“The art, science and ethics of midwifery”
Midwifery is said to be a discipline that uses the hands, the mind and the heart. Research this topic and discuss this statement in relation to working with women in childbearing. Use a range of academic literature (books and journal articles) to support your argument. A minimum of 15 references is required from 2008 onwards. Please include in text citation in essay for each statement used and a full reference list at the end. Please ensure that the essay includes reference to code of ethics, professional code of conduct and national competency standards for the midwife
The title of the essay is the “Art, Science and Ethics of Midwifery”. But the question is Midwifery is said to be discipline that uses the hands, the mind and the heart. Research this topic and discuss this statement in relation to working with women in childbearing. Use a range of academic literature to support your argument. A minimum of 15 references is required. Please follow the American Psychological Association 6th edition referencing guidelines. The essay must have in-text citation after every completed sentence.
Useful references Textbooks:
Myles textbook for Midwives 15th edition
Heart and hands – a midwife’s guide to pregnancy and birth Elizabeth Davis 3rd edition
Fundamentals of nursing and midwifery – a person centered approach to care – Dempsey et al
Midwifery preparation for practice 2nd edition – Pairman et al
Professional ethics in midwifery practice – Foster and Lasser
The art and soul of midwifery – Lorna Davies
Articles:
National competency standards for the midwife – Australian college of midwives
Personal and professional values grading among midwifery students – Ozcan, Akpinar & Ergin, 2012
Ethics on the run – Joanne Kinnane
Protecting the perineum: have we been duped by HOOP – Rosemary McCarthy, 2009
Lady’s hands, lion’s heart, a midwife’s sage, 2009
Giving birth – unveiling birth: the wisdom, science and heart, 2008 Deanna Broxton
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