Annika Bode

Annika Bode is a Professor of Midwifery at the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Therapy Sciences, Bochum University of Applied Sciences. She specializes in midwifery science, obstetric care, and quantitative research methods, with a focus on women's health in work-family balance contexts. Her roles include teaching in university-based continuing education programs and leading research initiatives.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Midwifery (Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, 2008-2010)
• M.Sc. in Healthcare Management (Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, 2011-2014)

Her research spans women's health, midwifery education, and interdisciplinary healthcare strategies. She has contributed to projects like 'Maieutic Endeavours - Theorizing Midwifery Practice' and participates in the German Society for Midwifery Science (DGHWi) and German Midwives Association (DHV).

Professional Experience:

• Professor of Midwifery, Bochum University of Applied Sciences (2025-present)
• Research Assistant, University of Health in Bochum (2013-2025)
• Research Assistant, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (2015-2019)
• Midwife, Marienhospital Bottrop gGmbH (2005-2013)