BACKGROUND:
Midwifery Continuity of Care (MCoC) throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period has been associated with improved outcomes and increased satisfaction among women. In the Nordic countries, maternity care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum is fragmented and organised across both primary and hospital care, offering few alternative care options. Research on MCoC in the Nordic context is limited, especially concerning continuity models that provide targeted care for women with vulnerabilities, such as fear of birth and mental ill health.

OBJECTIVES:
To map, identify, analyze and describe studies on women and their infants receiving MCoC in the Nordic countries.

METHODS:
Literature searches of electronic bibliographic databases were conducted in CINAHL, PubMed, Embase.com, CENTRAL via Cochrane Library Online and PsycInfo. Reference lists from included articles were searched for relevant literature. No language or publication date limitations were applied, and all study designs were considered eligible. A structured overview of key concepts will be provided by identifying, describing, and categorizing recurring patterns.

RESULTS:
The initial search yielded 5,080 articles. After title and abstract screening, 56 articles remained for full-text assessment. Further analysis is ongoing and will identify how MCoC is defined and implemented across studies, the characteristics of the care models, women targeted, and health- and medical outcomes for women and infants. Preliminary findings suggest variation in the definition and implementation of MCoC models. The extent to which outcomes are reported also differs. A detailed synthesis of the findings will be presented at the conference.

CONCLUSIONS:
This scoping review will contribute to a better understanding of how MCoC has been implemented and evaluated in the Nordic countries. The findings will identify existing gaps in the literature and suggest implications for future research.

KEY MESSAGE:
Evidence on MCoC in the Nordic countries is limited. This scoping review will help identify opportunities to strengthen MCoC models, particularly for women with vulnerabilities. Poster session 1 (Group A)