as part of an independent PhD study at Heriot-Watt University. It is separate from the doula work available, and participation in this study does not involve or require any engagement with any offerings attached to this site.
See participant information sheet for more info on your rights and confidentiality.