Birth Models That Work

Lesley Barclay editor Betty-Anne Daviss editor Robbie E Davis-Floyd editor Jan Tritten editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of California Press

Published:17th Apr '09

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This groundbreaking book takes us around the world in search of birth models that work in order to improve the standard of care for mothers and families everywhere. The contributors describe examples of maternity services from both developing countries and wealthy industrialized societies that apply the latest scientific evidence to support and facilitate normal physiological birth; deal appropriately with complications; and, generate excellent birth outcomes - including psychological satisfaction for the mother. The book concludes with a description of the ideology that underlies all these working models - known internationally as the midwifery model of care.

"Recommended." Choice

ISBN: 9780520258914

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 33mm

Weight: 680g

496 pages