Better Birth: The Definitive Guide to Childbirth Choices

Hancock RM, Heather; Newman, Lareen

ISBN 10: 1742573436 / ISBN 13: 9781742573434

Published by New Holland Publishers, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Better Birth: The Definitive Guide to Childbirth Choices
• Publisher: New Holland Publishers
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1742573436
• ISBN 13: 9781742573434
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Every mother to be has the chance to give birth where she remains in control and is at the center of the experience.Better Birth is written from both the personal and professional viewpoint about choosing the birthplace, the caregiver, and how an understanding of the process can result in a truly positive and satisfying birth.Many women think that birth is something that has to 'endured' and are often uncertain about what their real options are. This book clarifies the confusing issues and helps you to make vital decisions about your experience.Completely updated and revised this second edition ensured this essential reference book for women is available. This edition contains: * addition of the latest research evidence* expanded chapter on postnatal care and postnatal/perinatal depression* updated information on care options* new information on 'risk and safety'* new information on 'freebirth'* revised reading and resources list* updated contact list* updated list of references

About the Author

Heather has a diverse background in midwifery practice, education and research, perinatal wellbeing, primary health, practice change and practice development, as an academic and a practitioner in rural, remote and urban settings in Australia and in developing countries. She has had the privilege of living in and working with remote Aboriginal communities developing perinatal quality indicators for Aboriginal Health Services & reviewing Aboriginal women's perinatal needs, experiences & maternity. Lareen Newman completed her PhD at the University of Adelaide. This focused on how men's and women's experiences of childbearing and childrearing affecting birth rate. Dr Newman has a broad interest in population and public health, including social and physical access to services and primary health care. She also holds an interest in reproductive politics and is particularly focused on how these issues impact on fertility behaviour and fertility rates.