Supporting a physiologic approach to pregnancy and birth / edited by Melissa D. Avery.
| Other author | Avery, Melissa D. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, |
| Description | x, 343 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-332) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013000745 |
| ISBN | 9780470962862 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781118612002 |
| ISBN | 9781118612019 |
| ISBN | 9781118612231 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |