Table 3.

Timing of when midwives would perform observations and examinations

When would you perform the following observations and examinations?	At first contact only N (%)	At most contacts N (%)	Only when necessary N (%)	Total responses N (%)
Measurement of uterine involution	6 (9%)	52 (78%)	9 (13%)	67
Blood pressure recording	9 (13%)	25 (37%)	33 (49%)	67
Assessment of lochia	5 (7%)	60 (89%)	2 (3%)	67
Breast examination	8 (12%)	37 (56%)	21 (32%)	66
Temperature	7 (10%)	22 (33%)	38 (57%)	67
Legs	7 (10%)	55 (82%)	5 (7%)	67
Perineum	7 (10%)	52 (78%)	8 (12%)	67