Mayes' Midwifery, 15e

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PART 1: THE CONTEXT OF CHILDBIRTH Sociological and Cultural Context Psychological Context Grief and Bereavement Evidence-based Practice 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 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. 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. The book covers key frameworks that govern midwifery practice, exploring ethical and legal frameworks that are essential to every accountable, autonomous, professional midwife.

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At Elsevier Health we are dedicated to supporting lifelong learning for both students and practitioners. Our books, ebooks, journals and digital products provide the latest information to help you learn and make the right decisions. They are written and edited by experts in their areas of research. 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 This is the new and completely updated edition of a cornerstone midwifery textbook. Thoroughly overhauled to focus on modern clinical realities and with a clear emphasis on the normal, the textbook builds on its reputation for depth of information and breadth of scope, taking the midwifery student with confidence through the first days of study to the first days of qualified practice. New illustrations are added for this edition, to bring it fully up-to-date.

Edited by Jayne E. Marshall, FRCM, PFHEA, PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RN and Maureen D. Raynor, MA PGCEA ADM RMN RN RM 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 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 9: HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH The Changing NHS Quality in midwifery Epidemiology Children Act and Social ServicesWritten by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Co-edited for the second time, by internati