The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook

by Vicky Chapman, Cathy Charles

Praise for previous editions: “An excellent resource for both student midwives and qualified staff alike.” (Alison James, Midwifery Lecturer, Plymouth University) " A lovely book with a lot of practical advice and easy to navigate . (Jayne Samples, Midwifery Lecturer, University of Huddersfield) This fully revised and updated third edition of The Midwife’s Labour and Birth Handbook is a practical and accessible guide to midwifery care.   It addresses important questions such as:   This well-regarded text promotes normality and woman-centred care, using research, evidence-based guidelines and anecdotal accounts from women. It challenges practice and guidelines which are biased or based on poor evidence. Guidance is offered on how to deal with difficult, sometimes controversial, situations. The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook 3 rd edition is an essential guide for both student midwives and experienced practising midwives. New to this edition:

412 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2013