Optimal Birth: What, why & how
Author | : Sylvie Donna |
Publisher | : Fresh Heart Publishing |
Total Pages | : 685 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781906619220 |
ISBN-13 | : 1906619220 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book Optimal Birth: What, why & how written by Sylvie Donna and published by Fresh Heart Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book to help midwives and other health care professionals think through the practicalities of optimising pregnancies and births. After explaining precisely how 'optimal' is defined, nine 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, which is fully referenced, is equally useful for students of midwifery (or obstetrics, or medicine generally), practising midwives, doulas, and maternity care assistants. This third edition includes changes based on feedback and some additional material.