Supporting Women for Labour and Birth: A Thoughtful Guide

ISBN-13: 9780367552336 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 286 str.

Nicky Leap; Billie Hunter

Opis

This new edition provides an up-to-date and practical guide to supporting women in labour, looking at a range of techniques and approaches that promote a safe and positive experience of birth for women and their families.

Spis treści

Introduction.  1.What do we mean by ‘support’ in labour?  2.Approaches to pain in labour  3.Addressing fear and anxiety about labour and birth  4.Supporting women preparing for labour and birth  5.Communication and thoughtful encouragement  6.Supporting women for normal birth  7.Supporting women in labour: practicalities  8.Supporting women with complex needs in labour  9.Emotions and labour support