Sara Borrelli

Contact

• workRoom B236 Queen's Medical School
  Queen's Medical Centre
  Nottingham
  NG7 2UH
  UK
• Sara.Borrelli@nottingham.ac.uk

Biography

I am an NMC registered midwife with experience in clinical practice, education and research working as Associate Professor and Researcher at The University of Nottingham (UK). I am part of the Maternal Health and Wellbeing Research Group. I am currently the Lead for MSc Midwifery and MSc Midwifery Studies, Maternal and Newborn Health and Midwifery Focussed Continuing Professional Development. I am Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I have successfully completed my PhD in Health Studies in 2015 and PGCHE in 2016 at The University of Nottingham (UK). In 2010, I received my Master in Nursing and Midwifery Sciences after having completed my Bachelor in Midwifery at the University of Milano Bicocca (Italy) in 2008. I have experience of midwifery practice, research and education both in the UK (6 years - ongoing) and Italy (11 years - ongoing with occasional invited teaching), allowing me to widen perspectives on a variety of programme matters. My track record of professional development, working experience, research projects and publications demonstrates I am highly dedicated to make a difference to midwifery practice, education and research.

Expertise Summary

• February 2015 - October 2022

Associate Professor in Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham (UK)

• February 2015 - October 2022

Assistant Professor in Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham (UK)

• September 2021 - ongoing

Lead for MSc in Midwifery Studies, Maternal and Newborn Health and Midwifery Continuing Professional Education, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham (UK)

• September 2021 - ongoing

Member of University of Nottingham Online project to develop flexible CPD training (University level), University of Nottingham (UK)

• August 2021 - ongoing

Member of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (School level), University of Nottingham (UK)

• May 2021 - ongoing

Faculty Representative for digital capability Working Group - The Digital Researcher (University level), University of Nottingham (UK)

• May 2021 - ongoing

Member of Academic Resource Planning Working Group (School level), University of Nottingham (UK)

• September 2020 - ongoing

PhD viva examiner, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham (UK)

• February 2015 - December 2019

Midwifery Deputy Lead for Global Reach, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham (UK)

• March 2014 - ongoing

Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator - University of Nottingham (UK)

• January 2013 - July 2013

Research Assistant - University of Nottingham (UK)

• January 2013 - January 2014

Reviewer of online e-learning modules - University of Nottingham (UK)

• May 2012 - July 2012

Research Assistant - University of Nottingham (UK)

• March 2011 - ongoing

Invited lecturer - University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy)

• March 2011 - ongoing

Research supervisor of MSc students - University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) and University of Nottingham (UK)

• April 2010 - January 2012

Community Midwife - ASL Monza e Brianza (Monza, Italy)

Recent Publications

• BORRELLI, S., DOWNEY, J., COLCIAGO, E., FUMAGALLI, S., NESPOLI, A. and SPIBY, H., 2023. Mothers’ perspectives on the potential use of video-calling during early labour in the United Kingdom and Italy: A qualitative study Women and Birth. 36(4), e405-e411
• BORRELLI, S., LECIS, A., ANTOLINI, L., MIGLIETTA, M., ZANINI, A., NESPOLI, A. and FUMAGALLI, S., 2023. Pain intensity, coping and maternal satisfaction in low-risk labouring women: a prospective descriptive correlational study Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare. 36, 100848
• BORRELLI, S., FUMAGALLI, S., COLCIAGO, E., DOWNEY, J., SPIBY, H. and NESPOLI, A., 2023. How should a video-call service for early labour be provided? A qualitative study of midwives' perspectives in the United Kingdom and Italy Women and Birth. 24, S1871-5192(23)00098-7
• BORRELLI, S., RAMASAMY, R., WONG, R. and SPIBY, H., 2023. Care and support during maternity for mothers affected by modern slavery: a scoping review International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances. 5, 100139

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• BORRELLI, S., DOWNEY, J., COLCIAGO, E., FUMAGALLI, S., NESPOLI, A. and SPIBY, H., 2023. Mothers’ perspectives on the potential use of video-calling during early labour in the United Kingdom and Italy: A qualitative study Women and Birth. 36(4), e405-e411
• BORRELLI, S., LECIS, A., ANTOLINI, L., MIGLIETTA, M., ZANINI, A., NESPOLI, A. and FUMAGALLI, S., 2023. Pain intensity, coping and maternal satisfaction in low-risk labouring women: a prospective descriptive correlational study Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare. 36, 100848
• BORRELLI, S., FUMAGALLI, S., COLCIAGO, E., DOWNEY, J., SPIBY, H. and NESPOLI, A., 2023. How should a video-call service for early labour be provided? A qualitative study of midwives' perspectives in the United Kingdom and Italy Women and Birth. 24, S1871-5192(23)00098-7
• BORRELLI, S., RAMASAMY, R., WONG, R. and SPIBY, H., 2023. Care and support during maternity for mothers affected by modern slavery: a scoping review International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances. 5, 100139
• FUMAGALLI, S., BORRELLI, S., ORNAGHI, S., VERGANI. P. and NESPOLI, A., 2022. Midwives’ experiences of providing maternity care to women and families during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Italy Women and Birth. 36(1), e57-e64
• FUMAGALLI, S., BORRELLI, S., GALEOTO, G., PANUCCIO, F., PIGNATARO, C., GOTTARDI, M. and NESPOLI, A., 2022. Assessment of the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the perceptions of empowerment in midwifery practice scale-revised (PEMS-R-IT) in midwives European Journal of Midwifery. 6, 1-8
• FUMAGALLI, S., ORNAGHI, S., BORRELLI, S., VERGANI, P. and NESPOLI, A., 2021. The experiences of childbearing women who tested positive to COVID-19 during the pandemic in northern Italy Women and Birth. 35(3), 242-253
• ROBERTS, J., BENNETT, B., SLACK, H., BORRELLI, S., SPIBY, H., WALKER, L. and JOMEEN, J., 2021. Midwifery students’ views and experiences of birth on mainstream factual television Midwifery. 92, 102859
• BORRELLI, S., HARTON, S., POOLE, G., ROBERTSON, K., WALMSLEY, A., JOMEEN, J., WALKER, L. and SPIBY, H., 2021. Spontaneous rupture of membranes and potential use of reagent pads: midwives’ experiences and perspectives MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. 31(1), 89-95
• NESPOLI, A., ORNAGHI, S., BORRELLI, S., VERGANI, P. and FUMAGALLI, S., 2021. Lived experiences of the partners of COVID-19 positive childbearing women: a qualitative study Women and Birth. 35(3), 289-297
• BORRELLI, S., WALKER, L., COOLIN, K., FUMAGALLI, S., KAREMA, A., KONSTANTINIDIS, S., METS-OJA, S., NESPOLI, A., SMIT, A-M., VAN OOST, M. and SPIBY, H., 2021. Midwifery students' perspectives of physical and virtual mobility activities including preferences for e-learning: A cross-sectional survey Nurse Education Today. 109, 105214
• BORRELLI, S., WALKER, L., JOMEEN, J., ROBERTS, J., EDGLEY, A., BENNETT, B., HARTON, S., POOLE, G., ROBERTSON, K., SLACK, H., WALMSLEY, A. and SPIBY, H., 2020. Introducing midwifery students to the world of research: building the basis for future leaders in evidence-based practice MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. 30(3), 324-329
• BORRELLI, S., EVANS, K., PALLOTTI, P., EVANS, C., ELDRIDGE, J. and SPIBY, H., 2020. Mixed methods systematic review: childbearing women’s views, experiences and decision-making related to epidural analgesia in labour Journal of Advanced Nursing. 76(12), 3273-3292
• COLCIAGO, E., FUMAGALLI, S., INZIS, I., BORRELLI, S. and NESPOLI, A., 2019. Management of the second stage of labour in women with epidural analgesia: A qualitative study exploring Midwives' experiences in Northern Italy MIDWIFERY. 78, 8-15
• BORRELLI S. and WALSH D., 2018. First-time mothers’ expectations of the unknown territory of childbirth: Uncertainties, coping strategies and ‘going with the ow’ Midwifery. 63, 39-45
• BORRELLI S., WALSH D. and SPIBY H., 2018. ‘You’re only in early labour, you’re not in active labour yet: midwives’ negative language and behaviour and the meaning women make of it. The Practising Midwife. 25-29
• BORRELLI S, WALSH D and SPIBY H, 2017. First time mothers' choice of birthplace: influencing factors, expectations of the midwife's role and perceived safety Journal of Advanced Nursing. 73(8), 1937-1946
• WILLIAMS, JACQUI, HULME, GEMMA and BORRELLI S., 2017. Adding to the midwifery curriculum through internationalisation and promotion of global mobility British Journal of Midwifery. 25(3), 184-188
• SPIBY, HELEN, BORRELLI, SARA and HUGHES, ANITA J., 2017. Women's expectations and experiences of rupture of membranes and views of the potential use of reagent pads for detecting amniotic fluid Journal of Advanced Nursing. 73(12), 3041-3049
• ROTA, A, ANTOLINI, L, COLCIAGO, E, NESPOLI, A, BORRELLI, S E and FUMAGALLI, S, 2017. Timing of hospital admission in labour: latent versus active phase, mode of birth and intrapartum interventions. A correlational study. Women and Birth: Journal of the Australian College of Midwives. S1871-5192(17), 30279-2
• BORRELLI S., CATTANEO A., RECALCATI A. and NESPOLI A., 2017. Disorientation, self-awareness and ongoing learning: student midwives' experiences of clinical placements in Italy MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. 27(3), 391–397
• CAPPELLETTI, G., NESPOLI, A., FUMAGALLI, S and BORRELLI S.E., 2016. First-time mothers’ experiences of early labour in Italian maternity care services. Midwifery. 34, 198-204
• BORRELLI SE, SPIBY H and WALSH D, 2016. The kaleidoscopic midwife: A conceptual metaphor illustrating first-time mothers' perspectives of a good midwife during childbirth. A grounded theory study Midwifery. 39, 103-111
• CELESIA, M., NESPOLI, A. and BORRELLI S.E., 2016. Childbearing women’s experiences of early pushing urge. International Journal of Childbirth. 6(1), 19-26
• BORRELLI S., 2016. Article review: Jepsen, I., Mark, E., Nøhr, E., Foureur, M., Sørensen, E. (2016) A qualitative study of how caseload midwifery is constituted and experienced by Danish midwives MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. 26(3), 310-311
• BORRELLI S., WALSH D. and SPIBY H., 2016. Respectful handover: a good alternative when intrapartum continuity of carer cannot be guaranteed MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. 26(4), 481-485
• BORRELLI S.E., DATTOLO C. and NESPOLI A., 2015. Midwives’ approaches to early pushing urge in labour British Journal of Midwifery. 23(9), 640-646
• BORRELLI, S.E., 2014. What is a good midwife? Insights from the literature. Midwifery. 30(1), 3-10
• IANNUZZI, L. and BORRELLI, S.E., 2014. Early labour midwifery care in Italy: local and cross-cultural challenges. Evidence Based Midwifery. 12(4), 133-136
• BORRELLI S.E., 2014. Letter to editor on antenatal education in Italy International Journal of Birth and Parent Education. 1(4), 6
• BORRELLI, S.E., LOCATELLI, A. and NESPOLI, A., 2013. Early Pushing Urge in labour and midwifery practice: a prospective observational study at an Italian maternity hospital. Midwifery. 29(8), 871-875
• BORRELLI, S.E., 2013. What is a good midwife? Some historical considerations. Evidence Based Midwifery. 11(2), 51-59
• BORRELLI, S.E., LOCATELLI, A. and NESPOLI, A., 2013. Precoce urgenza di spinta e pratica ostetrica: studio osservazionale prospettico (Early pushing urge in labour and midwifery practice: a prospective observational study). Lucina, Italian Journal of Midwives. 2, 28-31
• BORRELLI, S.E., 2013. Perche’ fare ricerca? Riflessioni di un’ostetrica. (Why conducting midwifery research? Reflections of a midwife). Lucina, Italian Journal of Midwives. 2, 25-27
• BORRELLI S.E., What is a good midwife? Insights from the literature In: NICER Midwifery Conference - Nottingham - 7/8 September 2012.
• BORRELLI S.E., Childbearing women’s expectations and experiences of a good midwife in the context of different planned places of birth In: ICM 30th Triennal Congress - Prague - 1/5 June 2014.
• BORRELLI S.E. and NESPOLI A., Early Pushing Urge in labour, midwifery practice & midwives and women’s experiences. In: ICM 30th Triennal Congress - Prague - 1/5 June 2014.
• BORRELLI S.E., Management strategies for early pushing urge In: Primary Care & Public Health Conference - Birmingham - 21 May 2015.
• BORRELLI S.E., The kaleidoscopic midwife: a conceptual metaphor illustrating first-time mothers perspectives of a good midwife In: Normal Labour and Birth Conference - Grange over Sands - 17 June 2015.