Description
Book SynopsisThe role of the community midwife differs dramatically from that of a hospital based practitioner but many midwifes entering this area of practice may not feel well equipped for this diverse experience.
Trade Review"Every chapter in itself was well written, informative and covered the topics thoroughly with a good evidence base and some useful practical advice, the different authors brought their own style to their own style to their topics, making the book very readable." (
Practising Midwife, January 2009)
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction – Ways of working in the community.
Chapter 2 Watching and waiting: the facilitation of birth at home.
Chapter 3 Home birth against advice.
Chapter 4 Physiological third stage of labour and birth at home.
Chapter 5 Teaching antenatal Classes – how can midwives deliver?.
Chapter 6 Newborn screening revisited: what midwives need to know.
Chapter 7 Breast feeding and the role of the community midwife.
Chapter 8 Safeguarding children.
Chapter 9 Peri-natal mental health.
Chapter 10 Supporting pregnant women living with HIV.
Chapter 11 Domestic abuse – Supporting women and asking the question.
Chapter 12 Pelvic Girdle Pain – formerly known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
