Evidence And Skills For Normal Labour And Birth

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Evidence-based care is a well established principle in contemporary healthcare & a worldwide health care movement. However despite the emphasis on promoting evidence-based or effective care without the unnecessary use of technologies & drugs intervention rates in childbirth continue to rise rapidly. This new edition emphasises the importance of translating evidence into skilful practice. It updates the evidence around what works best for normal birth aspects of which still remain hidden & ignored by some maternity care professionals. Beginning with the decision about where to have a baby through all the phases of labour to the immediate post-birth period it systematically details research & other evidence sources that endorse a low intervention approach. The second edition: has been expanded with new chapters on Preparation for Childbirth & Waterbirth highlights where the evidence is compelling discusses its application where women question its relevance to them & where the practitioners expertise leads them to challenge it gives background & context before discussing the research to date

Includes:: questions for reflection skills sections & practice recommendations generated from the evidence. Using evidence drawn from a variety of sources Evidence & Skills for Normal Labour & Birth critiques institutionalised scientifically managed birth & endorses a more humane midwifery-led model. Packed with up-to-date & relevant information this text will help all students practising midwives & doulas keep abreast of the evidence surrounding normal birth & ensure their practice takes full advantage of it.