| Description |
xii, 181 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Evidence-based care : the new orthodoxy for maternity services -- Birth setting and environment -- Rhythms in the first stage of labour -- Pain & labour -- Fetal heart monitoring in labour -- Mobility and posture in labour -- Rhythms in the second stage of labour -- Care of the perineum -- Rhythms in the third stage of labour -- Changing midwives practice |
| Summary |
"Evidence-based Care for Normal Labour and Birth brings to light much of the evidence around what works best for normal birth which has, until now, remained largely hidden and ignored by maternity care professionals. Beginning with the decision about where to have a baby, through all the phases of labour to the immediate post-birth period, it systematically details research and other evidence sources that endorse a low intervention approach." "Using research data, Evidence-based Care for Normal Labour and Birth critiques institutionalised, scientifically managed birth and endorses a more humane midwifery-led model. Packed with up-to-date and relevant information, this book will help all students, practising midwives and doulas keep abreast of the evidence surrounding normal birth and ensure their practice takes full advantage of it."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Labor (Obstetrics)
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Childbirth.
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Evidence-based medicine.
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| LC no. |
2006035854 |
| ISBN |
9780415418904 (hbk.) |
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0415418909 (hbk.) |
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9780415418911 (paperback) |
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0415418917 (paperback) |
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