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020			_a9780367552336
060			_aWQ 300
100	1		_aLeap, Nicky
245			_aSupporting women for labour and birth : _ba thoughtful guide
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aLondon : _bRoutledge, _c2022
300			_axxii, 285p
520			_aThis new edition provides an up-to-date and thoughtful guide to supporting women in labour, looking at a range of techniques and approaches that promote a safe and positive experience of birth for women and their families. Across the world, support in labour has been shown to reduce obstetric interventions and improve outcomes for women and babies. Written by two highly experienced midwifery authors, this text draws on a wide range of cutting-edge research on this topic, identifying how the evidence can be applied to everyday practice. Narratives from women and practitioners, including midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and students, are used to illustrate a range of situations where the quality of support is central to the quality of the experience and outcome. Supporting Women for Labour and Birth encourages readers to reflect on their experiences and examine the evidence provided by both research and experiences of women and practitioners in order to explore how this could be incorporated into their practice. The only book to deal directly with the practical and emotional issues associated with labour support, this is an ideal text for student midwives and an important reference for practising midwives, doulas and other childbirth practitioners.
650		4	_96728 _aLabour
650		4	_97001 _aMidwifery
700			_aHunter, Billie
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