Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book. For this edition several new chapters are introduced covering concealed pregnancy, fear of childbirth (tocophobia), care of the acutely unwell woman and end of life issues including rights of the fetus/neonate and ethical considerations. Co-edited for the second time, by internationally renowned midwife educationalists, Professor Jayne E Marshall and Maureen D Raynor from the United Kingdom with a team of contributors from across the midwifery community it retains its clear, accessible writing style.

Marshall, FRCM, PFHEA, PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RN, Foundation Professor of Midwifery and NMC Lead Midwife for Education, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Life Sciences, George Davies Centre, University of Leicester, UK and Maureen D. Includes employer-led models of supervision, vital elements of leadership and clinical governance that supports the provision of high quality maternity services and standards of midwifery practice.Marshall, FRCM, PFHEA, PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RN, Foundation Professor of Midwifery and NMC Lead Midwife for Education, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Life Sciences, George Davies Centre, University of Leicester, UK and Maureen D. We build and maintain all our own systems, but we don’t charge for access, sell user information, or run ads. Elsevier is a leading publisher of health science books and journals, helping to advance medicine by delivering superior education, reference information and decision support tools to doctors, nurses, health practitioners and students.

Edited by Anna Nolte, PhD, RN, RM, Professor of Midwifery and Head of School of Nursing, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Jayne E. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. The text covers the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, highlighting the importance of midwives as global citizens with common goals, and together they form a strong global community prepared to challenge social inequalities and take action to help end extreme poverty.The concept of resilience is introduced for the reader to contemplate their personal contribution in creating an environment that is conducive to protecting the wellbeing of themselves and colleagues within the workplace. Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. With titles available across a variety of media, we are able to supply the information you need in the most convenient format.

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Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. The layout is neat and there are clear aims and objectives for what learning will be achieved at the beginning of each chapter.

Our resources are crucial for knowledge lovers everywhere—so if you find all these bits and bytes useful, please pitch in. The book covers key frameworks that govern midwifery practice, exploring ethical and legal frameworks that are essential to every accountable, autonomous, professional midwife. Covers designing and implementing high quality midwifery care using evidence, policy and models of care.