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Midwifery: a profession in transition.

Karen Lane1

  • 1Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria. kll@deakin.edu.au

Australian Journal of Midwifery : Professional Journal of the Australian College of Midwives Incorporated
|September 11, 2002
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Midwifery identity is not fixed but a fluid discursive practice. Most midwives integrate medical and professional midwifery models, creating a hybrid approach based on context.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Professional Identity Studies
  • Midwifery Practice Research

Background:

  • Midwifery identity is often debated, influenced by competing medical and professional discourses.
  • Understanding how midwives construct their professional selves is crucial for practice and education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the formation of midwifery self-identity.
  • To examine the influence of medical and midwifery discourses on midwife practice.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted in-depth interviews with 22 midwives across diverse practice settings.
  • Employed qualitative research methods to analyze discursive practices.

Main Results:

  • Midwifery is a dynamic, discursive practice, not a static body of knowledge.

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  • Midwives actively select from various discourses (medical, professional) to shape their practice.
  • Most midwives adopt a 'hybrid' model, integrating different approaches based on context.

    • Conclusions:

    • Midwifery self-identity is fluid, evolving with experience and setting.
    • Midwives are not confined to purely medical or purely professional models.
    • The concept of midwifery as a discursive practice offers a nuanced understanding of professional identity.