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1Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT 2602, Australia. Jenny.Browne@canberra.edu.au
Women and Birth : Journal of the Australian College of Midwives
|December 26, 2008
Summary
Midwifery practices often prioritize speed, limiting women's options. Adopting "Slow Midwifery" can enhance the midwife-woman relationship by focusing on connection over strict timekeeping.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Healthcare
- Midwifery Studies
- Philosophy of Time
Background:
- Societal emphasis on speed influences healthcare practices.
- Current midwifery timekeeping and counting methods may negatively impact care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how societal pressures for speed affect midwifery.
- To propose 'Slow Midwifery' as an alternative approach.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of timekeeping in midwifery.
- Exploration of the 'Slow movement' principles.
- Theoretical proposition of 'Slow Midwifery'.
Main Results:
- Timekeeping and counting in midwifery can limit women's possibilities.
- These practices may disrupt the midwife-woman relationship.
- A 'fast is better' mentality is prevalent in healthcare.
Conclusions:
- 'Slow Midwifery' encourages midwives to prioritize connection with women over strict adherence to the clock.
- This approach challenges the prevailing notion that faster care is superior.
- Implementing 'Slow Midwifery' can foster more meaningful and woman-centered care.
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