Mastering Midwifery Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Students

By Sam Chenery-Morris and Moira McLean

Embarking on a midwifery career can be overwhelming, especially for new students. The language and concepts of midwifery care can seem daunting at first, but with the right guidance, students can navigate these challenges with confidence. This book is designed to provide a solid foundation for students, helping them understand the expectations of midwifery training in relation to normal midwifery practice.

The Fundamentals of Midwifery Care

The book covers the essentials of midwifery care, including:

• Professional practice: Understanding the role of a midwife and the importance of professional development
• Frameworks informing midwifery care: Examining the key frameworks that shape midwifery practice
• Key concepts and philosophies of care: Exploring the principles that underpin midwifery care
• Communication and care skills: Developing effective communication and care skills for optimal patient outcomes
• Antenatal care: Providing holistic care during pregnancy
• Normal labor and birth: Understanding the process of normal labor and birth
• Postnatal care: Supporting new mothers during the postnatal period
• Neonatal care: Providing specialized care for newborns
• Breastfeeding: Promoting and supporting breastfeeding for optimal infant health
• Medicines management in normal midwifery care: Understanding the role of medication in midwifery practice

This comprehensive guide is designed to work alongside first-taught modules in midwifery, providing a solid foundation for students as they progress through their training. By the end of this book, students will have a deeper understanding of the expectations of midwifery training and be well-equipped to provide high-quality care to women and their families.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Edition: 1st edition
• Publication Date: November 19, 2012
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 200
• ISBN-10: 0857257579
• ISBN-13: 978-0857257574