Stretched to the Limits: Supporting Women with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) Through Pregnancy, Labour, and Postnatally

Stretched to the Limits is the first text to apply this new understanding directly to midwifery, detailing the effects of hEDS on the different bodily systems and the implications for pregnancy, labor, birth, and postnatally. It is essential reading for empowering midwives and doulas to feel confident in their understanding of hEDS and to best inform and support their clients and colleagues with the most appropriate care.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Our growing understanding and recognition of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) have been generating significant attention within the medical research and clinical fields. Stretched to the Limits stands as the pioneering text that directly applies this novel knowledge to midwifery practices. This comprehensive book delves into the profound effects of hEDS on various bodily systems, as well as the implications for pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Midwives and doulas, throughout their careers, are likely to encounter women with this most prevalent subtype of hEDS. It is important to note that hEDS affects at least 1 in 5,000 women, yet they often find themselves navigating a care pathway more suited to individuals with other rarer subtypes, such as classic EDS (cEDS) or vascular EDS (vEDS). Furthermore, the advice provided in this book will also be invaluable in supporting the 20% of the population with more generalized hypermobility.

Therefore, this book holds immense significance for empowering midwives and doulas to possess a solid grasp of hEDS, enabling them to provide optimal guidance and support to their clients and colleagues. Moreover, it serves as a valuable resource for individuals with hEDS to share with their care team and advocate for their specific needs when planning pregnancies and births.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839972492