Clara Eidt

Clara Eidt is Professor for Midwifery Science at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Hochschule Fulda, where she contributes to advancing academic and professional development in midwifery. Her work integrates research, teaching, and clinical practice, with a focus on reproductive and sexual health.

Research Interests: Dr. Eidt's research centers on the professionalization and academicization of midwifery, reconstructive social research, and sexuality and counseling within reproductive contexts. She investigates how societal norms, media representations, and institutional practices shape midwifery care and patient experiences.

The analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on under-discussed aspects of reproductive health, particularly around sexuality after childbirth, communication challenges in midwifery, and how birth expectations are formed through cultural media. Her interdisciplinary approach draws from health sciences, gender studies, and pedagogy.

Professional Affiliations:

• German Society for Midwifery Science (DGGebW)
• German Midwives Association (DHV)
• pro familia – Association for Sexual Education and Family Planning

Advising and Grants: While specific advisees and funded grants are not listed, her role as a professor and former research associate at the Doctoral Center for Public Health implies active involvement in mentoring graduate students and contributing to research initiatives in public and reproductive health.

Labs and Teams: Clara Eidt was a member of the junior researcher group 'Policies of Reproduction' at the Gießen Graduate Center (2018–2022), indicating collaborative engagement in interdisciplinary reproductive research. She also served as spokesperson for the 'Young Forum' section of the German Society for Midwifery Science, supporting early-career academics in the field.