About
Leigh Ham is a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Swansea University's School of Health and Social Care, within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. She qualified as a midwife from Cardiff University in 2008 and has extensive clinical experience in both low- and high-risk care settings. Since 2016, she has held dual roles as Education Liaison Midwife at Hywel Dda University Health Board and as a Midwifery Lecturer at Swansea University, focusing on enhancing student learning and practitioner competence. Her expertise spans routine midwifery care, complex case management, clinical skills training, and research-informed practice.
Education Background: Trained at Cardiff University (2008).
Clinical Experience: Hospital-based roles since 2008 across Hywel Dda, Aneurin Bevan, and other health boards.
Teaching Modules: Includes academic writing, doula practice, pregnancy physiology, neonatal care, and emergency midwifery management.
Research Focus: Prioritizes evidence-based practice and student skill development. Teaches modules integrating bioscience, ethics, and leadership in healthcare policy.
Professional Commitments: Committed to compassionate, individualized care and guiding students toward safe clinical practice.
