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Suzanne Lee is a midwifery lecturer at City St George's, University of London, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences. She joined the institution in 2013 and holds a PhD in Risk Perception in High Risk Pregnancy, awarded in 2020. Her academic background includes a BSc in Midwifery, an MA in Women's Studies, and a BA in Social Policy.
- PhD, City, University of London, 2020
- BSc Midwifery, University of Brighton, 2003
- MA Women's Studies, University of Kent, 1996
- BA Social Policy, Lancaster University, 1994
Suzanne’s research centers on maternity care and risk perception, particularly in high-risk pregnancies. Her work explores how pregnant women, midwives, and doctors perceive risk and make decisions about birth. She has led and contributed to studies on expressive writing interventions for postpartum health and has published extensively on perinatal risk assessment, communication, and decision-making.
Her publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding the psychological and social dimensions of risk in maternity care. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, with an emphasis on cross-sectional surveys, interviews, and systematic reviews. Her research challenges simplistic dichotomies between medical and lay perspectives, advocating for better communication and shared understanding among healthcare providers and patients.
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Research for Patient Benefit (2013–2015): Using expressive writing interventions to promote health in women after birth (£225,188)
Suzanne teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery programs, leading key modules such as Research Methods in Midwifery and Using Evidence in Midwifery Practice. She also serves as Senior Personal Tutor in Midwifery, providing academic and pastoral support to students. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, integrating evidence-based practice and critical thinking into midwifery education.
She has collaborated with researchers such as Susan Ayers and Des Holden on multiple projects related to perinatal psychology and risk communication. While she does not lead a formal lab, her work is embedded in collaborative research teams focused on improving maternal outcomes and understanding the psychosocial aspects of childbirth.
