Women Birth February 2024 PMID 37867094

Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory of physiological plateaus during childbirth.

Marina Weckend, Kylie McCullough, Christine Duffield, Sara Bayes, Clare Davison

Mentions

19
Peak: 10 in Oct 2023
across 3 sources since Oct 2023

Extended reach

66,897
potential audience

Total likes

53

Video views

1,383

Mentions per month

Oct 2023 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter16 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect enthusiasm and support, with phrases like 'groundbreaking new evidence' and calls to 'redefine normal' showing the emphasis on shifting perspectives. The tone and vocabulary highlight a strong belief in the significance of the research, driving deeper engagement and interest among readers.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express support for the publication, emphasizing terms like 'groundbreaking' and phrases like 'let's redefine' that indicate alignment with the findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by highlighting the importance of understanding physiological plateaus and encouraging rethinking traditional views.

EngagementHigh engagement

Commenters reference specific concepts such as 'natural pauses' and the implications for practice, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest the research could influence current childbirth practices and beliefs, although some posts focus more on raising awareness than immediate implementation.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how midwives understand physiological plateaus during labor, viewing them differently depending on whether they follow a medical or holistic approach, with medical models often seeing stagnation as problematic while holistic models see it as a natural part of labor.
  • Using interviews with Australian midwives and grounded theory methods, the research develops a new theory suggesting that these plateaus can be self-regulatory and beneficial, rather than signs of failure.
  • The findings challenge the common medical view that labor must always progress continuously, advocating for a broader understanding of what is healthy and normal during childbirth based on different philosophical perspectives.]

Top posts

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Dr Marina Weckend
@MarinaWeckend · X

Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read the full article here: https://t.co/WvEBtUFksi Let's redefine "normal"!

Oct 26, 2023 · 25 likes · 13 shares · 89 followers View post →
Dr Clare Davison
@sagefemmeclare · X

Our new paper led by the fabulous @MarinaWeckend Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory of physiological plateaus during childbirth - Women and Birth https://t.co/jN559pfYH0

Jan 23, 2024 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 535 followers View post →
Transforming Maternity Environments
@CroydeMedical · X

NEW PAPER! ‘Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory of physiological plateaus during childbirth’ https://t.co/DnbAfCO36S https://t.co/hCT3eHGSSG

Oct 31, 2023 · 1 like · 286 followers View post →
sheena_byrom
@sheena_byrom · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 26,898 followers View post →
Dr Maeve O'Connell RM RGN ☘️
@thelovelymaeve · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 26, 2023 · 13 shares · 14,164 followers View post →
ThePractisingMidwife
@TPM_Journal · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Nov 7, 2023 · 13 shares · 10,497 followers View post →

All mentions

Dr Sara Morris
@Sara_Morris2307 · X

RT @sagefemmeclare: Our new paper led by the fabulous @MarinaWeckend Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory o…

Jan 25, 2024 · 3 shares · 123 followers View post →
Liz Hull
@ElizabethGHull · X

RT @sagefemmeclare: Our new paper led by the fabulous @MarinaWeckend Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory o…

Jan 24, 2024 · 3 shares · 71 followers View post →
Dr Shawn Walker
@SisterShawnRM · X

RT @sagefemmeclare: Our new paper led by the fabulous @MarinaWeckend Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory o…

Jan 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 8,391 followers View post →
Dr Clare Davison
@sagefemmeclare · X

Our new paper led by the fabulous @MarinaWeckend Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory of physiological plateaus during childbirth - Women and Birth https://t.co/jN559pfYH0

Jan 23, 2024 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 535 followers View post →
Carmen Power - Dr in Public Health
@DrCarmenPower1 · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Nov 8, 2023 · 13 shares · 373 followers View post →
ThePractisingMidwife
@TPM_Journal · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Nov 7, 2023 · 13 shares · 10,497 followers View post →
Transforming Maternity Environments
@CroydeMedical · X

NEW PAPER! ‘Failure to progress or just normal? A constructivist grounded theory of physiological plateaus during childbirth’ https://t.co/DnbAfCO36S https://t.co/hCT3eHGSSG

Oct 31, 2023 · 1 like · 286 followers View post →
CALM - Maison de naissance
@MDNcalm · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 31, 2023 · 13 shares · 274 followers View post →
The Practising Midwife Australia
@TPMJournalAU · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 30, 2023 · 13 shares · 454 followers View post →
Sabine Striebich
@flievo · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 117 followers View post →
School of Nursing and Midwifery – ECU
@NurseMidwifeECU · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 594 followers View post →
Rachel Manuel Bruns
@rachelbruns · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 1,576 followers View post →
sheena_byrom
@sheena_byrom · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 29, 2023 · 13 shares · 26,898 followers View post →
Roz D-Fernandez
@RozDFernandez · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 26, 2023 · 13 shares · 752 followers View post →
Dr Maeve O'Connell RM RGN ☘️
@thelovelymaeve · X

RT @MarinaWeckend: Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read…

Oct 26, 2023 · 13 shares · 14,164 followers View post →
Dr Marina Weckend
@MarinaWeckend · X

Groundbreaking new evidence of natural pauses (#PhysiologicalPlateaus) in #childbirth published in @WomenAndBirth! Read the full article here: https://t.co/WvEBtUFksi Let's redefine "normal"!

Oct 26, 2023 · 25 likes · 13 shares · 89 followers View post →
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News

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.10.003. Weckend, M., Davison, C. i Bayes, S. (2022). Physiological plateaus during normal labor and ...

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