Supporting a physiologic approach to pregnancy and birth :
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[Book]
Other Title Information
a practical guide /
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Melissa D. Avery.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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1 online resource (xii, 343 pages)
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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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
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Supporting a physiologic approach to pregnancy and birth.