| Description |
1 online resource (xxix, 284 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
Part 1. Midwifery on the global scene -- Midwifery in global health -- Global maternal and newborn health -- Contribution of midwifery to global health and development -- Part 2. Midwifery education, regulation and association development -- Midwifery education -- Midwifery Regulation -- Midwifery Association -- Part 3. Midwifery practice -- Models of midwifery practice suitable for different settings -- Innovations in midwifery practice -- Part 4. The profession of Midwifery -- Professionalizing midwifery -- Midwifery leadership -- Strengthening Midwifery Research -- Part 5. Midwifery across the globe -- Midwifery Map -- The role of midwifery in conflict and humanitarian emergencies: preparing midwives for these situations -- Crossing borders: International consultancies and student electives -- Midwifery partnerships -- Part 6. Looking forward -- Summarizing the previous chapters (Success, challenges and recommendations) -- Harmonizing midwifery (education, regulation and practice): creating a common philosophy and professional identity -- Midwifery 2030 and beyond -- The principles, policy and practice of global midwifery in the face of increasing ease of communication, sharing of technology and expertise for a better future for maternal and newborn health |
| Summary |
"This book is the first authoritative, in-depth publication about global midwifery and the contribution of skilled professional midwives to the provision of high quality maternity care, reductions in maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. It demonstrates actions that are contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through partnership with women and their families, enabling them to 'survive, thrive and transform'. The book explores how the world is becoming more connected through globalisation, advances in technology and innovation and yet more inequitable as women and children are disproportionately affected by issues such as poverty, environmental vulnerability, hunger, conflict, violence, and discrimination. It considers how midwives contribute to maternal and newborn health, leading to greater equity and empowerment and, ultimately, strengthening health systems. The 'three pillars' of midwifery are discussed: regulation, education and professional midwives' associations. The importance of evidence-based care is explored along with different models of midwifery and the challenges of developing professional leadership. This book also considers women's human rights to sexual and reproductive health and respectful maternity care, stressing the importance of cultural sensitivity and contextually appropriate approaches. Midwives and other professionals will benefit from this reliable resource that indicates direction and provides information about the principles and practice of professional midwifery. This text also provides universities, organisations, and individuals with a highly relevant resource to better equip them for international midwifery practice. It finally offers policy makers a reliable source of evidence-based information for consideration in various evolving national and international situations"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from resource home page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed November 5, 2021) |
| In |
Springer Nature eBook |
| Subject |
Midwifery.
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Obstetrics.
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Nursing -- Research.
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Nursing -- Study and teaching.
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Labor (Obstetrics)
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Medical policy.
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World health.
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Midwifery
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Labor, Obstetric
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Nurse Midwives
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Health Policy
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Global Health
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Obstetrics
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Nursing Research
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midwives.
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World health
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Medical policy
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Labor (Obstetrics)
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Midwifery
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Nursing -- Research
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Nursing -- Study and teaching
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Obstetrics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Maclean, Gaynor D., author.
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Moyo, Nester, author
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| ISBN |
9783030467654 |
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3030467651 |
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9783030467647 |
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3030467643 |
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