Collaboration between midwives and pregnant women during childbirth

The Effect of Childbirth Performed in Collaboration With Midwife-Pregnant Under the Partnership Model on Childbirth Experience and Childbirth Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Study

Not applicable Interventional Munzur University · NCT05955053

This study tests whether a new partnership approach between midwives and pregnant women during childbirth can improve the birth experience and satisfaction for mothers.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment154 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexFemale
SponsorMunzur University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tunceli)
Trial IDNCT05955053 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the impact of a partnership model between midwives and pregnant women on childbirth experiences and satisfaction. It aims to address the challenges posed by the medicalization of midwifery care, which has diminished midwives' autonomy and the quality of care provided to expectant mothers. The research will involve 154 participants, with one group receiving personalized midwifery care during delivery while the control group will not receive any intervention. Data will be collected using various scales to assess collaboration, birth experience, and satisfaction, and analyzed through statistical methods.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women aged 18-35 who are in the active phase of labor with a single, healthy fetus.

Not a fit: Patients with chronic diseases, those over 35 years old, or who are unable to communicate effectively in Turkish may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the childbirth experience and satisfaction for pregnant women.

How similar studies have performed: While there are studies showing the benefits of continuity in midwifery care, this specific partnership model has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Between the ages of 18-35,
* Childbirth started and hospitalized,
* Having a live, single, healthy fetus,
* In the active phase (dilatation= 4 cm and above),
* No maternal and fetal complications that may affect labor,
* At least primary school graduate and no language-communication problem,
* Pregnant women who accepted to participate in the study and whose consent was obtained will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those with a chronic disease,
* Those with multiparous pregnancy,
* Adolescent pregnant women under the age of 18,
* Advanced age pregnant women over 35 years old,
* Being unable to speak Turkish and having communication difficulties,

Where this trial is running

Tunceli

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Birth, FirstCare Pattern, MaternalCarePregnancy RelatedChildbirth satisfactionMidwife-pregnant partnershipMidwife-pregnant cooperationChildbirth experience
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.