Silje Espejord

Silje Espejord is a Senior Lecturer in midwifery at the Department of Care and Ethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger. She is actively involved in research and academic dissemination on maternal health, particularly focusing on the care of vulnerable pregnant women and interdisciplinary collaboration in primary healthcare settings.

Her research interests include:

• Midwifery practices in community settings
• Interdisciplinary and interagency collaboration in maternal care
• Identification and support of vulnerable families during pregnancy
• Gender and professional identity in midwifery
• Simulation-based and student-driven education in midwifery training

Her recent publications (2022–2024) reveal a strong focus on qualitative and cross-sectional studies involving Norwegian community midwives, with recurring themes of equity, access to care, and systemic challenges in supporting at-risk populations. She frequently collaborates with researchers such as Sonja Henriksen Auberg, Trine Kristoffersen Kvitno, Eva Christina Furskog-Risa, and Mirjam Lukasse.

Scientific contributions include peer-reviewed articles in Sexual & Reproductive Health Care, presentations at international conferences like the EMA Education Conference and NCCS, and public dissemination through platforms like www.forebygging.no. Her work emphasizes both clinical practice improvements and pedagogical innovation.

She advises on best practices in communication, early intervention, and ethical care, contributing to policy and education. Though no formal advisees are listed, her leadership in research projects and educational development indicates a mentoring role. She is not part of any named lab but contributes to academic teams focused on perinatal health and midwifery education.