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Area of Science:

  • Midwifery practice
  • Maternal health
  • Bereavement studies

Background:

  • The question "Do you have any children?" can evoke complex emotional responses in midwives, particularly those who are bereaved.
  • Existing professional codes and boundaries may not adequately guide midwives in responding to this sensitive personal inquiry.
  • Midwives' personal experiences, such as bereavement, can significantly influence their professional interactions and responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the motivations behind a midwife's responses to the question "Do you have any children?" from the perspective of a bereaved mother and midwife.
  • To evaluate how different response strategies impact the midwife-client relationship and the midwife's own emotional well-being.
  • To determine the most effective approach for addressing this question in future midwifery practice.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing Gibbs' reflective cycle (1998) as a framework for critical self-reflection.
  • Analyzing personal experiences and responses to the patient's question.
  • Evaluating the success of various approaches in preserving client rapport and safeguarding the midwife's emotional state.

Main Results:

  • Different response strategies have varying effects on maintaining therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • The reflective process provided insight into the personal impact of responding to the inquiry.
  • Understanding the emotional impact is crucial for developing effective coping mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Honesty and truth-telling are identified as the most effective practice for navigating this sensitive inquiry.
  • This approach aims to safeguard both the midwife's emotional well-being and the client's experience.
  • Further consideration of professional guidance for such personal disclosures in midwifery is warranted.