دانلود کتاب Essential Midwifery Practice: Intrapartum Care

Intrapartum care has undergone profound changes over the past 50 years. This book examines these changes and their intersection in midwifery practice, in particular their impact on the role of the midwife during labour and birth. Addressing a wide range of topics surrounding normal birth, this unique and diverse book provides an up-to-date, holistic overview of current knowledge, research and practice. The contributions from experts in the field include discussion of the evolution of intrapartum care and debates about childbirth education, as well as looking at birth environments, labour rhythms, working with pain, complementary therapies and labour and sexuality. It is an invaluable guide for all midwives. Evidence-based, bringing you fully up-to-date with the latest research Comprehensive and holistic examination of normal birth practice, outlining the current state of knowledge and skills Written by key experts coming together for the first time Content: Chapter 1 Evolution of Current Systems of Intrapartum Care (pages 1–11): Denis WalshChapter 2 Debates about Knowledge and Intrapartum Care (pages 13–29): Soo DowneChapter 3 Childbirth Education: Politics, Equality and Relevance (pages 31–44): Mary NolanChapter 4 Birth Environment (pages 45–61): Denis WalshChapter 5 Labour Rhythms (pages 63–80): Denis WalshChapter 6 Evidence for Neonatal Transition and the First Hour of Life (pages 81–104): Judith Mercer and Debra Erikson?OwensChapter 7 Midwifery Presence: Philosophy, Science and Art (pages 105–123): Holly Powell Kennedy, Tricia Anderson and Nicky LeapChapter 8 Skills for Working with (the Woman in) Pain (pages 125–140): Rosemary ManderChapter 9 Complementary Therapies in Labour: A Woman?Centred Approach (pages 141–158): Denise TiranChapter 10 Midwifery Skills for Normalising Unusual Labours (pages 159–190): Verena Schmid and Soo DowneChapter 11 Psychology and Labour Experience: Birth as a Peak Experience (pages 191–211): Gill ThompsonChapter 12 Sexuality in Labour and Birth: An Intimate Perspective (pages 213–234): Sarah BuckleyChapter 13 Spirituality and Labour Care (pages 235–251): Jenny HallChapter 14 How Midwives Should Organise to Provide Intrapartum Care (pages 253–274): Chris McCourtChapter 15 Feminisms and Intrapartum Care (pages 275–288): Mary StewartChapter 16 Towards Salutogenic Birth in the 21st Century (pages 289–295): Soo Downe