In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery p... more In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery practice in Africa. Through a case-study experience, they examine their work offering midwifery love and care to childbearing women, babies and families in rural Ethiopia. Their insights help to unpack issues of decision making, choice, autonomy and safety in rural midwifery-led care contexts. Issues of risk assessment and management are considered from an individual, woman-centred perspective.
There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. O... more There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. One that leaves women feeling like failures, ignored and abused. With obstetric violence under the spotlight, it is time now to bring it into the conversation. Fundal pressure, far from any demonstrable good, is doing harm, not only with the potential physical side effects, but with the long-lasting psychological impact of a painful and unnecessary intervention performed often without permission. In the first of a five-part series on Ethiopian maternity care, midwife Indie McDowell explores the practice of fundal pressure, both from a historical perspective, and as experienced today.
Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicia... more Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicians. In this reflective piece, Indie McDowell discusses her experience
Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. ... more Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. Indie McDowell explores why increasing the numbers of trained midwives alone is not the answer
In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery p... more In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery practice in Africa. Through a case-study experience, they examine their work offering midwifery love and care to childbearing women, babies and families in rural Ethiopia. Their insights help to unpack issues of decision making, choice, autonomy and safety in rural midwifery-led care contexts. Issues of risk assessment and management are considered from an individual, woman-centred perspective.
There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. O... more There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. One that leaves women feeling like failures, ignored and abused. With obstetric violence under the spotlight, it is time now to bring it into the conversation. Fundal pressure, far from any demonstrable good, is doing harm, not only with the potential physical side effects, but with the long-lasting psychological impact of a painful and unnecessary intervention performed often without permission. In the first of a five-part series on Ethiopian maternity care, midwife Indie McDowell explores the practice of fundal pressure, both from a historical perspective, and as experienced today.
Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. ... more Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. Indie McDowell explores why increasing the numbers of trained midwives alone is not the answer
Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicia... more Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicians. In this reflective piece, Indie McDowell discusses her experience
After being asked by a mother of a stillborn baby in Ethiopia whether the experience also affects... more After being asked by a mother of a stillborn baby in Ethiopia whether the experience also affects clinicians, Indie McDowell discusses the many emotions that midwives may feel
In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery p... more In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery practice in Africa. Through a case-study experience, they examine their work offering midwifery love and care to childbearing women, babies and families in rural Ethiopia. Their insights help to unpack issues of decision making, choice, autonomy and safety in rural midwifery-led care contexts. Issues of risk assessment and management are considered from an individual, woman-centred perspective.
There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. O... more There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. One that leaves women feeling like failures, ignored and abused. With obstetric violence under the spotlight, it is time now to bring it into the conversation. Fundal pressure, far from any demonstrable good, is doing harm, not only with the potential physical side effects, but with the long-lasting psychological impact of a painful and unnecessary intervention performed often without permission. In the first of a five-part series on Ethiopian maternity care, midwife Indie McDowell explores the practice of fundal pressure, both from a historical perspective, and as experienced today.
Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicia... more Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicians. In this reflective piece, Indie McDowell discusses her experience
Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. ... more Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. Indie McDowell explores why increasing the numbers of trained midwives alone is not the answer
In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery p... more In this article, Indie and Atsede reflect on their experiences of directing their own midwifery practice in Africa. Through a case-study experience, they examine their work offering midwifery love and care to childbearing women, babies and families in rural Ethiopia. Their insights help to unpack issues of decision making, choice, autonomy and safety in rural midwifery-led care contexts. Issues of risk assessment and management are considered from an individual, woman-centred perspective.
There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. O... more There is an unspoken, unacknowledged routine practice haunting delivery rooms across the world. One that leaves women feeling like failures, ignored and abused. With obstetric violence under the spotlight, it is time now to bring it into the conversation. Fundal pressure, far from any demonstrable good, is doing harm, not only with the potential physical side effects, but with the long-lasting psychological impact of a painful and unnecessary intervention performed often without permission. In the first of a five-part series on Ethiopian maternity care, midwife Indie McDowell explores the practice of fundal pressure, both from a historical perspective, and as experienced today.
Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. ... more Despite the reductions in maternal mortality and morbidity across the world, there is far to go. Indie McDowell explores why increasing the numbers of trained midwives alone is not the answer
Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicia... more Caring for a woman who dies in childbirth is a traumatic time for families, partners and clinicians. In this reflective piece, Indie McDowell discusses her experience
After being asked by a mother of a stillborn baby in Ethiopia whether the experience also affects... more After being asked by a mother of a stillborn baby in Ethiopia whether the experience also affects clinicians, Indie McDowell discusses the many emotions that midwives may feel
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