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Arcus, Charles
ORCID: 0009-0005-1546-8794, Elhindi, James, Winsloe, Chivon
ORCID: 0000-0002-9860-4173, Copas, Andrew, Relph, Sophie, Briley, Annette, Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X, Johnson, Mark, Khalil, Asma et al
(2026)
The Performance of Selective Screening Ultrasound to Detect the Small‐for‐Gestational‐Age Foetus: A Prospective Cohort Study Nested Within the DESiGN Randomised Control Trial.
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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ISSN 1470-0328
Balaam, Marie-Clare
ORCID: 0000-0003-4511-7352, Haith-Cooper, Mel and Mathew, Dinah
(2026)
Evaluating the impact of the Health Access for Refugees (HARP) project on people who are refugees or seeking asylum in Northern England.
Perspectives in Public Health, 146
(3).
pp. 145-148.
ISSN 1757-9139
Balaam, Marie-Clare
ORCID: 0000-0003-4511-7352, Hunt, Carole
ORCID: 0000-0002-2702-6003, Harris, Catherine
ORCID: 0000-0001-7763-830X, Haith-Cooper, Mel and McKnight, Pip
(2026)
Using material culture as a method to explore women’s experiences of the transition to motherhood: a scoping review.
Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice
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ISSN 1753-3015
Carr, Vimbai Patience, Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182, Moran, Victoria Louise
ORCID: 0000-0003-3165-4448 and Strachan, Gill
(2026)
Women's Experiences of Care and Support Following Postpartum Psychosis: A Meta-Ethnography.
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 82
(5).
pp. 4714-4732.
ISSN 0309-2402
Dahlen, Hannah Grace, Keedle, Hazel, Kildea, Sue, Peters, Lilian L, Edqvist, Malin, Downe, Soo
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550, Ormsby, Simone and Agho, Kingsley Emwinyore
(2026)
The impact of maternity care models on perinatal outcomes for women who gave birth and their babies: A national survey.
Women and Birth, 39
(2).
p. 102178.
ISSN 1871-5192
Daniels, Jane P., Walker, Kate F., Bradshaw, Lucy, Dorling, Jon, Ojha, Shalini, Gray, James, Thornton, James G., Plumb, Jane, Petrou, Stavros et al (2026) Universal maternal testing for group B streptococcus in late pregnancy: process outcomes and alongside qualitative study for the GBS3 trial. Early Human Development, 213 . p. 106442. ISSN 0378-3782
David-Olawade, Aanuoluwapo Clement, Fidelis, Sandra Chinaza, Olawuyi, Olabanke Florence, Alabi, John Oluwatosin, Egbon, Eghosasere and Olawade, David B.
ORCID: 0000-0003-0188-9836
(2026)
Digital Twin Technology in Endoscopy: Current Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
.
ISSN 2949-7523
(In Press)
Davies, Janice Anne (2026) Converting between units of mass and volume. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 8 (6). p. 238. ISSN 2631-8385
Downe, Soo
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550
(2026)
Supporting Physiological Labour and Childbirth in Modern Maternity Services.
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 133
(7).
pp. 1340-1341.
ISSN 1470-0328
Hahn, Martha
ORCID: 0009-0007-4492-6744, Grace, Emily, Wilson, Amie, Sheraz, Mohammed, Jenkins, Sian, Cordero, Javier Chaves, Calvo, Gabriel Ruiz, Zamora, Javier, Kingdon, Carol
ORCID: 0000-0002-5958-9257 et al
(2026)
Variation in outcome reporting in studies comparing vacuum-assisted birth versus second-stage caesarean section: a systematic review.
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 30
.
p. 100463.
Harper, Craig A., Lievesley, Rebecca, McKillop, Nadine, Price, Stephanie, Murphy, Rachel, Woodward, Ellie, Dymond, Harriet and Götzl, Christian (2026) Misrepresenting the “MAP” Literature Does Little to Advance Child Abuse Prevention: A Critical Commentary and Response to Farmer, Salter, and Woodlock. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 27 (3). pp. 1000-1008. ISSN 1524-8380
Hives, Lucy
ORCID: 0000-0003-4125-4034, Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182, Harris, Catherine
ORCID: 0000-0001-7763-830X, King, Deborah, Kwansa, Albert, Patel, Aasima
ORCID: 0009-0009-7491-6066, Rennie, Janet, Seaton, Sarah E, Watson, Kylie et al
(2026)
Assessing for neonatal jaundice in the community: an integrative systematic review.
Midwifery, 158
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p. 104804.
ISSN 0266-6138
Jolly, Kate, Clarke, Joanne, Crossland, Nicola
ORCID: 0000-0003-1063-8123, Dombrowski, Stephan, Gkini, Eleni, Hoddinott, Pat, Ingram, Jenny, Johnson, Debbie, McArthur, Christine et al
(2026)
Peer support intervention (ABA-feed) for improving breastfeeding: UK based, multicentre, parallel group randomised controlled trial.
British Medical Journal (BMJ), 2026
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p. 392.
ISSN 1759-2151
Keedle, Hazel, Keedle, Warren, Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182 and Dahlen, Hannah G.
(2026)
“We shouldn't have to beg to be heard” – A qualitative framework analysis of the public submissions to the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry.
Women and Birth, 39
(3).
p. 102209.
ISSN 1871-5192
Mishra, Raman
ORCID: 0000-0001-8257-6019, Guyatt, Anna L, Medisauskaite, Asta
ORCID: 0000-0002-0404-775X, Martin, Christopher A, Musuka, Shingai, Katikireddi, Srinivasa Vittal, Woolf, Katherine
ORCID: 0000-0003-4915-0715 and Pareek, Manish
ORCID: 0000-0003-1521-9964
(2026)
Intentions and actions towards leaving healthcare work since COVID-19: group-based trajectory analyses in the UK-REACH cohort.
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 119
(3).
pp. 73-82.
ISSN 0141-0768
Romão, Mateus Eduardo, Setti, Ilaria, Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182, Alfano, Giorgia and Barello, Serena
(2026)
Navigating Medicine and Justice: A Life History and Phenomenological Study of Forensic Doctors’ Experiences.
Journal of Forensic Sciences, 71
(1).
pp. 47-62.
ISSN 0022-1198
Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182, Kuroski, Jennifer
ORCID: 0000-0002-4406-5127, Fontein-Kuipers, Yvonne, Burns, Leah, Cull, Joanne, Leinweber, Julia and Karlsdóttir, Sigfríður Inga
(2026)
Peer support for women who have experienced interpersonal trauma or abuse: An integrative review.
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 40
(1).
e70179.
ISSN 0283-9318
Vasquez, Cristina
ORCID: 0000-0001-9171-2879, D’souza, Apphia Ruth
ORCID: 0009-0006-9843-2363, Nowland, Rebecca
ORCID: 0000-0003-4326-2425, Taylor, Billie Lever
ORCID: 0000-0002-6865-3425, Adlington, Katherine
ORCID: 0000-0002-9296-4952, Pearce, Eiluned
ORCID: 0000-0002-4347-317X and Pitman, Alexandra
ORCID: 0000-0002-9742-1359
(2026)
Impact of interventions addressing perinatal mental health on loneliness and/or satisfaction with social support: systematic review.
BMC Psychiatry, 26
.
p. 383.
Zakarija‐Grković, Irena
ORCID: 0000-0002-3618-6017, Drandić, Daniela, Pavičić Bošnjak, Anita, Vidović Roguljić, Ana, Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182 and Amir, Lisa H.
ORCID: 0000-0002-2510-1399
(2026)
Adherence to Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Global Standards During the COVID ‐19 Pandemic: A Nationwide, Cross‐Sectional Study.
Acta Paediatrica, 15
(4).
pp. 932-941.
ISSN 0803-5253
van den Berg, Lauri M. M.
ORCID: 0000-0002-5169-0326, Henrichs, Jens, van Dillen, Jeroen, Downe, Soo
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550, Verhoeven, Corine
ORCID: 0000-0002-0001-0888 and de Jonge, Ank
(2026)
Childbirth Experiences in the United Kingdom Compared to the Netherlands: A Cross‐Sectional Survey Study.
Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, 53
(1).
pp. 129-138.
ISSN 0730-7659
Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X, Black, Mairead
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X and Miller, Jaime
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X
(2026)
Communicating Risk and Supporting Informed Choice of Mode of Birth.
In:
Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care: Putting Risk in Its Place.
Critical Studies in Risk and Uncertainty, 1
.
Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 347-369.
ISBN 978-3-032-02730-6
Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X, Cheyney, Melissa
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X and De Vries, Raymond
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X
(2026)
Risk and Choosing to Birth at Home.
In:
Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care: Putting Risk in Its Place.
Critical Studies in Risk and Uncertainty, 1
.
Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 233-261.
ISBN 978-3-032-02730-6
Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X, Scamell, Mandie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X and De Vries, Raymond
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X
(2026)
Conclusion: Putting Risk in Its Place.
In:
Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care: Putting Risk in Its Place.
Critical Studies in Risk and Uncertainty, 1
.
Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 471-487.
ISBN 978-3-032-02730-6
Downe, Soo
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550, Feeley, Claire and Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X
(2026)
Globalisation and the Risk Problem in Maternity Care.
In:
Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care: Putting Risk in Its Place.
Critical Studies in Risk and Uncertainty, 1
.
Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 141-163.
ISBN 978-3-032-02730-6
Scamell, Mandie
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550, Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X and De Vries, Raymond
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X
(2026)
Feminisms and Models of Care.
In:
Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care: Putting Risk in Its Place.
Critical Studies in Risk and Uncertainty, 1
.
Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 167-187.
ISBN 978-3-032-02730-6
Scamell, Mandie, De Vries, Raymond and Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X
(2026)
Introducing Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care.
In:
Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care: Putting Risk in Its Place.
Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 3-20.
ISBN 978-3-032-02730-6
Hill, James Edward
ORCID: 0000-0003-1430-6927, Harris, Catherine
ORCID: 0000-0001-7763-830X, Beckett, Helen
ORCID: 0000-0003-4154-4859, Franklin, Anita, Allnock, Debra and Kuroski, Jennifer
ORCID: 0000-0002-4406-5127
(2026)
INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE –WHAT WORKS FOR WHOM, UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES, AND WHY.
Project Report.
Foundations.
Sharma, E., Miller, J., Pérez Arribas, I. and Hili, C. (2026) A good practice guide for maternity research among women seeking sanctuary. Project Report. City of Sanctuary Maternity Stream.
Byrom, Anna, Feeley, Claire, Akooji, Naseerah
ORCID: 0000-0002-8254-3257 and Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182
(2026)
Sustaining midwifery continuity of carer in practice: A system-wide mixed-method evaluation of a local maternity and neonatal service in North-West England.
In: 34th ICM Triennial Congress, 14-18 June 2026, Lisbon, Portugal.
Byrom, Sheena, Byrom, Anna, Downe, Soo
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550 and Feeley, Claire
(2026)
To present the work of a national collaboration of midwives, obstetricians, academics, maternity care supporters, addressing the growing crisis in UK maternity services.
In: 34th ICM Triennial Congress, 14-18 June 2026, Lisbon, Portugal.
Dondapati, Neena, Kaur, Inderjeet, Radha, Reddy, Thangarathinam, Shakila, Kumar K.v.n.s, Anil and Gavvala, Nagendra (2026) Strengthening health systems for safe and appropriate caesarean use in low-middle income countries (LMIC): Learnings from the C-Safe pilot intervention in Andhra Pradesh, India. In: 34th ICM Triennial Congress, 14-18 June 2026, Lisbon, Portugal.
Downe, Soo
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550, Cohen, Susanna, Calkins, Kimberley, Khousnoutdinova, Lilia, Krishnan, Vijaya, Pascali-Bonaro, Debra and Therrien, Michelle.
(2026)
Transforming maternity care: Midwives as leaders in teaching and innovating for respectful, physiological birth.
In: 34th ICM Triennial Congress, 14-18 June 2026, Lisbon, Portugal.
Rose, Lindsey (2026) Evolution of the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) textbook in a pocket digital app and its impact on the professional practice of healthcare practitioners. In: N/A, N/A, N/A.
Vedeler, Carina, Nilsen, Anna Britt Vilka, Downe, Soo
ORCID: 0000-0003-2848-2550, Schauer Eri, Tine and Myhre, Enid
(2026)
Women’s perceptions of compassionate midwifery caring actions: Sensitivity as the foundation of compassionate care.
In: 34th ICM Triennial Congress, 14-18 June 2026, Lisbon, Portugal.
Scamell, Mandie, Coxon, Kirstie
ORCID: 0000-0001-5480-597X and De Vries, Raymond
(2026)
Risk and Uncertainty in Maternity Care: Putting Risk in Its Place.
Critical Studies in Risk and Uncertainty, 1
.
Palgrave Macmillan.
ISBN 978-3-032-02730-6
Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182, Feeley, Claire and Dahan, Orli
(2026)
Emotionally-centred Perinatal Care, Practices and Experiences.
Frontiers in Global Women's Health
.
Frontiers Media.
ISBN 978-2-8325-7920-6
Oakley, Gillian (2026) An exploration of consultation models used by recently qualified advanced clinical practitioners/non-medical prescribers in practice. Doctoral thesis, University of Lancashire.
Dahan, Orli Dahan, Thomson, Gill
ORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182 and Feeley, Claire
(2026)
Editorial: Emotionally-centred Perinatal Care, Practices and Experiences.
Frontiers Media.
Daniels, Jane P, Walker, Kate F, Bradshaw, Lucy, Dorling, Jon, Ojha, Shalini, Gray, James, Thornton, James G, Plumb, Jane, Petrou, Stavros et al (2026) Corrigendum to "Universal maternal testing for group B streptococcus in late pregnancy: process outcomes and alongside qualitative study for the GBS3 trial" [Early Hum. Dev. 213 (2026) Page 1-5/P106442]. Elsevier.