Midwives of the soul: the spirituality of birth. (2003)
Journal Article
McHugh, N. (2003). Midwives of the soul: the spirituality of birth. Midwifery matters / Association of Radical Midwives, 97, 4-5

The intention of this article is to focus on the spirituality of birth in an attempt to recognise how all the elements of birth can blend into a synergy of celebration that transcends the inadequacies of contemporary care systems.

Giving birth to participation: are women empowered within the maternity services? (2003)
Book Chapter
McHugh, N. (2003). Giving birth to participation: are women empowered within the maternity services?. In J. Dooher, & R. Byrt (Eds.), Empowerment and the Recipients of Care (60-76). Quay: Mark Allen Publishing Ltd

Maternity Service provision and the experiences of pregnant women.

Emotional changes following childbirth. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (2003, March). Emotional changes following childbirth

Workshops to support Asian community workers in Leicester

The Spirituality of Birth. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (2001, March). The Spirituality of Birth. Paper presented at 4th International Conference of Spirituality and Health

A cross cultural exploration of the deeper aspects of birth spirituality

Van Generatie op Generatie: De invloed van verhalen op de gebioortecultuur (Birth kowledge through the generations). (2000)
Journal Article
McHugh, N. (2000). Van Generatie op Generatie: De invloed van verhalen op de gebioortecultuur (Birth kowledge through the generations). The Dutch Journal of Midwifery, 562-567

Postnatal depression and maternal distress: the myth of the Madonna. (1997)
Book
Littlewood, J., & McHugh, N. (1997). Postnatal depression and maternal distress: the myth of the Madonna. Macmillan

Written by a social psychologist and a midwife, this book moves beyond the conventional 'medical' approach to emotional problems following childbirth. It examines the range of potential causes of maternal distress and postnatal depression and puts fo... Read More about Postnatal depression and maternal distress: the myth of the Madonna..