In this second episode of Midwifery Hour series nine, Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery was joined by Dr Hazel Keedle PhD, Senior Lecturer of Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Australia
Globally, significant numbers of women report obstetric violence (OV) during childbirth. The United Nations has identified obstetric violence as gendered violence. Obstetric violence can be perpetrated by any healthcare professional (HCP) and is impacted by systemic issues such as HCP education, staffing ratios, and lack of access to continuity of care.
Dr Hazel Keedle PhD is the lead researcher on the Australia’s largest maternity experiences survey, The Birth Experience Study.
The study explored the experiences of obstetric violence reported in a national survey in 2021 by women who had a baby in the previous 5 years. Open text comments found three main categories: “I felt dehumanised,” “I felt violated,” and “I felt powerless.”
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Dr Hazel Keedle PhD
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