Anne-Sophie Pilarksy Pollet
Career History
- Ph.D. student in political science, under the supervision of François Buton. Currently in thefirst year.
- Lecturer in Midwifery, University of Montpellier, Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine (November 2015–present).
- Lead Midwife, Narbonne Hospital (September 2010 to November 2015).
- Registered Midwife, Narbonne Hospital (June 2003 to August 2010).
- Registered midwife, Béziers Hospital (January–June 2003).
- Registered midwife, Perpignan Hospital (September–December 2002).
- Registered 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 midwifery training and established the profession as an indispensable public health provider for women and newborns. The midwife of the early 21st century, whose scope of practice continues to expand, now serves as a primary care provider, managing the reproductive health of healthy women. Prevention remains a major part of her practice.
Against a backdrop of growing concern about the proliferation 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’s Degree in Health Sciences – Research Track – Healthcare, Humanities, and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montpellier,with honors.
- 2010: Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery, University of Burgundy,summa cum laude.
- 2002: State-Certified Midwife, University of Reims Champagne-Ardennes,summa cum laude.
- 1995: High School Diploma in Science, with a concentration in mathematics, grade: B.