Abstract
Clothing in labour is a subject missing from standard student textbooks, guidelines and research. Despite a requirement for midwives to be person-centred and to advocate for care that optimises physiological labour, this appears to be a factor not yet considered. An awareness of the effect wearing a hospital gown has on the birthing person’s wellbeing will allow midwives to support the person’s autonomy and empower choice and control. This article reviews existing research on the effect of hospital gowns in other care environments and the physiology underlying this and highlights the need for research in this area.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
