Supporting a physiologic approach to pregnancy and birth : a practical guide / edited by Melissa D. Avery.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Avery, Melissa D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pregnancy.

Childbirth.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (359 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide provides an overview of current evidence and a range of practical suggestions to promote physiologic birth within the United States healthcare system. Presenting the latest evidence available on practical approaches and minimal interventions, this book looks into clinic exam rooms and hospital labor units to investigate the possibilities for improving the pregnancy and labor experience. Contributors discuss recent research and other published information and present a range of ideas, tools, and solutions for mat

Contents:

The case for a physiologic approach to birth : an overview

The physiology of pregnancy, labor, and birth

A supportive approach to prenatal care

Physiologic support of labor and birth

Promoting comfort a conceptual approach

Continuous labor support

Techniques to promote relaxation in labor

Touch therapies

Water immersion for labor and birth

Aromatherapy in pregnancy and childbirth

Acupressure and acupuncture

Rethinking care on the hospital unit

Out of hospital birth

Educating health professionals for collaborative practice in support of normal birth

Women's health and maternity care policies : currenta status and recommendations for change.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781118783320

1118783328

9781118612231

111861223X

9781118612002

1118612000

OCLC:

850204670