Saving lives is the overwhelming focus of Tanzanian midwives' practice.
Prioritising care is fundamental to saving lives for Tanzanian midwives.
Major barriers inhibit Tanzanian midwives' abilities to save lives; inadequate resources, staffing and continuing professional development.
Midwives feel midwifery's image is influenced by working conditions.
Continuing Professional Development must focus upon what is meaningful to Tanzanian midwives.