Supporting a physiologic approach to pregnancy and birth a practical guide /

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Avery, Melissa D.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
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Table of 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.