Deborah Pidd
Unit manager
La Trobe University
Australia
Biography
Deb Pidd is a registered nurse and midwife with 25 years of experience as a midwife unit manager in antenatal care settings. Deb completed a BA at La Trobe University, majoring in Sociology, followed some years later with a Master of Midwifery, also at La Trobe.
Her practice and research interests are in women-centred care, education and clinical leadership.
She is currently undertaking a PhD at La Trobe. The aim of this research is to improve the subsequent pregnancy and birth experience of women who have experienced a prior psychologically traumatic birth by enhancing shared decision-making between women and clinicians.
Research Interest
Women-centred care, education and clinical leadership.