Intrapartum care has undergone profound changes over the past 50 years. This book examines these changes and their intersection in midwifery practice, in particular their impact on the role of the midwife during labour and birth. Addressing a wide range of topics surrounding normal birth, this unique and diverse book provides an up-to-date, holistic overview of current knowledge, research and practice.
The contributions from experts in the field include discussion of the evolution of intrapartum care and debates about childbirth education, as well as looking at birth environments, labour rhythms, working with pain, complementary therapies and labour and sexuality. It is an invaluable guide for all midwives.
- Evidence-based, bringing you fully up-to-date with the latest research
- Comprehensive and holistic examination of normal birth practice, outlining the current state of knowledge and skills
- Written by key experts coming together for the first time
Content:
Chapter 1 Evolution of Current Systems of Intrapartum Care (pages 1โ11): Denis Walsh
Chapter 2 Debates about Knowledge and Intrapartum Care (pages 13โ29): Soo Downe
Chapter 3 Childbirth Education: Politics, Equality and Relevance (pages 31โ44): Mary Nolan
Chapter 4 Birth Environment (pages 45โ61): Denis Walsh
Chapter 5 Labour Rhythms (pages 63โ80): Denis Walsh
Chapter 6 Evidence for Neonatal Transition and the First Hour of Life (pages 81โ104): Judith Mercer and Debra Erikson?Owens
Chapter 7 Midwifery Presence: Philosophy, Science and Art (pages 105โ123): Holly Powell Kennedy, Tricia Anderson and Nicky Leap
Chapter 8 Skills for Working with (the Woman in) Pain (pages 125โ140): Rosemary Mander
Chapter 9 Complementary Therapies in Labour: A Woman?Centred Approach (pages 141โ158): Denise Tiran
Chapter 10 Midwifery Skills for Normalising Unusual Labours (pages 159โ190): Verena Schmid and Soo Downe
Chapter 11 Psychology and Labour Experience: Birth as a Peak Experience (pages 191โ211): Gill Thompson
Chapter 12 Sexuality in Labour and Birth: An Intimate Perspective (pages 213โ234): Sarah Buckley
Chapter 13 Spirituality and Labour Care (pages 235โ251): Jenny Hall
Chapter 14 How Midwives Should Organise to Provide Intrapartum Care (pages 253โ274): Chris McCourt
Chapter 15 Feminisms and Intrapartum Care (pages 275โ288): Mary Stewart
Chapter 16 Towards Salutogenic Birth in the 21st Century (pages 289โ295): Soo Downe