معرفی
Lucy Bradley is a Midwifery Lecturer at the University of Leicester's School of Allied Health Professions. She transitioned to academia after working clinically with the University Hospitals of Leicester's dedicated home birth team, focusing on physiological birth and continuity of care models. Her research explores support dynamics for home birth midwives caring for clients with additional needs and the impact of language on women's birth self-belief.
Education:
- MSc/MA (specific field unspecified)
Research Interests: Lucy investigates how birth language shapes maternal confidence, home birth dynamics, and compassionate communication in midwifery care. Her master’s research used phenomenological qualitative methods to examine challenges faced by home birth midwives.
Teaching & Clinical Background: Combines clinical expertise in diverse home birth scenarios (e.g., unconventional locations like houseboats) with academic teaching to equip students with effective communication and care skills.
