Midwifery

A consideration of the role of the midwife in childbirth, which currently stands at the point of divergence between two differing philosophies of childbearing.

This book about the art, craft and science of expert midwifery care, while focusing on 'alternative physiological births' that are those 'outside' of guidelines, the contents can be applied to any birthing choices.

Genetics is increasingly important in health care provision, but its relevance on a day-to-day basis is often poorly understood.

Genetics is increasingly important in health care provision, but its relevance on a day-to-day basis is often poorly understood.

Midwives, Society and Childbirth is the first book to examine midwives' lives and work in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries on a national and international scale.

Midwives, Society and Childbirth is the first book to examine midwives' lives and work in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries on a national and international scale.

If you want to introduce Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) into your curriculum but are not sure how to go about it, this book will set you on the right track.

If you want to introduce Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) into your curriculum but are not sure how to go about it, this book will set you on the right track.

Is the experience of childbirth becoming 'globalised'?

Is the experience of childbirth becoming 'globalised'?

The growing use of illicit drugs among women has become a major concern for health professionals and social services.

The growing use of illicit drugs among women has become a major concern for health professionals and social services.

Hariti is the ancient Indian goddess of childbirth and women healers, known at one time throughout South and Southeast Asia from India to Nepal and Bali.

Hariti is the ancient Indian goddess of childbirth and women healers, known at one time throughout South and Southeast Asia from India to Nepal and Bali.

Birthing Autonomy brings some balance to the difficult arguments that arise from debates about home births, and focuses on women's views and their experiences of planning home births.

Birthing Autonomy brings some balance to the difficult arguments that arise from debates about home births, and focuses on women's views and their experiences of planning home births.

This new edition of a groundbreaking work reflects important developments in the general understanding of, and research into, loss and death.

This new edition of a groundbreaking work reflects important developments in the general understanding of, and research into, loss and death.

In this book, a team of international contributors examine bodies, leakage and boundaries, illuminating the contradictions and dilemmas in women's healthcare.

In this book, a team of international contributors examine bodies, leakage and boundaries, illuminating the contradictions and dilemmas in women's healthcare.

'Breast is best' is today's prevailing mantra.

'Breast is best' is today's prevailing mantra.

Traditionally, Euroamerican cultures have considered that human status was conferred at the conclusion to childbirth.

Traditionally, Euroamerican cultures have considered that human status was conferred at the conclusion to childbirth.

Most women giving birth in rural communities throughout the Third World cannot enjoy the 'benefits' of modern medical assistance.

Most women giving birth in rural communities throughout the Third World cannot enjoy the 'benefits' of modern medical assistance.

For many bereaved parents, the care provided by health professionals at birth - from midwives to antenatal teachers - has a crucial effect on their response to a loss or death.

For many bereaved parents, the care provided by health professionals at birth - from midwives to antenatal teachers - has a crucial effect on their response to a loss or death.

This collection of essays contains leading research in maternity care from Europe, the United States and Canada to discuss systems of care for pregnancy and childbirth.

This collection of essays contains leading research in maternity care from Europe, the United States and Canada to discuss systems of care for pregnancy and childbirth.

Während der Schwangerschaft können zahlreiche typische Beschwerden auftreten, die auf die "besonderen Umstände" zurückzuführen sind.

British Medical Association Book Award Winner - Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2021Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology require robust operative skills, yet factors such as the implementation of structured training and increased litigation concerns have significantly limited training time.

British Medical Association Book Award Winner - Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2021Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology require robust operative skills, yet factors such as the implementation of structured training and increased litigation concerns have significantly limited training time.

Examination of the Newborn is essential reading for students and practitioners involved in neonatal examinations.

Examination of the Newborn is essential reading for students and practitioners involved in neonatal examinations.

Through seven editions, Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies has helped busy obstetricians keep pace with a constantly evolving field.

Through seven editions, Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies has helped busy obstetricians keep pace with a constantly evolving field.

Better Births: The Midwife 'with Woman provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all midwifery practice.

Better Births: The Midwife 'with Woman provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all midwifery practice.

Written by a team of leading international experts, Neonatology at a Glance provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of neonatal medicine.

Written by a team of leading international experts, Neonatology at a Glance provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of neonatal medicine.

Being an effective midwife requires a range of knowledge and skills, all of which are essential to provide competent and safe care to childbearing women and their infants.

Praise for the previous edition: An outstanding handbook.

Praise for the previous edition: An outstanding handbook.

Being an effective midwife requires a range of knowledge and skills, all of which are essential to provide competent and safe care to childbearing women and their infants.

How to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader is an indispensable guide for all nurses and midwives who wish to develop and improve their practice as leaders.

How to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader is an indispensable guide for all nurses and midwives who wish to develop and improve their practice as leaders.

Physical Examination of the Newborn at a Glance provides a comprehensive guide for all those involved with both the routine neonatal examination and the more specific full physical examination of a newborn.

Physical Examination of the Newborn at a Glance provides a comprehensive guide for all those involved with both the routine neonatal examination and the more specific full physical examination of a newborn.

Midwifery Emergencies at a Glance is a succinct, illustrated guide covering the practical skills needed to manage obstetric and midwifery emergencies, as well as high-risk midwifery care.