Group 3: Exploring the impact of continuity of doula support for women with significant Fear of Birth

Louise Perkins

University of Southampton, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Louise Perkins is a Consultant Midwife at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and midwifery doctoral researcher. She commenced her doctoral studies at the University of Southampton in 2014, whilst on the Health Education England (Wessex/Thames Valley) Consultant Midwife Training Programme. Through her clinical practice supporting women with complex needs around birth, she identified a gap in support for women with significant Fear of Birth (tocophobia), and this has formed the basis of her doctoral research project.

Abstract

Topic: Fear of Birth.This is an innovative research project in which NHS-funded doulas (non-medical pregnancy and birth supporters) provide continuity of support to women with significant Fear of Birth (FoB). The aim is to... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Louise Perkins (University of Southampton, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust)
  2. Elizabeth Cluett (University of Southampton)

Topic Areas

Studies of and contributions to practice and/or service organisation , Studies of collaboration to improve maternal, infant, family, and maternity staff wellbein , Philosophical and theoretical critiques and debates

Session

concurr5 » Networking and Quality of Care (10:40 - Wednesday, 4th October, Carriage 3 (Boardroom))

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