Rosemary Mander 
Supportive Care and Midwifery [PDF ebook] 

This book considers the broad range of support given to mothers
including social, psychological and clinical. It also looks at the
provision of this service and how different models have been set up
internationally to fulfill this important function. It brings
together the latest research findings, which examine the nature of
care that is provided and consider what constitutes effective and
efficient support.

This aspect of care is considered a crucial part of the
increasing and expanding role of the midwife. The ability of
midwives to provide ongoing support throughout childbearing is one
of the features of midwifery care which distinguishes it from other
care providers. This is a feature which is common to the resurgence
of midwifery throughout the world and therefore this text will have
international appeal.

Содержание

Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Making sense of support; Systems of health care and maternity care provision; The provision of support during childbearing; Supportive midwifery care; Support in labour; The doula; Support for the carer; Conclusion; References; Index

Об авторе

Rosemary Mander is a Reader at The University of Edinburgh