Supporting Women for Labour and Birth: A Thoughtful Guide

This new edition provides an up-to-date and thoughtful guide to supporting women in labor, looking at a range of techniques and approaches that promote a safe and positive experience of birth for women and their families. It draws on cutting-edge research and narratives from women and practitioners to illustrate how the quality of support is central to the quality of the experience and outcome. It is an ideal text for student midwives and a valuable reference for practicing midwives, doulas, and other childbirth practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking new edition offers a comprehensive and insightful guide to supporting women during labor, delving into a diverse array of techniques and approaches that aim to create a safe and positive birthing experience for women and their families. Throughout the world, evidence has consistently demonstrated that providing support during labor can significantly reduce obstetric interventions and enhance outcomes for both women and babies. Authored by two highly experienced midwifery experts, this text draws upon a wealth of cutting-edge research on the subject, highlighting how the evidence can be effectively applied to everyday clinical practice. Through captivating narratives from women and practitioners, including midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, and students, the book showcases a wide range of scenarios where the quality of support plays a pivotal role in shaping the quality of the birthing experience and its resulting outcomes.

Supporting Women for Labour and Birth encourages readers to engage in introspection and critically analyze the evidence presented through both research and the personal experiences of women and practitioners. By doing so, readers are encouraged to explore how this knowledge can be integrated into their own practice, fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between practical and emotional aspects of labor support. As the sole book dedicated to addressing the practical and emotional challenges associated with labor support, this text serves as an invaluable resource for student midwives, as well as practicing midwives, doulas, and other childbirth practitioners. By embracing the insights and perspectives offered within its pages, professionals can enhance their ability to provide compassionate and effective care to women during this transformative journey.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367552336
Edition number: 2 New edition