Midwifery

People are fascinated by stories of childbirth, and the sources to document maternity in Britain in the twentieth century are rich and varied. This book puts the history of maternity in England into its wider social context, highlighting areas of change and continuity, and charting the development o..

People are fascinated by stories of childbirth, and the sources to document maternity in Britain in the twentieth century are rich and varied. This book puts the history of maternity in England into its wider social context, highlighting areas of change and continuity, and charting the development o..

For many bereaved parents, the care provided by healthcare and birth practitioners has a crucial effect on their response to a loss or death. Designed for practical application, this interactive workbook helps practitioners deliver effective bereavement care to women, their partners and families. It..

For many bereaved parents, the care provided by healthcare and birth practitioners has a crucial effect on their response to a loss or death. Designed for practical application, this interactive workbook helps practitioners deliver effective bereavement care to women, their partners and families. It..

Now in its third edition, Depression in New Mothers provides a comprehensive approach to treating postpartum depression - the number one cause of maternal death in developed countries. International in perspective, it is rich with case illustrations and fully up-do-date on research into ethnic minor..

Now in its third edition, Depression in New Mothers provides a comprehensive approach to treating postpartum depression - the number one cause of maternal death in developed countries. International in perspective, it is rich with case illustrations and fully up-do-date on research into ethnic minor..

Taking an evidence-based approach to practical problems, this book is a welcome resource for nurses, doctors and other health practitioners who deal with the consequences of domestic violence in their daily work...

Designed to enhance the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively in urgent or emergency situations that can occur in a hospital, at a birth centre or at home, this fully updated third edition provides an accessible resource for all practising and student midwives. With contribu..

A unique resource for conducting ethnographic research in maternal and child health, this innovative book provides a combination of ethnographic theory and an international selection of empirical case studies...

The book reflects on the current situation and questions whether it's the most appropriate way of providing care for pregnant woman, discussing what's happening both within and to midwifery as a profession in a context of social change...

This text explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife’s role in health promotion, linking theory and practice and covering essential topics such as breastfeeding, smoking, mental health, behaviour change and sex..

Health Promotion in Midwifery : Principles and practice..