Prof Valerie Fleming

Journal article

Vermeulen J, Buyl R, Luyben A, Fleming V, Tency I, Fobelets M. 2024. How to promote midwives' recognition and professional autonomy? A document analysis study Midwifery, 138 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Maxwell C, Robinson A, Donaghy-Binks P, Fleming V. 2024. A qualitative evaluation of a student midwife placement teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) European Journal of Midwifery, 8 :1-8 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Maxwell C, Hanlon C, Robb Y, Vermeulen J, Dobrowolska B. 2024. To participate or not to participate: The troublesome question of nurses' conscientious objection to abortion: A qualitative study Journal of Advanced Nursing, :1-11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Ansule I, Fleming V, Millere I. 2024. To be a midwife in Latvia – Midwives talking - Pilot study Heliyon, 10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Ali M, Fleming V, Maxwell C. 2024. Emerging trends in research on perineal trauma management: A bibliometric analysis of articles published since 1985 Midwifery, 134 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Frith L, Maxwell C. 2024. Understanding the extent of and limitations to conscientious objection to abortion by health care practitioners: A hermeneutic study. Cioffi A. PLoS One, 19 :1-14 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Vermeulen J, Buyl R, Luyben A, Fleming V, Tency I, Fobelets M. 2024. The exploration of professional midwifery autonomy: Understanding and experiences of final-year midwifery students Nurse Education Today, 134 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Self B, Maxwell C, Fleming V. 2023. The missing voices in the conscientious objection debate: British service users' experiences of conscientious objection to abortion BMC Medical Ethics, 24 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Vermeulen J, Fobelets M, Fleming V, Luyben A, Stas L, Buyl R. 2023. How Do Midwives View Their Professional Autonomy, Now and in Future? Healthcare, 11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Vermeulen J, Buyl R, Luyben A, Fleming V, Fobelets M. 2023. Key Maternity Care Stakeholders' Views on Midwives' Professional Autonomy. Healthcare, 11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Maxwell C, Fleming V, Porcellato LA. 2023. Why have a bottle when you can have draught? Exploring bottle refusal by breastfed babies. Maternal & Child Nutrition, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Nakate M-G, Mackay S, Ndirangu-Mugo E, Fleming V. 2022. Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Ramsayer B, Maxwell C, Fleming V. 2022. Qualitative Studie aus Großbritannien zum Schwangerschaftsabbruch (Qualitative study from the UK on abortion. Midwives respect and support each other) Habammen, Publisher Url Public Url

Ramsayer B, Maxwell C, Fleming V. 2022. Vier Beusche in sechs Wochen Habammen, 9 :84-91 Publisher Url Public Url

Maxwell C, Ramsayer B, Fleming V. 2022. It's about finding a balance…exploring conscientious objection to abortion with UK midwives Midwifery, 112 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Maina R, Kimani RW, Orwa J, Mutwiri BD, Nyariki CK, Shaibu S, Fleming V. 2022. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preparedness for Managing Pregnant and Postpartum Women with COVID-19 Among Nurse-Midwives in Kenya SAGE Open Nursing, 8 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Aspinwall-Roberts E, Fleming V, Khatri R, Jones PA. 2022. ‘They don’t want them to have capacity’: Multi-agency operationalisation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in England with adults who self-neglect Health and Social Care in the Community, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V. 2022. Defining midwifery autonomy in Belgium: Consensus of a modified Delphi study Journal of Advanced Nursing, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Frank F, Meyer Y, Pehlke-Milde J, Zsindely P, Thorn-Cole H, de Labrusse C. 2022. Giving birth: A hermeneutic study of the expectations and experiences of healthy primigravid women in Switzerland. PLoS One, 17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Maxwell C, McKendrick J, Hanlon C, Penson P, Fleming V. 2021. Exploring pharmacists' views surrounding conscientious objection to abortion and implications in practice. The International journal of pharmacy practice, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Maxwell C, Ramsayer B, Hanlon C, McKendrick J, Fleming V. 2020. Examining Researchers’ Pre-Understandings as a Part of the Reflexive Journey in Hermeneutic Research International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 19 :1-9 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Pallangyo E, Nakate MG, Maina R, Fleming V. 2020. The impact of covid-19 on midwives' practice in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania: A reflective account MIDWIFERY, 89 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Vermeulen J, Luyben A, Buyl R, Debonnet S, Castiaux G, Niset A, Muyldermans J, Fleming V, Fobelets M. 2020. The state of professionalisation of midwifery in Belgium: A discussion paper. Women and Birth, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Ramsayer B, Fleming V. 2020. Conscience and conscientious objection: The midwife's role in abortion services NURSING ETHICS, 27 :1645-1654 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Maxwell C, Fleming KM, Fleming V, Porcellato LA. 2020. UK mothers' experiences of bottle refusal by their breastfed baby. Maternal and Child Nutrition, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Maxwell C, Ramsayer B. 2020. Accommodating conscientious objection in the midwifery workforce: a ratio-data analysis of midwives, birth and late abortions in 18 European countries in 2016. Human Resources for Health, 18 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Luyben A, Fleming V, Vermeulen J. 2020. Midwifery education in COVID-19- time: Challenges and opportunities. Midwifery, 89 :102776-102776 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Robb Y, Matteo C, Meier-Magistretti C. 2020. When New Life Meets Death: Three Hermeneutic Case Studies From Switzerland OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Luyben A, Fleming V, Vermeulen J. 2020. Midwives’ professional and personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe: The set-up of the ‘CoroVie’ project European Journal of Midwifery, 4 DOI Publisher Url

Vermeulen J, Luyben A, O’Connell R, Gillen P, Escuriet R, Fleming V. 2019. Failure or progress?: The current state of the professionalisation of midwifery in Europe European Journal of Midwifery, 3 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Meyer Y, Pehlke-Milde J, Muntwyler FS, Fleming V. 2019. Integrative power in Swiss home-like childbirths: A qualitative multiple case study Midwifery, 78 :97-103 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Frith L, Ramsayer B. 2019. Tensions Between Ethics and the Law: Examination of a Legal Case by Two Midwives Invoking a Conscientious Objection to Abortion in Scotland HEC Forum, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Robb Y. 2019. A critical analysis of articles using a Gadamerian based research method Nursing Inquiry, 26 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Robb Y. 2019. Potential conflicts in midwifery practice regarding conscientious objection to abortions in Scotland Nursing Ethics, 26 :564-575 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Robb Y. 2019. Potential conflicts in midwifery practice regarding conscientious objection to abortions in Scotland Nursing Ethics, 26 :564-575 DOI

Ramsayer B, Fleming V, Robb Y, Deery R, Cattell T. 2018. Maternal emotions during the first three postnatal months: Gaining an hermeneutic understanding. Women and Birth, 32 :579-585 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Mander R, Fleming V, Marshall RK. 2018. Maternal death: Scotland's enlightenment International Journal of Childbirth, 8 :70-76 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Frank F, Maurer F, Pehlke-Milde J, Fleming V. 2018. Dying at Life's Beginning GESUNDHEITSWESEN, 80 :540-544 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Frith L, Luyben A, Ramsayer B. 2018. Conscientious objection to participation in abortion by midwives and nurses: a systematic review of reasons. BMC Medical Ethics, 19 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Balaam M-C, Haith-Cooper M, Parizkova A, Weckend MJ, Fleming V, Roosalu T, Vrzina SS. 2017. A concept analysis of the term migrant women in the context of pregnancy International Journal of Nursing Practice, 23 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Fleming V, Ramsayer B, Zaksek TS. 2017. Freedom of conscience in Europe? An analysis of three cases of midwives with conscientious objection to abortion Journal of Medical Ethics, 44 :104-108 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Meyer Y, Frank F, Muntwyler FS, Fleming V, Pehlke-Milde J. 2017. Decision-making in Swiss home-like childbirth: A grounded theory study Women and Birth, 30 :272-280 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Luyben A, Barger M, Avery M, Bharj KK, O'Connell R, Fleming V, Thompson J, Della S. 2017. Exploring global recognition of quality midwifery education: Vision or fiction? WOMEN AND BIRTH, 30 :184-192 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Meyer Y, Frank F, van Gogh S, Schirinzi L, Michoud B, de labrusse C. 2017. Giving birth: Expectations of first time mothers in Switzerland at the mid point of pregnancy Women and Birth, 30 :443-449 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Loytved CAL, Fleming V. 2016. Naegele's rule revisited SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE, 8 :100-101 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Iljuschin I, Pehlke-Milde J, Maurer F, Parpan F. 2016. Dying at life's beginning: Experiences of parents and health professionals in Switzerland when an 'in utero ' diagnosis incompatible with life is made Midwifery, 34 :23-29 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Luyben A. 2016. Establishing a Master's for Europe - A transnational model for higher education MIDWIFERY, 33 :52-54 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ramsayer B, Fleming V. 2015. Sichtweisen auf die physiologische Geburt Deutsche Hebammenzeitschrift,

Schofield I, Tolson D, Fleming V. 2012. How nurses understand and care for older people with delirium in the acute hospital: a Critical Discourse Analysis NURSING INQUIRY, 19 :165-176 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Hebamme JP-M, Davies S, Zaksek T. 2011. Developing and validating scenarios to compare midwives' knowledge and skills with the International Confederation of Midwives' essential competencies in four European countries MIDWIFERY, 27 :854-860 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Luyben AG, Kinn SR, Fleming VEM. 2011. Becoming a Mother: Women's Journeys From Expectation to Experience in Three European Countries International Journal of Childbirth, 1 :13-26 DOI Publisher Url

Martin CH, Fleming V. 2011. The birth satisfaction scale International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 24 :124-135 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Luyben AG, Kinn SR, Fleming VEM. 2011. Becoming a Mother: Women’s Journeys From Expectation to Experience in Three European Countries International Journal of Childbirth, 1 :13-26 DOI Publisher Url

Hollins Martin CJ, Fleming V. 2010. A 15-step model for writing a research proposal British Journal of Midwifery, 18 :791-798 DOI Publisher Url

Keating A, Fleming VEM. 2009. Midwives' experiences of facilitating normal birth in an obstetric-led unit: a feminist perspective MIDWIFERY, 25 :518-527 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Darbyshire C, Fleming VEM. 2008. Mobilizing Foucault: history, subjectivity and autonomous learners in nurse education NURSING INQUIRY, 15 :263-269 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ramsayer B, Groß M, Fleming V. 2008. Fernstudium in Midwifery Deutsche Hebammenzeitschrift, 4 :30-33

Ramsayer B, Groß M, Fleming V. 2008. EU-Hebammenstudium mit Masterabschluss Deutsche Hebammenzeitschrift, 4 :35-36

Darbyshire C, Fleming VEM. 2008. Governmentality, student autonomy and nurse education JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 62 :172-179 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Abuidhail J, Fleming V. 2007. Beliefs and practices of postpartum infant care: Review of different cultures British Journal of Midwifery, 15 :418-421 DOI Publisher Url

Pehlke-Milde J, Beier J, Sayn-Wittgenstein PHFZ, Fleming V. 2006. Vocational analysis of health care professions as a basis for innovative curricular planning. An analysis and prognosis of the development of the professional competencies of midwives - cornerstones of innovative curricula on tertiary education NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 26 :183-190 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Luyben AG, Fleming VEM. 2005. Women's needs from antenatal care in three European countries MIDWIFERY, 21 :212-223 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Pehlke-Milde J, Poats A, Gaidys U. 2005. Ist die REEDA-Skala zur Messung der Wundheilung nach Dammverletzungen geeignet? Die Hebamme, 18 :44-48 DOI Publisher Url

Gaidys U, Fleming V. 2005. A discussion of Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics in international nursing research Pflege, 18 :389-395 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Tolson D, Schartau E. 2004. Changing perceptions of womanhood: living with Parkinson's Disease INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, 41 :515-524 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Aznar Cabrerizo MI, Fleming V, Watson H, Narvaiza Solís MJ. 2004. Necesidades psicosociales de los cuidadores informales de las personas con esquizofrenia: exploración del rol del profesional de enfermería Enfermería Clínica, 14 :286-293 DOI Publisher Url

Fleming V. 2003. Hysterectomy: a case study of one woman's experience JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 44 :575-582 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming VEM, Hagen S, Niven C. 2003. Does perineal suturing make a difference? - The SUNS trial BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 110 :684-689 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V. 2003. Does perineal suturing make a difference? The SUNS trial BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 110 :684-689 DOI Publisher Url

Fleming V, Gaidys U, Robb Y. 2003. Hermeneutic research in nursing: Developing a Gadamerian-based research method Nursing Inquiry, 10 :113-120 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Poat A, McElligott M, Fleming V. 2003. How midwives' attitudes can affect the research process British Journal of Midwifery, 11 :396-400 DOI Publisher Url

Schartau E, Tolson D, Fleming V. 2003. Parkinson's disease: the effects on womanhood. Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 17 :33-39 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Tolson D, Fleming V, Schartau E. 2002. Coping with menstruation: understanding the needs of women with Parkinson's disease JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 40 :513-521 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Robb Y, Fleming V, Dietert C. 2002. Measurement of clinical performance of nurses: a literature review NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 22 :293-300 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Poat A, Pender U. 2002. Evidence based midwifery practice in Scottland: A discussion of the problems Zeitschrift fur Arztliche Fortbildung und Qualitatssicherung, 96 :677-681 Author Url

Fleming V, Poat A, Curzio J, Douglas V, Cheyne H. 2001. Competencies of midwives with single or dual qualifications at the point of registration in Scotland MIDWIFERY, 17 :295-301 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Socorro LL, Tolson D, Fleming V. 2001. Exploring Spanish emergency nurses' lived experience of the care provided for suddenly bereaved families JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 35 :562-570 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V. 2001. Commentary Clinical Nursing Research, 10 :251-253 DOI Publisher Url

Kilgour C, Fleming V. 2000. An action research inquiry into a health visitor parenting programme for parents of pre-school children with behaviour problems JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 32 :682-688 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Calvert S, Fleming V. 2000. Minimizing postpartum pain: a review of research pertaining to perineal care in childbearing women JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 32 :407-415 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Milde J. 2000. Cultural learning: midwifery in Scotland and Germany British Journal of Midwifery, 8 :368-373 DOI Publisher Url

Fleming VEM. 1998. Women-with-midwives-with-women: a model of interdependence MIDWIFERY, 14 :137-143 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Clark AM, Curzio J, Lindsay GM, Fleming VEM, McIntosh J. 1998. Exploring patients' perspectives of coronary heart disease: discerning methods and a review of the qualitative literature Coronary Health Care, 2 :118-128 DOI Publisher Url

Fleming VEM. 1998. Women and midwives in partnership: a problematic relationship? JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 27 :8-14 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming VEM. 1998. Autonomous or automatons? An exploration through history of the concept of autonomy in midwifery in Scotland and New Zealand NURSING ETHICS, 5 :43-51 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming VE. 1998. Autonomous or Automatons?an exploration through history of the concept of autonomy in midwifery in Scotland and New Zealand Nursing Ethics, 5 :43-51 DOI Publisher Url

Fleming VEM, Moloney JA. 1996. Critical social theory as a grounded process International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2 :118-121 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming VEM. 1996. Midwifery in New Zealand: Responding to changing times Health Care for Women International, 17 :343-359 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

PYBUS M, FLEMING V. 1995. BED SHARING AND COT DEATH NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL, 108 :112-112 Author Url

Fleming V. 1992. The invisibility of nurses in the workplace. Nursing praxis in New Zealand inc, 7 :2-3 Author Url

FLEMING VEM. 1992. CLIENT EDUCATION - A FUTURISTIC OUTLOOK JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 17 :158-163 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V. 1986. Ante-nursing classes at National Women's. The New Zealand nursing journal. Kai tiaki, 79 :15 Author Url

Report

Maxwell C, Porcellato L, Hanlon C, Fleming V. 2024. An evaluation of the PSS Growing Together parent-baby relationship service and Everton in the Community’s Starting Well Dads Club 2024 An evaluation of the PSS Growing Together parent-baby relationship service and Everton in the Community’s Starting Well Dads Club :1-42

Weber K, Porcellato LA, Fleming V, Maxwell C. 2023. Joint Maternity Services Needs Assessment Cheshire and Merseyside 2022 Public Url

Other

Fleming V, Frank F, Meyer Y, Pehlke-Milde J, Zsindely P, Thorn-Cole H, de Labrusse C. 2024. Erratum: Correction: Giving birth: A hermeneutic study of the expectations and experiences of healthy primigravid women in Switzerland (PloS one (2022) 17 2 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261902) PloS one, 19 :e0314064 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Fleming V, Maxwell C, Ramsayer B. 2020. Accommodating conscientious objection in the midwifery workforce: a ratio-data analysis of midwives, birth and late abortions in 18 European countries in 2016 Human Resources for Health, DOI Publisher Url

preprint

Self B, Maxwell C, Fleming V. 2023. The Missing Voices in the Conscientious Objection Debate: UK Service Users’ Experiences of Conscientious Objection to Abortion. Research Square DOI Publisher Url

Nakate M-G, Fleming V, MacKay S, Ndirangu-Mugo E. 2022. A Description of Experiences of Women and Significant others in Accessing Comprehensive Healthcare in the First 1000 Days of Life Post-conception During COVID-19 in Rural Uganda Research Square DOI Publisher Url

Fleming V, Maxwell C, Ramsayer B. 2020. Accommodating conscientious objection in the midwifery workforce: a ratio-data analysis of midwives, birth and late abortions in 18 European countries in 2016 Research Square DOI Publisher Url

Dataset

Fleming V, Maxwell C, Morecroft C. 2021. Understanding the extent of and limitations to conscientious objection by health care practitioners to abortion DOI Public Url

Fleming V, Maxwell C, Hanlon C, McKendrick J. Understanding the extent of and limitations to conscientious objection by health care practitioners to abortion: interview data Publisher Url

Thesis/Dissertation

Aspinwall-Roberts E. 2020. Developing shared understandings of multi-agency working with adults who self-neglect Fleming V, Khatri R, Jones PA. Public Url

Poster

Ramsayer B, Robb Y, Fleming V. 2014. Die Gadamer-basierte Forschungsmethode: Chancen und Perspektiven für die qualitative Hebammenforschung 2. Internationale Fachtagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Hebammenwissenschaften

Books (authored)

Mander R, Fleming V. 2014. Introduction: Choosing midwifery and being a midwife :15-26 DOI Publisher Url

Mander R, Fleming V. 2014. Becoming a midwife: Second edition :1-192 DOI Publisher Url

Mander R, Fleming V. 2013. Failure to progress: The contraction of the midwifery profession :1-248 DOI Publisher Url

Chapters

Darroch K, Fleming V. 2014. Studying midwifery Becoming a Midwife :15-27 DOI Publisher Url

Fleming V. 2014. The global midwife Becoming a Midwife :107-118 DOI Publisher Url

Fleming V. 2013. Other countries' experience Failure to Progress: The Contraction of the Midwifery Profession :189-201

Mander R, Fleming V. 2013. Conclusion: The way ahead Failure to Progress: The Contraction of the Midwifery Profession :202-215

Fleming V. 2013. Statutory control Failure to Progress: The Contraction of the Midwifery Profession :63-77

Fleming V. 2009. The global midwife Becoming a Midwife :140-153 DOI

White N, Petersson NP, Tenold S. Conclusion Shipping and Globalization in the Post-War Era: Contexts, Companies, Connections DOI Publisher Url

Conference publication

Fleming V, Mander R. 2009. Introduction: Choosing midwifery and being a midwife Becoming a Midwife, :1-10 DOI Publisher Url

Maxwell C, Fleming V. It's about finding a balance…exploring conscientious objection to abortion with UK midwives All Ireland Midwifery Festival

Fleming V, Maxwell C. Accommodating conscientious objection to abortion in practice: investigating health professionals’ views. Liverpool Peace Symposium

Vermeulen J, Buyl R, Luyben A, Fleming V, Fobelets M. The views of maternity care stakeholders on midwives' autonomy and its potential impact for midwifery education European Journal of Midwifery, 7 DOI Publisher Url