Comparing the Art of Midwifery Practice to Spiritual Care: Common Characteristics Emerging from Theoretical Models and Field Work
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Bélanger-Lévesque, Marie-Noëlle
Crowther, Susan
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This article offers an original comparative analysis of spiritual care providers and midwives using two theoretical models, the “art of midwifery practice” and “practiced spirituality”. The analysis draws on interview data from ten New Zealand midwives. Focusing on presence, guardianship, intuition, confidence/courage, and human relationship, the analysis reveals shared yet distinct ways of enacting care, illuminating overlooked dimensions of spiritual care practice, and opening new avenues for interdisciplinary reflection.
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Spiritual care, midwifery, theoretical models comparison, 5004 Religious Studies, 5005 Theology, 50 Philosophy and Religious Studies, 3 Good Health and Well Being, 2204 Religion and Religious Studies, 5004 Religious studies, 5005 Theology
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Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, ISSN: 1542-3050 (Print); 2167-776X (Online), SAGE Publications, 15423050261483272-. doi: 10.1177/15423050261483272
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