Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Holistic Approach to Childbearing Healthcare

By Karen Trister Grace, Cindy L. Farley, Noelene K. Jeffers, and Tanya Tringali, this bestselling guide situates pregnancy in the emotional and physical life of the whole person, providing a comprehensive understanding of prenatal and postnatal care.

The Importance of Holistic Care

Prenatal and postnatal care are dynamic and critical areas in healthcare research and practice. The needs of the childbearing person before and after birth are complex, intensely personal, and multifaceted, combining significant physiological impact with broader emotional, cultural, social, experiential, and psychological factors. To provide optimal care, healthcare providers must account for these diverse aspects, moving beyond a narrow focus on physiological factors alone.

A Person-Centered Approach

Prenatal and Postnatal Care adopts a holistic, person-centered approach, emphasizing the unique needs of the pregnant person and their role in achieving a healthy start to family life. This accessible and comprehensive guide provides practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a positive difference in the lives of those they serve.

What’s New in the Third Edition

In the newest edition of Prenatal and Postnatal Care, readers will find:

• New chapters covering health equity, ethics in perinatal care, exercise, and more
• All chapters updated to reflect the latest evidence on health disparities and inequities
• Practical strategies for clinicians to disrupt systems of harm and exclusion, promoting more equitable care at every level

Essential Reading for Healthcare Providers

Prenatal and Postnatal Care is an indispensable resource for midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who work with childbearing people. By adopting a holistic, person-centered approach, practitioners can provide more effective, compassionate care that addresses the complex needs of their patients.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 3rd edition (November 29, 2023)

Language: English

Page Count: 864 pages

ISBN-10: 1119852692

ISBN-13: 978-1119852698