Mentorship in Midwifery Practice

Divided into four parts, the book begins by exploring the history of mentoring and its relationship to education, and practice. Theories and models of mentorship, education and leadership within the context of midwifery will be discussed, along with the importance of critical thinking and reflection. The second part uses the lens of global mentoring to focus on the how mentoring in midwifery has developed and been implemented in 11 countries from North and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia. Each chapter explores regulation, professional accountability, education, leadership and career pathways in the country in question. The third part draws on the perspectives of Australian mentors, mentees, healthcare organisations and academics to highlight the complexities of mentorship in real work midwifery practice, and includes a chapter discussing how to take cultural considerations into question. The final part draws on the previous three parts to make recommendations that will support midwifery to implement and sustain a successful and supportive mentorship program for the next generation of midwives. This book is an invaluable read for midwifery students, educators and practitioners