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New Zealand's first doctorate in midwifery: Valerie Fleming PhD

Abstract:

Valerie Fleming has 18 years' midwifery experience in a variety of settings, and in different countries. Prior to becoming, in 1990, one of New Zealand's first independent midwives, Valerie practised as a rural community midwife, serving Maori women. In 1991 Valerie took up an academic position at Massey University where she commenced research for a PhD. As well, Valerie has been instrumental in establishing a Masters of Midwifery programme in New Zealand. I talked to Valerie about her research, her findings and their relevance to midwives and the women she cared for.

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doctorate research, partnership, relationship between midwives and women