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Zahra qualified as a midwife and holds both a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Midwifery (Education), with a focus on teaching, assessment, and curriculum development. She is a registered member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Zahra has gained clinical experience as a Registered Midwife in Iran for 2 years, where she provided comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.

Following her clinical practice, Zahra transitioned into academia and has over seven years of experience as a Lecturer in Midwifery in Iran. During this time, she was actively involved in teaching undergraduate students, supervising clinical placements, and contributing to curriculum development. She has also contributed to educational activities through involvement in academic committees, accreditation processes, and teaching initiatives. She has received recognition for her contribution to teaching and educational development, as well as support for maternal and newborn health.

Zahra joined the University of Northampton as a full-time Lecturer in Midwifery in January 2026.

 

  • Module leader: MID2032 Additional care needs applied to midwifery
  • Academic assessor: Kettering General Hospital

 

Zahra has a strong publication record with multiple peer-reviewed journal articles in the fields of midwifery, reproductive health, and public health. Her publications explore a wide range of topics, including postpartum wellbeing, sexual health, educational practice, and public health.  

Selected publications include:

  • Zare, Z. et al. (2022) ‘Evaluation of post-vaccination signs and symptoms among Iranian health professionals vaccinated by different types of COVID-19 vaccine’, SSRN. Doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4034560.
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2022) ‘Signs, symptoms, and side-effects presented by different types of COVID-19 vaccines: A prospective cohort study’, Life, 12(12), p. 2046. Doi: 10.3390/life12122046.
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2019) ‘The effect of Citrus aurantium capsule on postpartum depression in women’, Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Infertility, 22(1), pp. Pe26–Pe34.
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2022) ‘Investigating Iranians’ attitude, practice, and perceived self-efficacy towards COVID-19 preventive behaviours’’, The Open Public Health Journal, 15. Doi: 10.2174/18749445-v15-e2205260.
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2021) ‘The impact of an educational intervention based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour on selecting mode of delivery in primigravidae women with intention of elective caesarean section’, Journal of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, 9(2).
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2017) ‘Comparison of sexual problems in fertile and infertile couples’, Journal of Caring Sciences, 6(3), pp. 269–275.
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2014) ‘The effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction in primiparous women after childbirth’, International Journal of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Infertility (IJOGI), 17(103), pp. 21–32.
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2016) ‘Sexual dysfunction in infertile women’, International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine, 14(2), pp. 89–96.
  • Zare, Z. et al. (2015) ‘The effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise program on sexual self-efficacy in primiparous women after delivery’, Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 20(3), pp. 347–353.

She is also co-author of the book Emergency in Obstetrics and Midwifery (2022).