Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students (3 page)

Acknowledgements
I would sincerely like to thank all the authors that have contributed their specialised knowledge, clinical expertise and time to the growth and quality of this book. The commitment and dedica- tion from all the authors to ensure the book consistently provides current evidence-based knowledge and illustrative, interactive content has been instrumental to the development of the book. Without the continued support and experienced input from my colleagues both at the University of Hull and in clinical practice, the book would not have been possible.A special thanks to Jack Green who has drawn some of the artworks for the book and many thanks to Pauline Alexander.I would like to thank everyone who has given kind permission to use their photographs to illustrate the content.I would also like to thank Lesley Page for writing the foreword for this book and the Wiley Blackwell team.Last, but not least, thank you to my partner Jay and family who have encouraged and sup- ported me in being able to sacrifice my time with them.L.L.
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give a summary of the topics covered in a chapter.Learning outcomesBy the end of this chapter the reader will be able to:

understand how midwifery has evolved as a profession

examine how midwifery as a profession is regulated in the united kingdom

identify the support processes available to student midwives undertaking a pre-registrationmidwifery programme

be cognisant of the demands working within the midwifery profession

identify factors that can facilitate successful course completion.
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give inside information on a topic.Clinical considerationRemember that listening is an important skill in communication. Never forget that the woman is more in tune with herself than anyone else is, and her voice must be heard, her views respected and her contribution acknowledged and valued. This can be particularly challenging where women are hesitant or reluctant to participate in decision-making.
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Midwifery regulation is extensive and rigorous.

Essential characteristics for student midwives and midwives are deemed paramount to copewith the demands of the profession.

Clinical practice, supervision of midwifery and education are closely aligned.

Student support is varied and readily available.Glossary of terms
CHRE
Centre for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence
CMB
Central Midwives Board
CQC
Care Quality Commission
DBS
Disclosure and Barring Service
EEA
European Economic Area
EI
Emotional intelligence
EMA
European Midwives Association
EU
European Union
ICM
International Confederation of Midwives
ITP
Intention to practise
IQ
Intelligence Quotient
LME
Lead Midwife for Education
LSA
Local Supervising Authority
MINT
Midwives in Teaching
NHS
National Health Service
NMC
Nursing and Midwifery Council
PLF
Practice Learning Facilitator
PIN
PREP
Post-registration ongoing education and practice
PSA
Professional Standards Authority
RCM
Royal College of Midwives
SOM
Supervisor of Midwives
UK
United Kingdom
UKCC
United Kingdom Central Council
VLE
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help consolidate learning. These can also be found on the book’s companion website (www. wileyfundamentalseries.com/ midwifery) so that you can easily click through to the useful websites referenced in these boxes.Activity 1.1Ask yourself why you wanted to become a midwife. It will be useful to revisit this as youvery helpful.Your textbook is full of
photographs, illustrations and tables
.
Figure 8.2
Community midwife visiting a woman at home in the postnatal period.
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‘Find out more’
exercises help you test yourself after each chapter.
Find out more

For more information on the history of midwifery read:

Cowell, B., Wainwright, D. (1981)
‘Behind the Blue Door: The History of the Royal College of Midwives 1881–1981’.
London: Balliere Tindall.

Leap, N., Hunter, B. (1993)
The Midwife’s Tale: An oral history from handywoman to professional midwife
. London: Scarlet Press.

Read the article below and consider how you can prepare yourself and maximise the many invaluable learning experiences you will encounter during your programme and indeed as a midwife.

Healey, J., Spence, M. (2007)
Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care A Student Handbook.
Open University Press.

Read the article below and think if you can see yourself in any of the student midwives comments? Does this give any advice around how to keep your motivation in the real world of maternity care?

Carolan, M., Kruger, G. (2011) Understanding midwifery studies: Commencing students’ views.
Midwifery
27, pp. 642–647.

Read the article

Snow, S. (2010) Mutual newness mothers experiences of student midwives.
British Journal of Midwifery
18(1), pp. 38–41a.b.
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