“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