Stories in Midwifery: Reflection, Inquiry, Action

Stories in Midwifery 2nd edition presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of women, midwives, students, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers midwifery students and practicing midwives an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to birthing and midwifery, including continuity of care, perinatal mental health, complex pregnancies, homebirth, and assisted reproductive techniques, among others. Available as a print or eBook this valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to woman-centred care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness for working in partnership with women in various settings including the home, community, hospitals, clinics and birth centres. Most importantly, Stories in Midwifery provides a much-needed consumer voice for women, their families, and their midwives. INDICE: Chapter 1: Continuity of midwifery care Chapter 2: Homebirth Chapter 3: Vaginal breech birth Chapter 4: Having a baby in your 40s Chapter 5: Grand multiparity Chapter 6: Rural and remote midwifery Chapter 7: Caesarean section Chapter 8: Same-sex parenting Chapter 9: Young mothers Chapter 10: Indigenous mothers and midwives Chapter 11: Fathers Chapter 12: Multiple pregnancy Chapter 13: Perinatal mental health Chapter 14: Complex pregnancies Chapter 15: Grief and loss Chapter 16: Assisted reproductive techniques Chapter 17: Vaginal birth after caesarean section Chapter 18: Privately practising midwives

• ISBN: 978-0-7295-4396-5
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Desconocida
• Páginas: 132
• Fecha Publicación: 15/03/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés