Dr Louise Hunter
PhD, MA (Oxon), RM
Associate Lecturer
Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery
Role
Lecturer and Examiner for the NMC Test of Competence Centre
Teaching and supervision
Teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Teaching
Research Students
Name | Thesis title | Completed |
---|---|---|
Claire Litchfield | Is the use of water immersion for women in labour or giving birth both safe and effective as a method for improving rates of normal birth for women who are obese? | Active |
Research
My research interests centre around improving midwifery care and women’s experiences of maternity services. I have investigated the potential of Mindfulness to improve the workplace culture in maternity and to help women in labour and early parenthood. I have worked as a Research Fellow on the REACH project, an NIHR-funded programme testing a group approach to antenatal care. I am currently involved in projects looking at the management of anaemia in pregnancy, and the feasibility and acceptability of water birth, particularly for women with a raised BMI.
Groups
Projects
- An exploration of the application and learning experiences of BAME midwifery students
- Global Majority midwifery students
Publications
Professional information
Memberships of professional bodies
- Member of the RCM
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy