Normal Midwifery Practice (Transforming Midwifery Practice Series)

For new students the language and concepts of midwifery care can at first be daunting. This book helps students to understand the expectations of midwifery training in relation to normal midwifery practice. It covers the basics of midwifery care including professional practice, frameworks informing midwifery care, key concepts and philosophies of care, communication and care skills, antenatal care, normal labor and birth, postnatal care, neonatal care and breastfeeding, as well as a brief introduction to medicines management in normal midwifery care. The book is designed to work alongside first taught modules in midwifery, and underpin training in subsequent years.Key FeaturesReflects the latest practice approaches, issues and evidenceLinks theory to practice through case studies and problem based learningActivities help develop key skills such as decision making and critical thinkingLinks knowledge to the NMC Standards and ESCs required for registration Read more