{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-midwifery-isbn-9781118528020","title":"Fundamentals of Midwifery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students\u003c\/i\u003e makes the subject of midwifery accessible, informative and motivating, ensuring that it is an essential text for the aspiring midwife!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis resource brings together knowledge from a collection of clinical experts and experienced academics to support your learning and prepare you for the challenges faced in contemporary midwifery healthcare. It presents you with the ‘must-have’ information that you need concerning both the theoretical and practical aspects of what it means to be a midwife. With extensive full colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support you throughout your entire education programme. \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Midwifery\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for all pre-registration student midwives, as well as newly qualified midwives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Broad and comprehensive in scope, with chapters on: team working; antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal care; infant feeding; public health and health promotion; perinatal mental health; complementary therapies; pharmacology and medicines management; and emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Interactive and student-friendly in approach, with activities throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Brings together professional and clinical topics in one user-friendly book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Ties in with the latest NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Supported by an online resource centre featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, additional scenarios and activities, and links to further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the series xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use your textbook xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website xxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 To be a midwife 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicky Clark and Carol Paeglis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe professional status and regulation of midwifery 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe NMC 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuropean Union 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe International Confederation of Midwives 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey midwifery concepts 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpersonal skills and attributes 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional expectations 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife as a student midwife 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe programme 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe statutory supervision of midwives 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising and escalating concerns 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality assurance 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent support 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth screening 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminal record 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife as a midwife 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer routes 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Team working 22\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Beadle and Sue Townend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWoman-centred care 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective team working 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a team? 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaboration 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower dynamics 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEscalating concerns 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam player 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Sociology applied to maternity care 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Beadle and Sarah Wise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of sociological perspectives 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition of society 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic abuse 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoverty 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender and sexuality 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthnicity and race 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisability 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth and wellbeing 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Psychology applied to maternity care 61\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie Jomeen and Lynda Bateman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining psychology 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheories of psychology 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology and public health in maternity care 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth beliefs and behaviours 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial cognition models 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotions across the childbearing experience 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostnatal considerations 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen and midwives: relationships and communication 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitiating, building and maintaining relationships 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonding and attachment 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Parenthood 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOlanma Ogbuehi and Jacqui Powell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParenthood 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetic, biological and social parents 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConception across the lifespan 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisability and parenting 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParenting styles and expert advice 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Antenatal midwifery care 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie Flint and Carol Lambert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational policy on care provision in the United Kingdom 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividualised care of a woman 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing pregnant 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooking for care 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFetal health screening and monitoring 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInherited factors and disorders 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoutine care for all pregnant women 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody changes 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeviations from normality 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWellbeing 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen’s self-identity and decision-making about care 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMidwife–woman relationship for decision-making 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluencing women in their decision-making 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth preparation and parent education 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Intrapartum midwifery care 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie Flint and Sue Townend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitating and maintaining normality in childbirth 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlace of birth 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth preparation for coping with labour 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnset, process and progress of labour 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare and compassion 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth partners 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting the normal physiological process 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutside the parameters of normality 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain management in labour 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMidwifery craftsmanship 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical intervention 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the baby 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird stage management 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerineal care 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision-making 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Postnatal midwifery care 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouise Lewis and Lisa Lachanudis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe history of postnatal care 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy and physiology of the puerperium 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate postnatal period 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenous thromboembolism 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to postnatal care 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiological maternal morbidity 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality standards influencing postnatal care provision 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA time-honoured tradition or a dying art? 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare and compassion: promoting a healthy psychological adaptation to motherhood 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging fathers 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafeguarding vulnerable adults and babies 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to get help 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostnatal exercise advice for new mothers 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther responsibilities of the midwife in the postnatal period 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Care of the newborn 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Smith and Brenda Waite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition to extra-uterine life 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFetal circulation 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApgar scoring 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic resuscitation of the newborn 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate care of the newborn 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining health in the first few days of life 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkin care and hygiene of the newborn 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJaundice 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeonatal screening 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvice for parents 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed neonatal examination by the midwife 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Infant feeding 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouise Lewis and Liz Mason\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy breastfeeding is important 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe way breastfeeding works 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting effective infant feeding 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiological nurturing – a different breastfeeding approach 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting enough milk 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for expressing breastmilk 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying and managing common breastfeeding problems 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen breastfeeding is not recommended 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting mothers to formula feed 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Public health and health promotion 237\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOlanma Ogbuehi, Fiona Robinson and Catriona Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe concept and definition of health 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemography 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConception rates 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFertility rates 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth and death statistics 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomains of public health 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth improvement: the midwife and health promotion 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth surveillance 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving health services through clinical audit: confidential enquiries into\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ematernal and child health 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth inequalities 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeterminants of health 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidance for public health 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisiting the midwife’s role in public health 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic abuse 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Contraception and family planning 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Smith and Sarah Wise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is meant by ‘family planning’? 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppropriate timing of advice 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychosexual issues 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural aspects 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding advice 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods of contraception 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther advice and treatment 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Perinatal mental health 281\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie Jomeen and Nicky Clark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of mental health in a maternity context 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting PMI into perspective 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification and assessment 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying risk factors 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenatal, postnatal or a continuum 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevalence and incidence 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategories of PMI 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSerious mental illness (SMI) 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare provision 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Complementary and alternative medicines applied to maternity care 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatriona Jones and Jane Marsh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe field of CAM 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is CAM important to know about? 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CAM philosophy 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe growth of interest in CAM 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCAM and patient satisfaction 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen, midwifery and CAM 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting normality and reducing unnecessary intervention 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence for the safety and efficacy of CAM 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the midwife in CAM administration 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Pharmacology and medicines management 323\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Beadle and Andrea Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicines management 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacology 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonographs 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumeracy 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Emergencies in midwifery 346\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Smith and Brenda Waite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShock 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaternal resuscitation 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic life support 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntepartum haemorrhage 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostpartum haemorrhage 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObstetric interventions 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-eclampsia and eclampsia 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoulder dystocia 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThromboembolism 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Bereavement and loss 373\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Smith and Brenda Waite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminology 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheories 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture and religion 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare around the time of death 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare following loss 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMidwifery care 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaternal death 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeer support for midwives 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport groups 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of terms 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of chapter activities 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 402\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE EDITOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eLouise Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e is a Lecturer in Midwifery in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Hull.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFundamentals of Midwifery\u003c\/b\u003e A Textbook for Students  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students\u003c\/i\u003e makes the subject of midwifery accessible, informative and motivating, ensuring that it is an essential text for the aspiring midwife!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resource brings together knowledge from a collection of clinical experts and experienced academics to support your learning and prepare you for the challenges faced in contemporary midwifery healthcare. 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