Overview

A practical, evidence-based approach to psychological and professional well-being for midwives Midwifery is an essential profession with a life-saving role in perinatal care. However, studies show that midwives experience remarkably high levels of work-related psychological distress, leading to equally high levels of attrition from the profession. If these issues are not addressed, the loss of qualified midwives may seriously impact the profession’s ability to fight perinatal and infant mortality worldwide. Surviving and Thriving in Midwifery offers a practical, evidence-based guide for midwives to achieve social, psychological, and professional success. Drawing upon extensive research as well as the personal experiences of midwives, the book invites readers to respond to a range of workplace challenges and develop robust strategies for coping, conflict resolution, and more. Thoroughly grounded in occupational psychology, it is a vital tool for any midwife looking to thrive in this critical profession. Surviving and Thriving in Midwifery readers will also find: A global perspective on midwifery across the life course The author’s personal journey through their own experience of losing their fitness to practice through ill health, before regaining it and achieving lasting success Detailed strategies for building psychological safety in midwifery teams, setting boundaries, and many more Surviving and Thriving in Midwifery is ideal for aspiring, student, and qualified midwives worldwide.

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Author:   Sally Pezaro (Coventry University, UK) ,  Karen Maher (Aston University, UK)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.90cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9781119881001

ISBN 10:   1119881005
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   14 March 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Contributors viii  Author Contact Details and Biographies ix  Foreword xi  Preface xiii  Acknowledgements xv  List of Figures xvi  List of Tables xvii  Chapter 1 Introduction 1  Intro to Chapter 1  Circumstances, which No Man can Be a Judge of: Sarah Stone and the Improvement of Midwifery 2  Contemporary Midwifery 5  What to Expect from this Book 10  Chapter 2 Unearthing Your Identity as a Midwife 12  Intro to Chapter 12  Personal Identity, Values and Vision 12  Navigating Your Professional Journey 15  Finding Your Chosen Community 19  Self-Awareness and Personal Development 21  Tools for Self-Awareness and Personal Development 22  In Conversation(Karen and Sally Exploring Sally’s Personal Journey Through Constructing Her Identity) 26  Chapter 3 Surviving and Thriving the Day to Day 28  Intro to Chapter 28  Managing Demands and Protecting Resources 29  Maintaining Compassion 32  Optimising Shift Work 35  Midwifing Outside the System 38   In Conversation (Sally and Karen Explore Personal Thoughts and Experiences on Maintenance of Occupational Health) 43  Chapter 4 Responding to Workplace Challenges 50  Intro to Chapter 50  Coping with Stressors 51  Problematic Substance Use 54  Tools for Adaptive Coping 62  Problem-Solving and Decision-Making 66  In Conversation (Sally and Karen Explore Personal Experiences of Responding to Workplace Challenges) 68  Chapter 5 Thriving in Interpersonal Relationships at Work 72  Intro to Chapter 72  Enabling Your Team to Thrive 72  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 73  Psychological Safety and Trust 75  Successful Conflict Resolution 77  Managing and Challenging Workplace Incivility 80  In Conversation (Sally and Karen Explore Personal Thoughts on Interpersonal Relations at Work) 85  Chapter 6 Surviving When Things Go Wrong 89  Intro to Chapter 89  Surviving Traumatic Incidents 90  Developing Personal Insight and Forgiveness 94  Escalating Concerns 97  Maximising Opportunities for Learning 102  In Conversation (Karen and Sally Explore Personal Insight into What Happens When Things Go Wrong) 105  Chapter 7 Thriving in Evidence-based Practice and Academia 110  Intro to Chapter 110  Typical Expectations and Tips for Career Advancement 111  Top 10 Tips for Academic Success 114  Writing for Publication 117  Using Evidence to Inform Practice 124  In Conversation(Karen and Sally Share Insight from Their Academic Career Journey) 130  Chapter 8 Leading with Impact 132  Intro to Chapter 132  What is a Leader? 132  What Kind of Leader Will You Be? 133  We are All Leaders 136  Leading with Compassion 146  Lifting Others up as You Climb 148  In Conversation(Sally and Karen Explore Personal Insights on Leadership) 149  Chapter 9 Turning Visions into Practice 152  Intro to Chapter 152  Goal Setting 152  Be the Change You Want to See 156  In Conversation (Sally and Karen’s Final Reflections) 158  Recommended Resources and Links to Organisations 160  Appendix 163  List of Values 163  References 164  Index 176

Reviews

""I started reading this book as a task-orientated objective reviewer however I soon become immersed into a beautiful world of challenging self-reflection. I became a midwife for many reasons which aligned with ‘being with woman’ and ‘making a difference’ and never thought I would need to ‘survive’ but this book provides a psychological space to digest, reflect and develop your own belonging in the world of midwifery. It is more than a book to read, it becomes a toolkit for all midwives, from those newly qualified to those who are at senior levels, speaking to the many. It gives all midwives the opportunity to reflect on their professional practice but also their individual personalities, trauma, successes and experiences which I wasn’t expecting. It helps the reader to develop insight into their inner self, developing their interpersonal skills, working relationships and leadership opportunities. This book would help someone identify personal development goals therefore helping with career development. It would also help a midwife who has experienced trauma within practice and is looking for strategies to move forward. The style of the authors gives a sense of realism, with an almost conversational style which makes it approachable, easy to read but is eloquent and highly developed. The authors offer debates and conversations between themselves within the book, giving a podcast style at the end of chapters which gives a sense of realism. This book is quite profound, and I could not stop reading it."" Sophie Layfield, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, published April 23, 2025 on www.all4maternity.com  

Author Information

Dr Sally Pezaro is an award winning Fellow of the Royal College of Midwives, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, editorial board and consortium member and an academic researcher at Coventry University, UK. Dr Karen Maher is a Chartered Psychologist and Academic in Organisational Psychology at Aston Business School, Aston University, UK. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and former Chair of the Organisational Psychology Special Interest Group for the British Academy of Management.

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