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

Other author Avery, Melissa D.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAmes, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell,
Descriptionx, 343 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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Subjects

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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 331-332) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013000745
ISBN9780470962862 (alk. paper)
ISBN9781118612002
ISBN9781118612019
ISBN9781118612231

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