Stories in Midwifery: Reflection, Inquiry, Action

Catling RM MSc (Mid) PhD, Christine,Cummins MEd BN Midwifery Certificate, Allison,Hogan, Rosemarie

ISBN 10: 072954396X / ISBN 13: 9780729543965

Published by Elsevier, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stories in Midwifery: Reflection, Inquiry, Action
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072954396X
• ISBN 13: 9780729543965
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 270 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Stories in Midwifery 2^nd edition presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of women, midwives, students, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers midwifery students and practicing midwives an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to birthing and midwifery, including continuity of care, perinatal mental health, complex pregnancies, homebirth, and assisted reproductive techniques, among others.

Available as a print or eBook this valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to woman-centred care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness for working in partnership with women in various settings including the home, community, hospitals, clinics and birth centres.

Most importantly, Stories in Midwifery provides a much-needed consumer voice for women, their families, and their midwives.

• Including 18 chapters, each presenting a variety of stories from women, midwives, and families around a range of topics related to birthing and midwifery.
• 24 video stories embedded in the eBook present personal accounts from a range of lived experiences.
• Reflection, inquiry and action provide the framework for the teaching and learning strategies for each story, aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Weblinks, references and readings are included for further reading and research.
• Transcripts of all interviews are included in the back of the book
• An eBook included in all print purchases

About the Author

ROSEMARIE HOGAN

BN, MSc

Lecturer in Midwifery

Director of Midwifery Studies

Faculty of Health, University of

Technology, Sydney