Normal Childbirth

Author: Susan Downe BA(Hons) MSc PhD RM
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0443073856

Normal Childbirth: Evidence and Debate, 1e

With the increasing risk of litigation in midwifery, there is often a move to err on the side of caution and classify women as 'at risk' - even if they present with only a hint of a problem. Reflecting the need for global professional standards, this unique book presents the available evidence on normality in childbirth and proposes new approaches and paradigms for future research and practice. Covering a variety of subjects, international contributors present evidence-based, practical expertise on normal birth to help readers become aware of the wide parameters of "normal" in order to practice effectively and safely.Explores the nature and implications of normal childbirth as opposed to birth with medical intervention.Challenges the fundamental Categories: Childbirth->Cross-cultural studies, Midwifery, Childbirth->Cross-cultural studies. Contributors: Susan Downe - Editor. Format: Paperback Read medical textbooks online like Normal Childbirth here

Proactive Support of Labor : The Challenge of Normal Childbirth

Proactive Support of Labor : The Challenge of Normal Childbirth, ISBN-13: 9780521735766, ISBN-10: 0521735769

This new edition builds on the strengths of the popular first edition, with updated national and international data, and the most recent debate around the controversial area of childbirth. With the increasing risk of litigation, there can be a tendency to classify women as 'at risk' if they present with even a hint of a problem. This is a contentious area and midwives need to be aware of the wide parameters of 'normal' in order to practise autonomously, effectively and safely. This book provides an evidence-based source for all midwives and other health professionals with an interest normal bi

Proactive Support of Labor: The Challenge of Normal Childbirth, ISBN-13: 9780521735766, ISBN-10: 0521735769

Categories: Infants (Newborn)->Care, Natural childbirth. Contributors: Sarah Buckley - Author. Format: Paperback

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Challenges the fundamental