Psychology for midwives : pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium
Raynor, Maureen
Psychology for midwives : pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium - Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2010 - xviii, 188p - Book Website.
This accessible, evidence-based book provides simple explanations for why psychological care matters in midwifery practice and uses different theoretical perspectives of psychology to illustrate how it fundamentally contributes to good midwifery practice. It addresses many core concepts and principles of psychology, including: Mother-midwife relationship; emotions during the childbearing continuum; perinatal mental illness; communications in midwifery practice; the birth environment; stress and anxiety; providing support to families; attachment and bonding.
9780335234332 9780335234325 033523433X 0335234321
Midwifery
Psychology
WQ 160
Psychology for midwives : pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium - Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2010 - xviii, 188p - Book Website.
This accessible, evidence-based book provides simple explanations for why psychological care matters in midwifery practice and uses different theoretical perspectives of psychology to illustrate how it fundamentally contributes to good midwifery practice. It addresses many core concepts and principles of psychology, including: Mother-midwife relationship; emotions during the childbearing continuum; perinatal mental illness; communications in midwifery practice; the birth environment; stress and anxiety; providing support to families; attachment and bonding.
9780335234332 9780335234325 033523433X 0335234321
Midwifery
Psychology
WQ 160