The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.77 (735 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0632059435 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-03-31 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It details the most up-to-date information concerning midwifery care and offers guidance on how to deal with difficult and sometimes controversial situations. Not only do midwives practice autonomously in a variety of settings, but they often take the lead role in more complex childbirth situations.This book is the first labour and birth handbook written by experienced midwives and aimed specifically at practising midwives based in hospitals, the community and birthing centres. From the Back Cover The role of the midwife is varied, rewarding and challenging. As well as this, The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook contains a wealth of intrapartum support information, reference material and diagrams.
Not only do midwives practice autonomously in a variety of settings, but they often take the lead role in more complex childbirth situations.This book is the first labour and birth handbook written by experienced midwives and aimed specifically at practising midwives based in hospitals, the community and birthing centres. As well as this, The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook contains a wealth of intrapartum support information, reference material and diagrams.. It details the most up-to-date information concerning midwifery care and offers guidance on how to deal with difficult and sometimes controversial situations. The role of the midwife is varied, rewarding and challe
Highly recommended for all midwives or student midwives This is a to-the-point kind of book - ideal for reviewing prior to exams or to keep updated.The bullet-point style means it is simple to get information rapidly. It is wonderfully woman-focussed, but covers all labour and birth care aspects that midwives need to have a clear understanding of. It is primarily U.K. based practice but still ideal for all practitioners, regardless of location.The section on suturing is particularly good, with excellent diagrams. I like the frequent referencing within text and the easy to read format.Recommended for all midwives, t