Becoming a Midwife in a Free-standing Birth Centre: "I am the midwife I dreamed of becoming" - Paperback

by Nancy Iris Stone (Author)

This book explores the lived experiences of newly qualified midwives working in free-standing birth centres, highlighting the emotional, professional, and sociological aspects of their journeys from novices to confident practitioners in an out-of-hospital setting.

Author Biography

Nancy Iris Stone is an American-German midwife who has lived in Germany for nearly four decades. She has practised midwifery for 24 years in both hospital settings and a free-standing birth centre. Her research focuses on birth in free-standing birth centres, with particular attention to the lived experiences of women and birthing people, as well as midwives. Passionate about midwifery practice, she is committed to fostering the transmission of skills and knowledge between generations of midwives.