The Midwife-Mother Relationship

By: Mavis Kirkham

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Paperback | 15 September 2010 | Edition Number 2

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296 Pages

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Revised

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.91

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The relationship between midwife and mother is the foundation upon which maternity care depends. This new edition of a groundbreaking text combines classic and current research with the experience of an eclectic group of contributors.

Combining definitive works from the previous edition with new chapters on innovative midwifery practice, this book is woven with examples from a full range of birth circumstances, from mothers in poverty to those at high obstetric risk. It presents perspectives from both sides of the connection, exploring the subjective, cultural and practical obstacles to a mutually rewarding birth experience.

This edition has been fully revised and expanded to reflect key developments in midwifery philosophy over the past decade, applying a theoretical approach to emerging concepts such as emotional labour and midwifery partnership. Drawing on research from seven different countries along with experiences of birth in NHS, independent and community-based settings, this essential text reaffirms the fragility and the power of the relationship between midwife and mother.

Industry Reviews

'I think this is one of the best childbirth books I have ever read!I think it is an essential text for midwives, I'm sure even the best will find something to learn, something to use, or a way of fostering good midwifery amongst their colleagues' -- Vicki Williams, AIMS journal. 'I am very impressed with the book and am strongly recommending to both students and qualified midwives.' - Kathryn Muldoon, Lecturer in Midwifery/Course Co-Ordinator BSc Midwifery programme, Trinity College Dublin 'As excellent, relevant and useful as the first edition.' - Dr Julie Jomeen, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Women's Health, University of Hull, UK Endorsements of the 1st edition: 'A useful text by a respected author.' - Professor Angela King, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Northumbria University, UK '...covers key issues in the provision of woman centred care which is an important concept for students to understand and implement. The book enables the reader to look beyond the physical care and addresses woman's needs and ways in which the midwife's approach can facilitate meeting them.' - Professor Jane Hinde, School of Health and Social Care, Staffordshire University, UK 'The contents of the book relevant to student midwives, provoking thought and reflection.' - Ms Gaynor Wright, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Central Lancashire, UK

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