The importance of reciprocity in relationships between community-based midwives and mothers

Midwifery
Billie Hunter

Abstract

to explore the emotion work experiences of community-based midwives, focusing on their relationships with clients. a qualitative study using an ethnographic approach. Data were collected via observation, interview and focus groups. a National Health Service (NHS) Trust in South Wales, UK. a purposive sample of 19 NHS community-based midwives, working in different teams and with differing lengths of clinical experience. relationships between midwives and women varied considerably, and could be the source of emotion work for midwives. A model of midwife-woman relationships is proposed, based on the concept of reciprocity. Four key situations are identified: balanced exchanges, rejected exchanges, reversed exchanges and unsustainable exchanges. Balanced exchanges occur when there is 'give and take' on both sides; these are emotionally rewarding for the midwife. The other exchanges are out of balance, and require emotion work by the midwife. the concept of reciprocity is a useful analytical tool that enhances understanding of midwife-woman relationships and the emotion work that these may generate. Increased understanding of these issues is important, given the current national and international policy recommendations for health-ca...Continue Reading

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