Hello, I am a US nurse-midwife and, currently, a doctoral candidate at
Vanderbilt University. I have practiced as a midwife for over 25 years, as well
as participated in US midwifery education.
I am researaching midwives' belief in normalcy, as it influences clinical
decision-making during labor and birth, and, eventually, how that contributes
to favorable outcomes. While I am currently focussing on US midwives, I am
fascinated about how this concept may operate for other midwives in other
countries' maternity care systems.
I am hoping to complete my study and graduate by Dec 2005. I am making
plans to come to ICM in Brisbance, and would be keen to listen to all kinds of
midwives' understanding of normalcy.
Greetings to Holly Kennedy, who is on my dissertation committee! This is an
interesting way to say hello!
Jo Anne P Davis PhDc, CNM
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