Midwifery Assessment of the Perineum After Childbirth: An Exploration of Competence and Confidence8

This study aimed to explore midwives’ experiences of perineal assessment and repair. In-depth interviews with 18 midwives generated three themes confirming decision-making, justifying self others, space for birth. We found repair be complex embodied. have named the learning system underpinning journey competence confidence recommend its incorporation into any student or preceptorship training model. would move away from dissatisfying task approach care after birth a more holistic that supports women’s wellbeing their physical function.