Contexts of Midwifery Practice

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Contexts of Midwifery Practice

Gynaecology and obstetrics Nursing specialties

Authors: Helen Muscat, Heather Passmore, Sam Chenery-Morris

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Collection: Transforming Midwifery Practice Series

Language: English

Published by: Learning Matters

Published on: 18th May 2015

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 208 pages

ISBN: 9781473917743


Introduction

In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.

Topics Covered

The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies.

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