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Prof Caroline Hollins-Martin's Outputs (5)

Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing (2009)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J. (2009). Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing. British Journal of Midwifery, 17(5), 279-285. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2009.17.5.42214

The aim of this article is to relate basic findings from research papers to identify the effects that valsalva manoeuvre (‘purple pushing’) has upon maternal and fetal wellbeing. Analysis of 16 papers revealed four main consequences from purple pushi... Read More about Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing.

Protocols, policy directives and choice provision: UK midwives' views (2009)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., & Bull, P. (2009). Protocols, policy directives and choice provision: UK midwives' views. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 22(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860910927952

Purpose – within maternity hospitals midwives are expected to follow the protocol-driven culture and orders issued by senior staff. Simultaneously, midwives are expected to follow social policy documents and the Midwives Rules and Standards that advo... Read More about Protocols, policy directives and choice provision: UK midwives' views.