Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405176989
Year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 320


Description:
Intrapartum care has undergone profound changes over the past fifty
years. Essential Midwifery Practice: Intrapartum Care takes
a broad sweep to examine these changes and their intersection with
midwifery, in particular their impact on the midwife?s role
during labour and birth. It is an invaluable guide for all
midwives.


Essential Midwifery Practice: Intrapartum Care addresses
a wide range of topics including the evolution of intrapartum care,
debates about knowledge, and childbirth education. It looks at
birth environments, labour rhythms, working with pain, normal
birth, unusual labours, and complementary therapies. Written by key
experts and providing guidance on best practice, this unique and
diverse text will bring readers up-to-date with the latest research
and reflection in their specialist fields.


Written by key experts in their respective fields coming
together for the first time

Provides comprehensive examination of normal birth
practice

Evidence-based, bringing you up-to-date with the latest
research