Navigating midwifery solidarity: A feminist participatory action research framework

A core aspect of midwifery philosophy is the optimisation of normal physiology; however, this has been challenged as a radical idea in the medicalisation of birth. Research has demonstrated the benefits of midwifery in improving outcomes for both mothers and babies. The understanding of midwifery benefits fails to reach wider sociocultural contexts as births becomes more medicalised. Midwifery research requires an action arm, to help translate theory to practice and mobilise midwives in solidarity with women towards action and change.

Source: Women and Birth - June 23, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kate Buchanan, Elizabeth Newnham, Sadie Geraghty, Lisa Whitehead Source Type: research