Publications
Bauer, N., Fillenberg, B., Grieshop, M., Jäger, K., Knape, N., Krahl, A., Luegmair, K. & Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2026). Position Paper on the Research Agenda for Midwifery Science in Germany (HebFoA2026–2036). Zeitschrift für Hebammenwissenschaft, published online: 24 July 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44476-026-00046-4
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Grieshop, M., Schlüter-Cruse, M., Todorow, H., Agel, L., & Seifert, F. (2026). Statement by the Midwifery Science Faculty Council (Hebammenwissenschaftlicher Fachbereichstag e. V., HWFT) on the Draft Ordinance to Accelerate Recognition Procedures for Foreign Professional Qualifications in the Healthcare Professions.
Grieshop, M., Luegmair, K., Neumeyer, J., & Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2026). Perspectives – Policy – Participation: A Future Strategy for the Academic Policy Representation of Midwifery Science in Germany. Bericht aus Forschung und Lehre 2026:1, Faculty of Health Care, Hochschule Niederrhein. https://doi.org/10.82523/HSNR-649
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Hellmers, C., & Metzing, S. (2025). Intervening conditions shaping mothers’ sense of security during pregnancy and childbirth – partial findings from a grounded theory study. European Journal of Midwifery, 9(Supplement 1).
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Persson, E. K., & Hellmers, C. (2025). Getting one’s bearings: a grounded theory study of fathers’ sense of security while attending the birth of their child. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 25(1), 875.
Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2025). Parenthood in Transition. Hebammen Wissen, 6(3), 48–51.
Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2025). The Silent Heroes: Focus on the Amniotic Sac. Hebammenforum, 26(5), 7–10.
Grieshop, M., Luegmair, K., Werner-Bierwisch, T. & Todorow, H. (2025). Further Developing the Framework Conditions for Midwifery Education Together. Public Health Forum, 33(1), 80–82. https://doi.org/10.1515/pubhef-2024-0138
Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2024). Back to the Origins. Hebammenforum, 25(11), 30–32.
Baumeister, M. M., Berger-Roscher, H. M., Walker, A. L., & Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2024). Supervision Enhances Self-Reflection. Hebammen Wissen, 5(5), 49–51.
Grüttner, G. & Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2024). Supervision Is Now Listed in the Course Catalogue: A Milestone for the First Generation of Midwifery Science Students. Journal Supervision, 2/2024, 30–31.
Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2024). A Journey Through the Heart of the Matter. Hebammenforum, 06/2024, 25:7–12.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Pinkert, Ch., Niessen, K., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2018). Mothers’ and fathers’ sense of security in the context of pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal period: an integrative literature review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18:473.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2022). Conditions intervening in fathers’ sense of security in the context of childbirth – partial results of a grounded theory study. 6th International Conference of the German Society of Midwifery Science, Zurich, 29 July 2022.
Niessen K., Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Sayn Wittgenstein, F. (2017). Motherhood at the Age of 35 and Over: Women’s Perceptions of the Risks Associated with Advanced Maternal Age – A Literature Review. Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie, 221(3), 111–121.
Werner, T. (2010). Stress Experience and Coping Strategies in Midwifery Education – An Empirical Study. Hebamme, 23(4), 252–257.
Presentations
T. Werner-Bierwisch, S. Metzing, C. Hellmers (2025). Intervening conditions shaping mothers’ sense of security during pregnancy and childbirth – partial findings from a grounded theory study. 8th EMA Educational Conference, Malta, 24–25 October 2025.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2022). Conditions intervening in fathers’ sense of security in the context of childbirth – partial results of a grounded theory study. 6th International Conference of the German Society of Midwifery Science, Zurich, 29 July 2022.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2019). The Importance of Care Providers for Parents’ Sense of Security During Childbirth – Partial Findings from a Qualitative Study. 15th German Midwives’ Congress, Bremen, 26 May 2019.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Niessen, K., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2017). Providing a Sense of Security and Feeling Secure – Two Sides of the Same Coin? 28th German Congress for Perinatal Medicine, Berlin, 1 December 2017.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2016). Experiencing Security in the Context of Childbirth from the Parents’ Perspective – Insights from the Literature Review. 3rd Conference of the Cooperative Research College Family Health Across the Life Course (FamiLe), Hochschule Osnabrück and Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, 21 October 2016.
Poster Presentations
Bauer, N. H., Jaeger, K., Krahl, A., Knape, N., Grieshop, M., Werner-Bierwisch, T., Luegmair, K., & Fillenberg, B. (2026). Advancing Midwifery Science: Development of a Research Agenda for Germany (HebFoA 2026–2036). 25th International Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference, Berlin, 14–16 September 2026.
Brellos, A., Sabel, M., Luhmann, L., Keiderling, J., Schuster, S.-M., & Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2026). Participatory Examination Development: A Best-Practice Example for the Practical Component of the State Midwifery Examination [Poster presentation]. HebaPäd 2026 – 3rd Conference on Educational Practice in Midwifery Studies, Leipzig, 3 May 2026.
Berger-Roscher, H., & Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2025). Constructive Alignment: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the Quality Management Module in Midwifery Practice. HEBA-PÄD, 2nd Conference on Educational Practice in Midwifery Studies, Münster, 4 May 2025.
Kehnen, M., Pantic, C., Kollar, P., Berger-Roscher, H., Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2025). Care for Early Miscarriages in the Clinical Setting. 18th German Midwives’ Congress, Münster, 5–7 May 2025.
Baumeister, M., Berger-Roscher, H., Walker, A., Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2024). Supervision in Midwifery Education – Evaluation of Its Effectiveness in Developing the Social and Personal Competencies of Midwifery Students. Heba-Päd – 1st Conference on Educational Practice in Midwifery Studies, organised by the German Society of Midwifery Science (DGHWi) and the German Midwives Association (DHV), Berlin, 8–10 February 2024.
Grieshop, M., Knape, N., Luegmair, K., Todorow, H., Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2024). The Founding Process of the Midwifery Science Faculty Council (HWFT) e. V. In: Heba-Päd – 1st Conference on Educational Practice in Midwifery Studies, organised by the German Society of Midwifery Science (DGHWi) and the German Midwives Association (DHV), Berlin, 8–10 February 2024.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2018). Subjectively Experienced Security in the Context of Childbirth: Initial Findings on Mothers’ Experiences – A Qualitative Study. 4th Conference on Family Health Across the Life Course (FamiLe), Osnabrück, 25 May 2018.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S. Hellmers, C. (2018). Subjectively Experienced Security in the Context of Childbirth: Initial Findings on Fathers’ Experiences – A Qualitative Study. 4th International Conference of the German Society of Midwifery Science, Mainz, 16 February 2018.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Niessen, K., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2017). Becoming Parents and Being a Couple: A Literature Review on the Effects of Pregnancy on the Couple Relationship. 28th German Congress for Perinatal Medicine, Berlin, 30 November–2 December 2017.
Niessen, K., Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Sayn-Wittgenstein, F. (2017). Experiences in Transition to Motherhood Made by Women of Very Advanced Maternal Age – A Literature Review. 31st ICM Triennial Congress, Toronto, Canada, 18–22 June 2017.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Niessen, K., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2017). The Experiences of Security During Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Literature Review. 31st ICM Triennial Congress, Toronto, Canada, 18–22 June 2017.
Werner-Bierwisch, T., Metzing, S., Hellmers, C. (2016). Childbirth and the Experience of Security: A Qualitative Study. 3rd Congress of the German Midwifery Journal, Hanover, 2 September 2016.
Bode, A., Büscher, A., Daugardt, K., Dorin, L., Falkson, S., Hellmers, C., Kapsch, K., Keßler, R., Knecht, Ch., Kuhr, C., Metzing, S., Möller, A., Niessen, K., Roling, M., Schnepp, W., Söhngen, J., Sorber, M., Stelzig, S., Strack, K., zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, F., Werner-Bierwisch, T. (2015). The FamiLe Research College: Family Health Across the Life Course. 3rd International Conference of the Midwifery Research Network, “Rethinking Birth”, Hochschule Osnabrück, 27 November 2015.
