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Surviving and Thriving in Midwifery
Sally Pezaro (Author), Karen Maher (Author)
9781119881001, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 14 March 2025
208 pages
24.9 x 17.5 x 1.3 cm, 0.431 kg
"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
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: Surviving and Thriving in Midwifery is ideal for aspiring, student, and qualified midwives worldwide.
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
Subject Areas: Nursing & ancillary services [MQ]
