Product Description

Normal childbirth should be the right of the majority: not a chosen few. With the increasing risk of litigation, there is often a move to err on the side of caution and classify women as 'at risk' if they present with even a hint of a problem. This is a contested area, with wide interpretation of terminology and midwives need to be aware of the wide parameters of 'normal' in order to practise autonomously, effectively and safely. Soo Downe covers a wide variety of subjects, with international contributors giving the benefit of their expertise. This evidence-based text offers a widely applicable source book on multiple aspects of normal birth, proposing new approaches and paradigms for future research and practice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #334612 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 214 pages

Review
Faye Doris; Academic Lead, Midwifery; University of Plymouth
A stimulating book which lays out strong arguments around normal birth. It is truly evidenced base and valuable to have this evidence so clearly presented.

Customer Reviews

Makes excellent reading
Lovely thought provoking book, highly recommended, I enjoyed the different avenues taken in this book which leaves you often questioning events taking place out there in clinical practice. An enlightening view into "normal midwifery".