PART 3: PREGNANCY Fertilisation Genetics Implantation and Development of Placenta Embryonic and Fetal Development The Fetal Skull Confirming pregnancy and care of the pregnant woman Maternal and Fetal Responses to Pregnancy Antenatal Investigations Maternal Nutrition Complementary Therapies in Childbearing Health Promotion and Education Education for Parenthood Physical Preparation before Childbirth PART 8: OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES Shouldar Dystocia Presentation and Prolapse of the Umbilical Cord Disproportion, Obstructed Labour and Uterine Rupture Procedures in Obstetrics Complications of the Third Stage of Labour PART 9: HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH The Changing NHS Quality in midwifery Epidemiology Children Act and Social Services PART 4: LABOUR AND DELIVERY Place of Birth Physiological Changes in Labour Care in the first Stage of Labour Relief of Pain during Labour The Pelvic Floor Care in the Second Stage of Labour Care in the Third Stage of Labour The book covers key frameworks that govern midwifery practice, exploring ethical and legal frameworks that are essential to every accountable, autonomous, professional midwife.

The concept of resilience is introduced for the reader to contemplate their personal contribution in creating an environment that is conducive to protecting the wellbeing of themselves and colleagues within the workplace. PART 2: SEXUALITY, FERTILITY AND CONCEPTION Anatomy of Male and Female Reproduction Female Reproductive Physiology Sexuality Fertility and its Control Infertility and Assisted Conception Preconception Care Covers designing and implementing high quality midwifery care using evidence, policy and models of care. Highlights why a holistic and evidence-informed approach is necessary to achieve effective care for all. Working examples will help the reader to think critically about their own practice.

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PART 1: THE CONTEXT OF CHILDBIRTH Sociological and Cultural Context Psychological Context Grief and Bereavement Evidence-based Practice The text covers the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, highlighting the importance of midwives as global citizens with common goals, and together they form a strong global community prepared to challenge social inequalities and take action to help end extreme poverty. Includes employer-led models of supervision, vital elements of leadership and clinical governance that supports the provision of high quality maternity services and standards of midwifery practice.