Kind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care.
This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners.
Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. On the Receiving End: The Service User’s Perspective - p. 9 3. Part 1: Theories and Concepts - p. 21 4. Chapter 3. Principles of Communication - p. 25 5. Chapter 4. Theories of Communication and Counselling - p. 43 6. Chapter 5. Communicating Ideas - p. 61 7. Part 2: Responsive Communication - p. 74 8. Chapter 6. Culturally Competent Communication - p. 79 9. Chapter 7. Public Health - p. 101 10. Chapter 8. Communication and Complex Care Planning - p. 121 11. Chapter 9. Communication Around Loss and Trauma - p. 135 12. Part 3: Communication in Practice - p. 149 13. Chapter 10. Pregnancy - p. 155 14. Chapter 11. Labour - p. 171 15. Chapter 12. The Postnatal Period and Infant Feeding - p. 189 16. Part 4: Professional Communication and Personal Development - p. 200 17. Chapter 13. Communicating With Others - p. 205 18. Chapter 14. Spreading the Word - p. 221 19. Chapter 15. Reflection, Development and Challenges in Communication - p. 239 20. Chapter 16. Conclusion - p. 255 21. Index - p. 259
Kind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care.
This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners.
Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. On the Receiving End: The Service User’s Perspective - p. 9 3. Part 1: Theories and Concepts - p. 21 4. Chapter 3. Principles of Communication - p. 25 5. Chapter 4. Theories of Communication and Counselling - p. 43 6. Chapter 5. Communicating Ideas - p. 61 7. Part 2: Responsive Communication - p. 74 8. Chapter 6. Culturally Competent Communication - p. 79 9. Chapter 7. Public Health - p. 101 10. Chapter 8. Communication and Complex Care Planning - p. 121 11. Chapter 9. Communication Around Loss and Trauma - p. 135 12. Part 3: Communication in Practice - p. 149 13. Chapter 10. Pregnancy - p. 155 14. Chapter 11. Labour - p. 171 15. Chapter 12. The Postnatal Period and Infant Feeding - p. 189 16. Part 4: Professional Communication and Personal Development - p. 200 17. Chapter 13. Communicating With Others - p. 205 18. Chapter 14. Spreading the Word - p. 221 19. Chapter 15. Reflection, Development and Challenges in Communication - p. 239 20. Chapter 16. Conclusion - p. 255 21. Index - p. 259
