Woman and midwives: position, problems and potential

Barclay, Lesley (2008). Woman and midwives: position, problems and potential. Midwifery,24(1):13-21.

Document type:	Journal Article

IRMA ID	83393865xPUB29
Title	Woman and midwives: position, problems and potential
Author	Barclay, Lesley
Journal Name	Midwifery
Publication Date	2008
Volume Number	24
Issue Number	1
ISSN	1532-3099 (check CDU catalogue )
Start Page	13
End Page	21
Total Pages	9
Publisher	Elsevier
Field of Research	1110 - Nursing 1117 - Public Health and Health Services
HERDC Category	C1 - Journal Article (DEST)
Abstract	OBJECTIVE: to describe and analyse birthing models in a number of countries, particularly Samoa and China, that have been the focus of my recent research; to discuss how cultural frameworks, colonisation and ideas of what is 'modern' influence the nature, place of birth and its attendant. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: midwives need to reflect on their practice and consider broader health policy and how it affects health systems. They also need to understand the social, economic, historical and cultural context of practice, including the influence of gender inequality and attitudes to women and themselves as midwives
Keywords	Australia Birth Midwives Woman
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2006.07.003 (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students )

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