Midwifery

Spiritual Midwifery...

Here is the 4th edition of the classic book on home birth that introduced a whole generation of women to the concept of natural childbirth. Back again are even more amazing birthing tales, including those from women who were babies in earlier editions and stories about Old Order Amish women attended by the Farm midwives. Also new is information about the safety of techniques routinely used in hospitals during and after...

Nurse-Midwifery Handbook: A Practical Guide to Pre...

Oregon Health Science Univ., Portland. Pocket guide for novice practitioners of midwifery. Combines data on which to base care with suggestions for providing holistic care and addressing difficult issues. Previous edition: c1997. Includes helpful hints, tables, forms, and patient education material. Wire-spiral...

The New Midwifery: Science and Sensitivity in Prac...

Practicing as a midwife today requires not only good clinical skills but also a broad understanding of the social and emotional changes a woman experiences before and after birth. This book combines scientific knowledge with the more intangible skills needed for sensitive communication to provide the best possible care to the mother and her family. The second edition of this celebrated text vividly explores the various skills...

Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practice...

Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practice is an applied ethics book designed for both students and practicing midwives to build ethical thinking in the context of daily practice. This unique text uses an accessable writing style and includes chapters on diversity and justice, informed consent, multiple relationships, confidentiality and privacy, scope of practice, and others. Realistic case examples throughout the text...

Midwifery and Childbirth in America...

Having a baby is an elemental human experience profound, even sacred to some women and their families. At the same time, it is a significant component of health care. The medical model of childbirth emphasizes the pathological potential of pregnancy and birth, while an alternative model championed by midwives focuses on the normalcy of pregnancy and its potential for health. Now available in paperback, this definitive account...

Varney’s Midwifery, Fourth Edition...

Encompassing the entire scope of the practice of midwifery, Varney’s Midwifery covers the provision of primary care to women from puberty through senescence, including the maternity cycle and primary care of the well newborn. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the full scope of current midwifery practice. It contains new chapters on nutrition in women’s health, primary care...

Holistic Midwifery: A Comprehensive Textbook for M...

This text is the first of three volumes (two of which have been published) covering all aspects of midwifery care during pregnancy and childbirth and of the mother and baby after birth.This volume discusses care from conception until the onset of labor. Topics include basic female anatomy and physiology, midwifery practice issues, cultural considerations, hands-on skills, care through each trimester, problems that may occur...

Professional Issues In Midwifery...

This Book Focuses On The Unique Characteristics Of The Profession Of Midwifery In The United States, Discussing Both Current Issues And Future Directions. The Framework For The Book Is Based Upon The Institute Of MedicineS Competencies For Health Professions Education Patient-Centered Care, Interdisciplinary Teams, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, And Informatics Which Are Identified As Essential Aspects Of...

Clinical Guidelines For Midwifery & Women̵...

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery and Women s Health is an up-to-date, quick reference guide to midwifery and the care of women. This text presents a compilation of current practices that include evidence-based, traditional, and empiric care from a wide variety of sources. Each Guideline moves through problem identification and treatment using a standardized format for day-to-day clinical practice with diverse...