Midwives’ experiences of using the Mindfetalness method when talking with pregnant women about fetal movements

Information given to pregnant women about fetal movements is important in maternity care and decreased associated with growth restriction stillbirth. The movement pattern different for every fetus perceive types of movements. Mindfetalness a self-assessment method woman use become familiar her unborn baby’s pattern. We aimed explore midwives’ perceptions informing their experiences working daily work. A web-questionnaire was distributed midwives who participated randomized controlled trial evaluating Mindfetalness, the observation In total, 67 clinics Stockholm, Sweden, were or routine care. Of 144 80% answered questionnaire. thought that leaflet supportive work when majority wanted continue distribute ended. also expressed study increased own knowledge Women embraced information positively appreciated written material. talking an but challenging task. useful tool by both midwives.