Hello Billie Hunter!
I'm curious if your research has been based on midwifery practice in
institutions or if you have also studied midwives in domiciliary practices.
I expect there would be some large differrences, particularly if the legal
status of the midwives is unclear or unfavorable. As a self-employed
home-based practitioner, I think my birth-related emotions are very
different than if I were an employee in a hospital. Also, that added
element--fear of transport comes into play. Especially if the environment
is hostile to homebirth.
Just curious--if you've learned anything about midwives like me?
Yvonne Lapp Cryns
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