Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-173) and index.
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Evidence-based care : the new orthodoxy for maternity services -- Birth setting and environment -- Rhythms in the first stage of labour -- Pain and labour -- Fetal heart monitoring in labour -- Mobility and posture in labour -- Rhythms in the second stage of labour -- Care of the perineum -- Rhythms in the third stage of labour -- Changing midwives practice.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This is a helpful and practical guide that draws out what is known about the effectiveness of care in normal labour and birth. The text contains information to help students and practicing midwives keep abreast of the evidence surrounding normal birth and ensure their practice takes full advantage of it.