Midwifery's complicated relationship with gender

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There are a significant number of men who are midwives globally.  This opportunity has been available in the UK since 1982, yet there remain few within the NHS.  Dr John Pendleton, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery (University of Northampton) & Honorary Research Fellow (Coventry University) reflects on their history, current ttitudes towards gender diversity within midwifery, and whether services are prepared for change.

Period18 Mar 2025

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  • TitleMidwifery's complicated relationship with gender
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletMaternity & Midwifery Forum
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date18/03/25
    DescriptionThere are a significant number of men who are midwives globally. This opportunity has been available in the UK since 1982, yet there remain few within the NHS. Dr John Pendleton, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery (University of Northampton) & Honorary Research Fellow (Coventry University) reflects on their history, current attitudes towards gender diversity within midwifery, and whether services are prepared for change.
    URLhttps://maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/midwiferys-complicated-relationship-with-gender/
    PersonsJohn Pendleton
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Keywords

  • Midwife
  • Gender