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Lorna Dow is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, Sport and Health, University of Brighton. Her research focuses on midwifery practices, particularly episiotomy procedures, informed consent, and clinical decision-making in maternal healthcare. She collaborates extensively with midwives to co-produce evidence-based guidelines and best practices. Her work emphasizes patient autonomy, safety, and improving birth outcomes in midwife-led settings.
Research Interests: Lorna’s expertise spans midwifery, obstetrics, and healthcare ethics. Her studies explore how midwives navigate complex clinical scenarios, such as episiotomy decisions and risk assessment, while prioritizing informed consent and patient-centered care. She advocates for evidence-based practices in midwife-led units to enhance both maternal safety and professional clinical judgment.
Recent Articles: Lorna has published two peer-reviewed articles in 2022 and 2023. These examine episiotomy protocols, red flags for clinical intervention, and distillation of best practices through collaborative midwife input. Her work highlights the importance of integrating clinical experience with ethical frameworks in obstetric care.
Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided. Collaborations include co-authorship with experts in midwifery, obstetrics, and healthcare ethics.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects with midwives and researchers across institutions, focusing on improving maternal healthcare practices through co-production methodologies.
