Midwifery: Preparation for Practice - Softcover

"This is an outstanding book for midwifery students. It is up to date and above average in quality."

- Julie Baker-Townsend, DNP, WHNP- BC, FNP-BC (University of North Florida Brooks College of Health) Doody’s Review: 93 - 4 Stars!

Midwifery: Preparation for Practice is both highly respected and upheld as the definitive midwifery text for the Australian and New Zealand market. Written and edited by a selection of internationally recognised leaders in the midwifery, this book shares the wealth of knowledge and expertise in midwifery practice, education, research and regulation.

This text aims to develop and support competent, confident midwives by providing up-to-date evidence and practice based resources for students and midwives who work in partnership with women in woman-centred models of midwifery care.

· Key contributors from Australia and New Zealand

· Critical Thinking Exercises and Research Activities

· Midwifery Practice Scenarios

· Reflective Thinking Exercises and Case Studies

· Instructor and Student resources on Evolve, including Test Bank questions, answers to Review Questions and PowerPoint presentations.

• · New chapter on Models of Health
• · Increased content on cultural considerations, human rights, sustainability, mental health, obesity in pregnancy, communication in complex situations, intervention, complications in pregnancy and birth and assisted reproduction
• · Midwifery Practice Scenarios throughout.