A qualitative descriptive study exploring the perception of confidence within midwives facilitating water birth in Western Australia
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Open access
Authors
Nicholls, Sarah Louise
Date
2014Supervisor
Dr Sara Bayes
Janice Butt
Dr Yvonne Hauck
Type
Thesis
Award
MPhil
Metadata
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Faculty of Health Sciences
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Collection
Abstract
This qualitative study explored midwives' perceptions of 'becoming and being confident' in supporting water birth. Twenty six midwives participated. Three categories emerged: What came before the journey describes influences prior to initial exposure such as education and personal attitudes. Becoming confident – the journey offers insight into the impact of another midwife in the room, getting enough exposure and 'unlearning' ingrained practices. Staying confident highlights factors that ‘knock’ confidence plus empowering experiences that sustained confidence.
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