Resilience, midwifery and professional identity: changing the script of midwifery culture through narrative. Part 1

Midwives can and should create their own culture through self-development, which fosters both positivity and resilience. One means of cultural and identity re-construction is through developing a critical and conscious awareness of the stories that we tell ourselves, each other and others, understanding how we co-create our identities through interactive narrative sharing. A small, narrative study of student midwives' learning journals shows a number of themes appearing. Characterisation of self and of clients raises questions about midwifery practice and resilience and how to change midwifery culture for the better.