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Miss Eleanor Healer 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 holds an LLM in Medical Law from Cardiff University (2011), which supports her teaching in midwifery law and healthcare ethics. Her expertise spans breastfeeding advocacy, neonatal examination (NiPE), and woman-centered maternity care. She leads a collaborative breastfeeding support group for students and has contributed to Wales’ national breastfeeding policy. Professional roles include midwifery practice in London and Cardiff, and a decade of academic teaching.
- Education: LLM in Medical Law (Cardiff University, 2011)
- Research Interests: Breastfeeding support systems, medical law in maternity care, neonatal health assessment
Her research emphasizes clinical education standards (e.g., OSCE applications) and health equity for neurodiverse populations. Publications include work on health passports for autistic adults and breastfeeding knowledge assessment. She actively engages in policy development, notably shaping Wales’ 5-year breastfeeding action plan (2019).
