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    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
    2014
    Supervisor
    Dr Sara Bayes
    Janice Butt
    Dr Yvonne Hauck
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    MPhil
    
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    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1291
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    • Curtin Theses
    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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