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An international collaboration of lecturers, practitioners and researchers. Each chapter considers a topic relevant to normalizing maternity care. Topics include: routine interventions • epidurals • physiological third and fourth stages • longer labors and approaches to monitoring / intervention • most effective models of care • birth centers • home birth • mental health • doulas • reasons for intervention • links between research and practice • harmonizing models of birth • caseload midwifery • including 'normality' on medical training courses • the symbolic value of birth • developments in China, the UAE, Brazil and other countries where dramatic changes are taking place (e.g. in sub-Saharan Africa) • the 'natural' cesarean • individual agents for change • intrapartum best practice • ways of supporting women laboring without pharmacological pain relief • water birth • VBAC • the role of regulatory bodies • ways of publicizing your work • communication for best results • review of progress and pointers for future research. Questions and extracts provide stimulating reflection and seminar material. For midwives, obstetricians, family doctors, doulas and other maternity caregivers. "I strongly recommend this book to midwives, obstetricians, doctors and hospital administrators. It carefully reviews the scientific data." Marsden Wagner-who was director of Women's and Children's Health at the World Health Organization for 15 years, before his retirement.

`A remarkable reframing of action research that engages the spirit as well as the mind, in inquiry that matters, shared among inquirers who matter. "Validity" as we once knew it will never be the same after these improvements. Wonderfully provocative!' - Karl Weick, University of Michigan `This is truly a significant work. Not only has action research reached maturity, but in the context of the postmodern constructionist debates its scope has been dramatically expanded, its conceptual underpinnings deepened, and its forms of practice enormously enriched. The present confluence of humanism and pragmatism has inspired lively conversations between us; the work has the potential to transform the very idea of socia

A book to help midwives, obstetricians and other health care professionals think through the practicalities of optimizing pregnancies and births. After explaining precisely how 'optimal' is defined, eight reasons are presented to justify why this kind of birth is best. Finally, key practical issues are considered and reflective questions provided, so as to give caregivers a clear basis for clinical practice, wherever their place of work. This easy-read, accessible book is equally useful for students of midwifery (or obstetrics, or medicine generally), practicing midwives (including CNMs), family doctors, doulas, and maternity care assistants.

This new edition of a highly regarded classic midwifery text encourages critical thinking about the art and science of midwifery. Promoting the idea that thinking directly affects practice, it offers a clear explanation of the concepts, theories and models that shape effective evidence-informed care for women. A host of expert contributors join best-selling author Rosamund Bryar in this extensively updated and reworked edited collection, which: * captures the expansion of midwifery research that has tested and developed the field's traditional theory base * highlights the value of theory from other disciplines - from psychology to ergonomic design * incorporates the professional experience of theorists from across the world. With engaging end-of-chapter activities, this insightful book challenges you to reconsider the knowledge at the heart of your own midwifery practice. It is the essential text on midwifery's growing theoretical framework for students and practitioners alike.

This ISBN is now out of print. A new version with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702041266. Examination of the Newborn contains the most up to date and comprehensive information on how to perform a complete assessment of the newborn infant. Specialists from different disciplines provide in-depth information on examination of the body systems, and the book includes discussion of the psychosocial and emotional elements resulting from any unexpected findings. An essential purchase for all health professionals wishing to enhance the quality of care they provide.An essential guide to this most important of examinationsThe first book to assist in the recognition of the psychosocial and emotional elements of physical disability that may impact on the familyProvides a multi-professional perspective, with contributors from specialists in their fieldsEach chapter addresses the subject from a holistic perspective that includes ethical, legal and psychosocial aspects as well as the physical

The Labour Ward Handbook is a concise manual that gives detailed guidance on the care of women in labour. Dealing more with the practice than the theory of labour ward management, this book concentrates on what the clinician should do and when in particular situations. It addresses all aspects of care and is consistent with RCOG guidelines, NICE guidance on induction of labour and fetal monitoring. If you work on the labour ward, this is the book to have.

This is a how-to guide for women who want to make birth as good as possible, written by a mother and researcher who has experienced 'optimal' birth three times. The book includes personal accounts, comments, photographs and advice from other families and professionals. The concept of optimality initially seems an extremely subjective one. However, the World Health Organization associates optimal birth outcomes with lowest possible amounts of intervention and drug use and the American College of Nurse-Midwives has developed an Index of Optimality, linking best outcomes with minimal (or zero) use of pain relief and interventions. Both organisations clearly accept the many research studies which conclude that entirely physiological birth is associated with best outcomes in terms of maternal and fetal (or infant) morbidity and mortality. On a subjective level, optimality has long been associated with natural birth by women and families who have experienced successful physiological births. However, by women who have tried but 'failed' to have a natural birth, 'natural' is no longer seen as being optimal. Women who are afraid of things going wrong or of experiencing pain in labour also assert that 'optimal' means the use of every kind of intervention to induce, monitor, 'control' and anaesthetise labour and birth; many even prefer elective caesareans. Some professionals share these interventionist views, perhaps because of a desire to control the physiological processes, pre-empt problems or gather evidence to avoid litigation. Considering these views in terms of both safety and experience, Sylvie Donna has researched the concept of optimality. This book for pregnant women is the first outcome of her work. (An edition for midwives - called 'Optimal Birth: The What, The Why & The How' - is now also available.) She concludes that 'optimal' does indeed mean 'natural', provided this term is redefined substantially. Surprisingly, she also concludes that physiological birth (i.e. birth with no drugs or interventions) usually means far less pain overall than any interventionist alternatives. Sylvie Donna's work has the support of many professionals and several have contributed first-hand accounts, comments or testimonials.

"Early Childhood Studies 2nd Ed" presents a clear and detailed account of infancy and early childhood. The first edition of this ground-breaking text supported the study of childhood from an holistic and multidisciplinary perspective; in the same vein, this new edition is now entirely revised and updated in line with current policy and legislation. The main focus lies in the promotion of children's development, health and well-being. Poverty and cultural issues are amongst the important themes highlighted throughout the book, plus there is new material on parenting, disability and first years at school. Key features include: key concepts thoroughly explained in a concise, easy to read format; written from a multidisciplinary approach with contributing authors from the disciplines of sociology, health, education, genetics, social policy, psychology and social work; edited by senior academics in Paediatric Nursing and Early Childhood Education; student-centred activities, references and further reading promote practical application of theory; greater emphasis on health promotion; reflects changes in legislation and current practice developments; and, additional material on parenting, disability and first years at school. "Early Childhood Studies" is an invaluable text for all students on courses with an early childhood element. In particular this includes Child Health Nursing, Community Specialist Nursing, Health and Social Care, Social Work and Early Childhood Studies Degrees or Degree Programmes.