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Katherine Waterfall is a Lecturer in Midwifery at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA), where she contributes to education and research in midwifery and reproductive health. She is a member of the Lifespan Health research group and actively engaged in advancing equity in maternity care, particularly for marginalized populations.
Education:
- Master of Arts in International Development, University of East Anglia (Awarded: 1 August 2021)
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, University of East Anglia (Awarded: 1 August 2017)
Her research interests center on reproductive justice, maternity care for women seeking sanctuary, advanced clinical practice in midwifery, and inclusive, ethical decision-making in clinical settings. She integrates perspectives from international development and social justice into her work.
The recent publications reflect a strong focus on equity, advocacy, and systemic barriers in maternity care, particularly for asylum-seeking and refugee women. Her work also explores professional frameworks for midwifery advancement and inclusive practices around gender identity in healthcare.
Scientific Awards:
- The UEA Difference Postgraduate Scholarship (2018)
Katherine is actively involved in research projects, including the NIHR Undergraduate Internship Programme, and has contributed to policy-oriented outputs such as the Maternity Stream of Sanctuary Resource Pack. She advises and collaborates with external organizations including City of Sanctuary UK, Maternity Action, and the VITA Network. Her external role as a PhD candidate at City, University of London, further demonstrates her ongoing scholarly development. She has presented at major conferences including the International Confederation of Midwives World Congress and the British Sociological Association Human Reproduction Study Group.
She is part of collaborative networks focused on maternal health, reproductive justice, and sanctuary initiatives, working across academic, clinical, and community-based organizations to improve maternity outcomes for vulnerable populations.
