Oakley has also conducted extensive research on reproductive health and childbirth, and has argued that the medicalisation of childbirth has had negative consequences for women's health. She has advocated for a more natural and holistic approach to childbirth, and has written extensively about the importance of giving women more control over their own reproductive health.

In addition to her work on gender and health, Oakley has also written about a range of other topics, including the sociology of the family, education, and social policy. She is the author of numerous books and articles, and has had a significant impact on the field of sociology through her research, writing, and teaching.