109 Experiences, beliefs, and values influencing midwives’ attitude the execution and outcomes of the study. To ensure that interpretations were valid and grounded in reality, the researchers engaged in continuous selfreflection, and the first, second, and last author collaborated in the analysis. Further research should give insight into which knowledge, skills, barriers, and support interacts with intentions to perform a certain behavior, to convert an intention to actual behavior. Recommendations for practice For appropriate use of interventions during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period midwives should learn to balance between the two attitudes and corresponding styles of care. Awareness of their underlying personal experiences, beliefs, and values can provide midwives insight into their attitude towards interventions. If they feel supported by a broader movement towards watchful attendance, this could be a first step towards behavioral change and the reduction of unwarranted interventions. Conclusion All midwives in our study had the intention to only perform interventions when appropriate. It seems that midwives with a more wait and see attitude have a more restricted approach towards interventions compared to midwives with a more check and control attitude. 4
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