CEPEL

Anne-Sophie PILARSKY POLLET

Career History

  • Ph.D. student in political science, advised by François Buton. Enrolled inthe first year.
  • Lecturer in Maieutics, University of Montpellier, Department of Maieutics, School of Medicine (November 2015–present).
  • Coordinating Midwife, Narbonne Hospital (September 2010–November 2015).
  • Practicing Midwife, Narbonne Hospital (June 2003–August 2010).
  • Practicing Midwife, Béziers Hospital Center (January–June 2003).
  • Practicing Midwife, Perpignan Hospital (September–December 2002).
  • Practicing Midwife, Narbonne Hospital (July–August 2002).

Thesis Proposal

Title: Pregnancy and Its Risks: A Sociological Study of Changing Practices in Obstetrics.

In France, throughout the 19th century, the government enacted laws governing the training of midwives and established this medical profession as an indispensable public health provider for women and newborns. Today, at the dawn of the 21st century, midwives—whose scope of practice continues to expand—are now positioned as key providers of primary care, managing the reproductive health of healthy women. Prevention remains a major part of their practice.

Against a backdrop of growing concern about the increasing number of risks and risk factors—whether environmental or behavioral—this study aims to examine midwives’ preventive practices, how these professionals perceive risks, and to what extent prejudices regarding their patients’ social background or their own social environment influence their practices.

Methods and approaches: Qualitative study (ethnographic observation and semi-structured interviews with midwives practicing in various settings).

Degrees

  • 2016: Master 2 in Health – Research Track – Healthcare, Humanities, and Society, School of Medicine, University of Montpellier,with honors.
  • 2010: Midwifery Management Degree, University of Burgundy,with honors.
  • 2002: State-Certified Midwife, University of Reims Champagne-Ardennes,with highest honors.
  • 1995: Scientific Baccalaureate, with a concentration in mathematics, grade: "fairly good."