A framework of ethics specific to midwifery and derived from midwifery practice that takes ethical discourse beyond current literature, proposing strategies for ethical practice based on findings arising out of the profession itself.
Foreword Acknowledgements Glossary of terms and context of analysis Glossary of terms Context of the analysis Introduction References
CHAPTER 1: The need for a midwifery ethic of practice
The metaphor Looking for the pool of ethics: a personal journey Ways of seeing: ways of acting The social construction of our world The nature of practice References
CHAPTER 2: On the sealed highway - mainstream ethics, medicalisation and midwifery
The nature of midwifery practice The influence of moral philosophy, and nursing ethics Moral philosophy and mainstream ethical frameworks available to midwives Why midwives would be turning to mainstream ethical frameworks Summary References
CHAPTER 3: The false trail - a critique of bioethics and the problem-solving approach for midwifery ethics
Bioethics - its development and critics (the pool of ethics) Casuistry and context Quandary or dilemma-based ethics Contextualism A critique of the normative, dilemmic/problem-solving approach of bioethics for midwifery When the situation is stripped of context When the subject is depersonalised The abstract nature of principles What is ethically good? Prior ethical practice , character, virtues and relationships Summary References
CHAPTER 4: Midwiferys detour through nursing ethics - a critique of professional codes and influences that shape the midwifery ethics discourse
Traditions of a professional practice, institutionalisation, and application of a code a critique of ethical codes Perceived strengths of codes Perceived weaknesses of codes How ethical discourse in midwifery is shaped Educational curricula and their ethical orientation The workplace setting and institutional influence Text books, journals and conference presentations: their ethical orientation
CHAPTER 5: Off the beaten track - feminist virtue ethics and midwifery
Values and assumptions of feminist theory - epistemology and ontology A feminist approach to ethics in midwifery Virtue Ethics - context, character and relationship Narratives, identity and traditions The public and private Privilege Difference Normal/Abnormal - The impact of linguistics Metaphors in childbirth reveal practice orientation Summary References
CHAPTER 6: A conducted tour or independent travel? examining underlying assumptions and values
Owners of the original knowledge Profiles of those women telling their experiences The informant-researcher relationship Constructing consensual meanings Mothers and midwives shared values Power in relationships Power over - exploitative, manipulative Power for - nutritive Power with - integrative Summary References
CHAPTER 7: Facing obstacles along the way - mothers and midwives narratives of unethical childbirth practices
Institutional dominance Paternalism Lack of self-determination Fear, Safety, Mortality-Morbidity (negativity of attitude) Unsupportive of the woman Procedure-oriented approach; system workers Values conflict Workplace/service provider versus personal/professional midwifery ethics Not valuing individuals Emotions/feelings Summary References
CHAPTER 8: Going to a comfortable place - the ethical voice of mothers and midwives
Being with woman Values-Virtues Supporting the woman Knowing the woman Womans comfort: security, safe for the woman Ways of seeing Metaphors used by mothers and midwives Personal transformation Summary References
CHAPTER 9: Checking our course - values and philosophical foundations of the midwifery profession
The philosophy and theory behind midwifery practice Ways of knowing: midwiferys epistemology Ethical theories and principles incorporated Ways of seeing and construction: orientation Practitioner definitions of midwifery practice Practitioner identified philosophy of midwifery practice: values and beliefs Summary References
CHAPTER 10: Plotting our practice - values and philosophical foundations of the birthing environment
The power of language Birth language A concept analysis of normal labour Practice decisions and conflict between work place and personal/professional ethics The midwifery relationship Summary References
CHAPTER 11: The discourse of other travellers - literature on womens experiences
The birth: womens experiences The midwifes approach: womens experiences Summary References
CHAPTER 12: Mapping a new ethic for midwives - from practice estate to the pool and back, now a return journey travelled in tandem
The ethic of engagement - a midwifery ethic The nature of engagement in ethical responses and relationships The centrality of concepts which emerged from real life experience and literature, in an ethic of midwifery Implications for practice and recommendations References Conclusion
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