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Better Births: The Midwife ''with Woman' provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all midwifery practice. Written for student midwives and qualified practitioners alike, this evidence-based textbook examines what it means to be ''with woman'' from a range of perspectives, in a variety of contexts, and in diverse areas of practice. Based on Rodgers'' evolutionary concept analysisthe theoretical approach to developing knowledge in nursing sciencethis authoritative resource systematically examines and analyses the most recent literature and evidence, presenting findings of high relevance to midwives and childbearing women with contributions from international experts.

  • Introduces the concept of being ''with woman'' and explains the evolutionary concept analysis approach
  • Provides insights on the relationship between woman and midwife and on fulfilling the ''with woman'' concept
  • Reviews contemporary l

    Table of Contents

    Preface ix

    Foreword xiv

    1 An Evolutionary Concept Analysis 1
    Anna M. Brown, Kath Lawton, Lauren Brown; Victoria Walker, Lucy Jane, Paruit Cass (midwives); and Emily and Victoria (women)

    2 Ethical Perspectives of Being ‘with Woman’ 23
    Anna M. Brown; Donna Hunt (midwife); and Emily (woman)

    3 ‘With Woman’ in ‘Normal Birth’ 46
    Anna M. Brown; Laura Pagden, Rhiannon Brown, Donna Hunt (midwives); and Sarah, Helen, and Lissie (women)

    4 ‘With Woman’ in Screening and Fetal Medicine 74
    Angie Bowles (Independent Midwife); Anna M. Brown; and Hannah (woman)

    5 ‘With the High-Risk Woman and Neonate’ 96
    Anna M. Brown, Leontia Pillay, Kath Lawton, Ann Robinson; Kerry-Anne Horne, Rhiannon Brown, Victoria Walker, Julia Derrick, Amy Duncan, Olivia Boswell, Jo Willard (midwives); and Katrina (woman) and Angela* (woman)

    6 ‘With Woman’ with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 130
    Anna M. Brown, Julia Derrick; Amy Duncan (midwives); and Joanne (woman)

    7 ‘With Woman’ in Perineal Trauma 147
    Angie Wilson (Specialist Midwife); and Ruth* and Emilia* (women)

    8 ‘With Woman’ from a Mental Health Perspective 173
    Nadine Page (Mental Health Specialist), Erin Pascoe (Specialist Midwife); Aisha-Sky Lindsay (midwife); and Helena* (woman)

    9 ‘With Woman’ in Prison 189
    Anna M. Brown; Clare Cochrane (Specialist Midwife); and Women

    10 ‘With the Older Woman’ 203
    Clare Edney (Midwife), Anna M. Brown; and Kate* and Lucy* (women)

    11 ‘With the Bereaved Woman’ 221
    Anna M. Brown, Zara Chamberlain (Specialist Midwife); Jennie (Student Midwife); and Kitty* (woman)

    12 Global Midwifery Perspective of the ‘with Woman’ Concept 245
    Julia Boon, Miriam Shibli and colleagues; Dina Ryan Davidson and colleagues; Elisabetta Colciago, Thorhild Borlaug, Natalie Papagiorcopulo, Alex Bell, Priscilla (midwives); and Annabel, Dina and Erin (women)

    Conclusion: Reflections on Midwifery Practice: Does Professional Regulation Promote a ‘With Woman’ Philosophy? 269
    Melvyn John Dunstall

    Further Reading 282

    Index 283

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 06/05/2021
      ISBN13: 9781119628743, 978-1119628743
      ISBN10: 1119628741
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Better Births: The Midwife ''with Woman' provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all midwifery practice. Written for student midwives and qualified practitioners alike, this evidence-based textbook examines what it means to be ''with woman'' from a range of perspectives, in a variety of contexts, and in diverse areas of practice. Based on Rodgers'' evolutionary concept analysisthe theoretical approach to developing knowledge in nursing sciencethis authoritative resource systematically examines and analyses the most recent literature and evidence, presenting findings of high relevance to midwives and childbearing women with contributions from international experts.

      • Introduces the concept of being ''with woman'' and explains the evolutionary concept analysis approach
      • Provides insights on the relationship between woman and midwife and on fulfilling the ''with woman'' concept
      • Reviews contemporary l

        Table of Contents

        Preface ix

        Foreword xiv

        1 An Evolutionary Concept Analysis 1
        Anna M. Brown, Kath Lawton, Lauren Brown; Victoria Walker, Lucy Jane, Paruit Cass (midwives); and Emily and Victoria (women)

        2 Ethical Perspectives of Being ‘with Woman’ 23
        Anna M. Brown; Donna Hunt (midwife); and Emily (woman)

        3 ‘With Woman’ in ‘Normal Birth’ 46
        Anna M. Brown; Laura Pagden, Rhiannon Brown, Donna Hunt (midwives); and Sarah, Helen, and Lissie (women)

        4 ‘With Woman’ in Screening and Fetal Medicine 74
        Angie Bowles (Independent Midwife); Anna M. Brown; and Hannah (woman)

        5 ‘With the High-Risk Woman and Neonate’ 96
        Anna M. Brown, Leontia Pillay, Kath Lawton, Ann Robinson; Kerry-Anne Horne, Rhiannon Brown, Victoria Walker, Julia Derrick, Amy Duncan, Olivia Boswell, Jo Willard (midwives); and Katrina (woman) and Angela* (woman)

        6 ‘With Woman’ with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 130
        Anna M. Brown, Julia Derrick; Amy Duncan (midwives); and Joanne (woman)

        7 ‘With Woman’ in Perineal Trauma 147
        Angie Wilson (Specialist Midwife); and Ruth* and Emilia* (women)

        8 ‘With Woman’ from a Mental Health Perspective 173
        Nadine Page (Mental Health Specialist), Erin Pascoe (Specialist Midwife); Aisha-Sky Lindsay (midwife); and Helena* (woman)

        9 ‘With Woman’ in Prison 189
        Anna M. Brown; Clare Cochrane (Specialist Midwife); and Women

        10 ‘With the Older Woman’ 203
        Clare Edney (Midwife), Anna M. Brown; and Kate* and Lucy* (women)

        11 ‘With the Bereaved Woman’ 221
        Anna M. Brown, Zara Chamberlain (Specialist Midwife); Jennie (Student Midwife); and Kitty* (woman)

        12 Global Midwifery Perspective of the ‘with Woman’ Concept 245
        Julia Boon, Miriam Shibli and colleagues; Dina Ryan Davidson and colleagues; Elisabetta Colciago, Thorhild Borlaug, Natalie Papagiorcopulo, Alex Bell, Priscilla (midwives); and Annabel, Dina and Erin (women)

        Conclusion: Reflections on Midwifery Practice: Does Professional Regulation Promote a ‘With Woman’ Philosophy? 269
        Melvyn John Dunstall

        Further Reading 282

        Index 283

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