Changes in the field of midwifery are of concern to those within the health care system, the academic world and those whose lives are touched by midwifery care. This text reflects on the current situation and questions whether it is the most appropriate way of providing care for the childbearing woman. The book discusses what is happening both within midwifery as well as to midwifery as a profession in the context of social change. Topics covered include: * the evolution of the midwifes role * women's issues * the functioning of the midwife within the health care system * the...
Changes in the field of midwifery are of concern to those within the health care system, the academic world and those whose lives are touched by midwi...
This work discusses the situation with midwifery as a profession in the context of social change. Topics covered include: women's issues, the functioning of the midwife within the health care system and the relationship of the midwife with the woman she cares for and with the medical practitioners.
This work discusses the situation with midwifery as a profession in the context of social change. Topics covered include: women's issues, the function...
