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Working with Mexican midwives

M Smith

    The Lamp
    |September 1, 1996
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    Midwifery skills were enhanced through an international internship at a freestanding birthing clinic. This experience provided valuable insights into diverse birthing practices and challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Midwifery
    • Global Health

    Background:

    • Mavis Smith, a midwife and Ph.D. (Nursing) student, undertook an international internship.
    • The internship was funded by a Lions Nurses Scholarship Award for an overseas project.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To share experiences from an internship at a freestanding birthing clinic.
    • To highlight how the internship challenged and enhanced midwifery skills.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative reflection on internship experiences.
    • Case study of a birthing clinic on the Texas-Mexico border.

    Main Results:

    • The internship provided a unique learning environment.
    • Exposure to diverse midwifery practices and patient populations.

    Conclusions:

    • International clinical experiences are crucial for developing advanced midwifery skills.
    • Cross-cultural perspectives enrich professional development in nursing and midwifery.