Normal Childbirth: Evidence and Debate - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443069433 ISBN 13: 9780443069437

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2008

Synopsis

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 practice autonomously, effectively and safely. This book provides an evidence-based source for all midwives and other health professionals with an interest normal birth.

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Synopsis

This new edition of the popular "Normal Childbirth" builds on the strengths of the first edition, with updated national and international data and the most recent discussion and topics of debate, around the controversial area of childbirth. With the increasing risk of litigation, there is often a move to err on the side of caution and classify women as 'at risk' if they present with even a hint of a problem. This is a contested area, with wide interpretation of terminology and midwives need to be aware of the wide parameters of 'normal' in order to practise autonomously, effectively and safely. Soo Downe covers a wide variety of subjects, with international contributors giving the benefit of their expertise. This evidence-based text offers a widely applicable source book on multiple aspects of normal birth, proposing new approaches and paradigms for future research and practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443069433
• ISBN 13: 9780443069437
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Downe Soo