Now in its 5th edition Midwifery Preparation for Practice continues to present a global model of midwifery best practice that is supported by a range of examples from the Australian, New Zealand and international midwifery contexts.
Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives and the New Zealand College of Midwives the text continues to reinforce the established principles of midwifery philosophy and practice – that of midwives working in partnership with women, in woman-centred models or midwife-led care. This focus is what sets this text apart from other physiology-based midwifery texts, making it a highly valued resource for students and practicing midwives alike.
The highly esteemed team of editors once again lead a group of internationally recognised leaders in midwifery to share their knowledge and expertise in midwifery practice, education, research and regulation across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.
1. Introduction - p. 257 2. Development of the midwifery profession in Australia - p. 258 3. Development of the midwifery profession in New Zealand - p. 262 4. Midwifery regulation in Australia - p. 270 5. Midwifery regulation in New Zealand - p. 279 6. Online resources - p. 284 7. References - p. 284 8. Further reading - p. 289 9. 14. Legal frameworks for practice in Australia and New Zealand - p. 290 10. Introduction: The law - p. 290 11. The regulation of midwifery practice - p. 291 12. Complaints and professional accountability processes - p. 297 13. Legal aspects of obtaining informed consent—informed choice in Australia and New Zealand - p. 305 14. Privacy, confidentiality and access to personal information - p. 311 15. Legislation on midwifery practice - p. 314 16. Legislation on drug administration and prescribing - p. 316 17. Coroner’s court legislation and process - p. 317 18. Acknowledgements - p. 320 19. Online resources - p. 321 20. References - p. 321 21. Further reading - p. 323 22. 15. Ethical frameworks for practice - p. 324 23. 16. Supporting midwives, supporting each other - p. 336 24. Section 4. Practising Partnership - p. 353 25. 17. Midwifery partnership - p. 355 26. Introduction - p. 355 27. Partnering with women - p. 356 28. The role of the midwife - p. 361 29. Theoretical frameworks for practice - p. 368 30. The origins of cultural safety and midwifery partnership - p. 368 31. Cultural safety and midwifery partnership in other contexts - p. 369 32. Cultural safety - p. 370 33. Midwifery partnership - p. 374 34. Tūranga Kaupapa - p. 380 35. Perspectives on biculturalism and midwifery from a consumer - p. 382 36. Cultural competence - p. 384 37. Acknowledgements - p. 387 38. Online resources - p. 387 39. References - p. 388 40. Further reading - p. 392 41. 18. Working in collaboration - p. 393 42. 19. Promoting physiological birth - p. 407 43. Book 2. Midwifery practice - p. 425 44. Section 1. Autonomous Practice - p. 427 45. 20. Overview of reproductive physiology - p. 429 46. Introduction - p. 429 47. Female and male reproductive systems - p. 430 48. Embryology - p. 441 49. Fetal circulation - p. 454 50. Maternal changes associated with pregnancy - p. 457 51. Online resources - p. 465 52. References - p. 465 53. Further reading - p. 467 54. 21. Nutrition and physical activity foundations for pregnancy, childbirth and lactation - p. 468 55. 22. Screening and assessment - p. 491 56. 23. Working with women in pregnancy - p. 509 57. Introduction: Antenatal care—what is it? - p. 510 58. Initial contact - p. 514 59. The booking visit - p. 515 60. Reviewing the past - p. 516 61. Decision points - p. 520 62. Explanatory sections - p. 521 63. Online resources - p. 548 64. References - p. 548 65. Further reading - p. 553 66. 24. Applied physiology for labour and birth - p. 555 67. 25. Supporting women in labour and birth - p. 576 68. Introduction - p. 576 69. Developing the woman–midwife relationship - p. 577 70. The continuum of labour and birth - p. 577 71. Recognising labour - p. 578 72. First decision point in labour - p. 579 73. Second decision point in labour - p. 580 74. Third decision point in labour - p. 581 75. Ongoing assessment of progress in labour - p. 592 76. Labour: Transition phase to birth - p. 593 77. Fourth decision point in labour - p. 594 78. Fifth decision point in labour - p. 597 79. Examination of the baby - p. 600 80. Ongoing care in the first few hours - p. 600 81. Documentation - p. 601 82. Online resources - p. 602 83. References - p. 602 84. Further reading - p. 605 85. 26. Working with pain in labour - p. 606 86. 27. Using water for labour and birth - p. 620 87. Introduction - p. 620 88. The history of water immersion - p. 621 89. Using water for labour and birth: The evidence - p. 623 90. Physiological effects - p. 624 91. Water immersion and midwifery philosophy and practice - p. 625 92. The role of water immersion in supporting physiological birth - p. 625 93. Women’s experiences of water immersion - p. 626 94. Safety and efficacy of using water - p. 628 95. Using water for labour and birth: The practice - p. 637 96. Online resources - p. 643 97. References - p. 643 98. Further reading - p. 647 99. 28. Perineal care and repair - p. 648 100. 29. Overview of physiological changes during the postnatal period - p. 669 101. 30. Supporting women becoming mothers - p. 682 102. Introduction - p. 682 103. Parental transition - p. 683 104. Women’s needs following the birth - p. 689 105. Frameworks for midwifery care - p. 691 106. Assessment of women’s health - p. 696 107. Physical assessment of maternal health - p. 697 108. Emotional and psychosocial responses to change - p. 704 109. Reviewing and assessing the woman’s health prior to discharge from care - p. 706 110. Online resources - p. 711 111. References - p. 711 112. Further reading - p. 715 113. 31. Supporting the newborn - p. 716 114. Introduction - p. 716 115. The transition to extrauterine life - p. 717 116. Physiological transition following birth - p. 718 117. Physical assessment of the newborn - p. 728 118. Care of the newborn - p. 746 119. Online resources - p. 752 120. References - p. 752 121. 32. Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding - p. 757 122. Introduction - p. 757 123. The importance of breastfeeding - p. 758 124. Anatomy and physiology of the breast - p. 759 125. Composition of breast milk - p. 762 126. Midwifery education and support for breastfeeding - p. 764 127. Global initiatives to protect, promote and support breastfeeding - p. 780 128. Acknowledgements - p. 786 129. Online resources - p. 786 130. References - p. 786 131. 33. Pharmacology and prescribing - p. 795 132. 34. Contraception - p. 819 133. 35. Women’s psychosocial health and wellbeing - p. 843 134. Introduction - p. 843 135. Maternal social and emotional health and the impact on the infant - p. 844 136. Risk and protective factors for poor maternal social and emotional health - p. 845 137. Psychosocial assessment and screening in the perinatal period - p. 846 138. Perinatal mental health issues - p. 849 139. Eating disorders in pregnancy and after birth - p. 851 140. Domestic and family violence - p. 857 141. Online resources - p. 864 142. References - p. 865 143. Further reading - p. 868 144. Section 2. Collaborative Practice - p. 869 145. 36. Variations in normal - p. 871 146. 37. Challenges in pregnancy - p. 897 147. Introduction - p. 897 148. Vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum - p. 898 149. Bleeding in early pregnancy - p. 901 150. Bleeding in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy - p. 910 151. Maternal medical conditions diagnosed before and during pregnancy - p. 919 152. Online resources - p. 945 153. References - p. 946 154. Further reading - p. 948 155. 38. Disturbances in the rhythm of labour - p. 949 156. Introduction - p. 950 157. When does labour begin? - p. 952 158. Active management of labour - p. 952 159. Disturbances in the rhythm of labour—dystocia - p. 955 160. Maternal dehydration, ketosis and the progress of labour - p. 957 161. The effect of anxiety and fear on labour progress - p. 958 162. Ineffective contraction patterns - p. 958 163. Induction of labour - p. 962 164. Pre-term labour - p. 970 165. Acknowledgements - p. 976 166. Online resources - p. 977 167. References - p. 977 168. Further reading - p. 981 169. 39. Interventions in pregnancy, labour and birth - p. 982 170. Introduction - p. 982 171. The golden rules for avoiding unnecessary intervention - p. 983 172. Cerebral palsy - p. 983 173. Interventions before birth - p. 986 174. Interventions in labour - p. 990 175. Operative birth - p. 1009 176. Caesarean birth - p. 1014 177. Online resources - p. 1032 178. References - p. 1032 179. Further reading - p. 1038 180. 40. Life-threatening emergencies - p. 1039 181. Introduction - p. 1039 182. Essential elements of emergency care - p. 1040 183. Emergency situations that may impact on newborn health - p. 1041 184. Maternal life-threatening conditions - p. 1052 185. Acknowledgements - p. 1084 186. Online resources - p. 1084 187. References - p. 1084 188. Further reading - p. 1087 189. 41. Complications in the postnatal period for the mother - p. 1088 190. 42. The compromised neonate - p. 1110 191. 43. Grief and loss during childbearing—the crying times - p. 1132 192. Photo credits - p. 1151 193. Index - p. I-1
Now in its 5th edition Midwifery Preparation for Practice continues to present a global model of midwifery best practice that is supported by a range of examples from the Australian, New Zealand and international midwifery contexts.
Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives and the New Zealand College of Midwives the text continues to reinforce the established principles of midwifery philosophy and practice – that of midwives working in partnership with women, in woman-centred models or midwife-led care. This focus is what sets this text apart from other physiology-based midwifery texts, making it a highly valued resource for students and practicing midwives alike.
The highly esteemed team of editors once again lead a group of internationally recognised leaders in midwifery to share their knowledge and expertise in midwifery practice, education, research and regulation across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.
1. Introduction - p. 257 2. Development of the midwifery profession in Australia - p. 258 3. Development of the midwifery profession in New Zealand - p. 262 4. Midwifery regulation in Australia - p. 270 5. Midwifery regulation in New Zealand - p. 279 6. Online resources - p. 284 7. References - p. 284 8. Further reading - p. 289 9. 14. Legal frameworks for practice in Australia and New Zealand - p. 290 10. Introduction: The law - p. 290 11. The regulation of midwifery practice - p. 291 12. Complaints and professional accountability processes - p. 297 13. Legal aspects of obtaining informed consent—informed choice in Australia and New Zealand - p. 305 14. Privacy, confidentiality and access to personal information - p. 311 15. Legislation on midwifery practice - p. 314 16. Legislation on drug administration and prescribing - p. 316 17. Coroner’s court legislation and process - p. 317 18. Acknowledgements - p. 320 19. Online resources - p. 321 20. References - p. 321 21. Further reading - p. 323 22. 15. Ethical frameworks for practice - p. 324 23. 16. Supporting midwives, supporting each other - p. 336 24. Section 4. Practising Partnership - p. 353 25. 17. Midwifery partnership - p. 355 26. Introduction - p. 355 27. Partnering with women - p. 356 28. The role of the midwife - p. 361 29. Theoretical frameworks for practice - p. 368 30. The origins of cultural safety and midwifery partnership - p. 368 31. Cultural safety and midwifery partnership in other contexts - p. 369 32. Cultural safety - p. 370 33. Midwifery partnership - p. 374 34. Tūranga Kaupapa - p. 380 35. Perspectives on biculturalism and midwifery from a consumer - p. 382 36. Cultural competence - p. 384 37. Acknowledgements - p. 387 38. Online resources - p. 387 39. References - p. 388 40. Further reading - p. 392 41. 18. Working in collaboration - p. 393 42. 19. Promoting physiological birth - p. 407 43. Book 2. Midwifery practice - p. 425 44. Section 1. Autonomous Practice - p. 427 45. 20. Overview of reproductive physiology - p. 429 46. Introduction - p. 429 47. Female and male reproductive systems - p. 430 48. Embryology - p. 441 49. Fetal circulation - p. 454 50. Maternal changes associated with pregnancy - p. 457 51. Online resources - p. 465 52. References - p. 465 53. Further reading - p. 467 54. 21. Nutrition and physical activity foundations for pregnancy, childbirth and lactation - p. 468 55. 22. Screening and assessment - p. 491 56. 23. Working with women in pregnancy - p. 509 57. Introduction: Antenatal care—what is it? - p. 510 58. Initial contact - p. 514 59. The booking visit - p. 515 60. Reviewing the past - p. 516 61. Decision points - p. 520 62. Explanatory sections - p. 521 63. Online resources - p. 548 64. References - p. 548 65. Further reading - p. 553 66. 24. Applied physiology for labour and birth - p. 555 67. 25. Supporting women in labour and birth - p. 576 68. Introduction - p. 576 69. Developing the woman–midwife relationship - p. 577 70. The continuum of labour and birth - p. 577 71. Recognising labour - p. 578 72. First decision point in labour - p. 579 73. Second decision point in labour - p. 580 74. Third decision point in labour - p. 581 75. Ongoing assessment of progress in labour - p. 592 76. Labour: Transition phase to birth - p. 593 77. Fourth decision point in labour - p. 594 78. Fifth decision point in labour - p. 597 79. Examination of the baby - p. 600 80. Ongoing care in the first few hours - p. 600 81. Documentation - p. 601 82. Online resources - p. 602 83. References - p. 602 84. Further reading - p. 605 85. 26. Working with pain in labour - p. 606 86. 27. Using water for labour and birth - p. 620 87. Introduction - p. 620 88. The history of water immersion - p. 621 89. Using water for labour and birth: The evidence - p. 623 90. Physiological effects - p. 624 91. Water immersion and midwifery philosophy and practice - p. 625 92. The role of water immersion in supporting physiological birth - p. 625 93. Women’s experiences of water immersion - p. 626 94. Safety and efficacy of using water - p. 628 95. Using water for labour and birth: The practice - p. 637 96. Online resources - p. 643 97. References - p. 643 98. Further reading - p. 647 99. 28. Perineal care and repair - p. 648 100. 29. Overview of physiological changes during the postnatal period - p. 669 101. 30. Supporting women becoming mothers - p. 682 102. Introduction - p. 682 103. Parental transition - p. 683 104. Women’s needs following the birth - p. 689 105. Frameworks for midwifery care - p. 691 106. Assessment of women’s health - p. 696 107. Physical assessment of maternal health - p. 697 108. Emotional and psychosocial responses to change - p. 704 109. Reviewing and assessing the woman’s health prior to discharge from care - p. 706 110. Online resources - p. 711 111. References - p. 711 112. Further reading - p. 715 113. 31. Supporting the newborn - p. 716 114. Introduction - p. 716 115. The transition to extrauterine life - p. 717 116. Physiological transition following birth - p. 718 117. Physical assessment of the newborn - p. 728 118. Care of the newborn - p. 746 119. Online resources - p. 752 120. References - p. 752 121. 32. Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding - p. 757 122. Introduction - p. 757 123. The importance of breastfeeding - p. 758 124. Anatomy and physiology of the breast - p. 759 125. Composition of breast milk - p. 762 126. Midwifery education and support for breastfeeding - p. 764 127. Global initiatives to protect, promote and support breastfeeding - p. 780 128. Acknowledgements - p. 786 129. Online resources - p. 786 130. References - p. 786 131. 33. Pharmacology and prescribing - p. 795 132. 34. Contraception - p. 819 133. 35. Women’s psychosocial health and wellbeing - p. 843 134. Introduction - p. 843 135. Maternal social and emotional health and the impact on the infant - p. 844 136. Risk and protective factors for poor maternal social and emotional health - p. 845 137. Psychosocial assessment and screening in the perinatal period - p. 846 138. Perinatal mental health issues - p. 849 139. Eating disorders in pregnancy and after birth - p. 851 140. Domestic and family violence - p. 857 141. Online resources - p. 864 142. References - p. 865 143. Further reading - p. 868 144. Section 2. Collaborative Practice - p. 869 145. 36. Variations in normal - p. 871 146. 37. Challenges in pregnancy - p. 897 147. Introduction - p. 897 148. Vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum - p. 898 149. Bleeding in early pregnancy - p. 901 150. Bleeding in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy - p. 910 151. Maternal medical conditions diagnosed before and during pregnancy - p. 919 152. Online resources - p. 945 153. References - p. 946 154. Further reading - p. 948 155. 38. Disturbances in the rhythm of labour - p. 949 156. Introduction - p. 950 157. When does labour begin? - p. 952 158. Active management of labour - p. 952 159. Disturbances in the rhythm of labour—dystocia - p. 955 160. Maternal dehydration, ketosis and the progress of labour - p. 957 161. The effect of anxiety and fear on labour progress - p. 958 162. Ineffective contraction patterns - p. 958 163. Induction of labour - p. 962 164. Pre-term labour - p. 970 165. Acknowledgements - p. 976 166. Online resources - p. 977 167. References - p. 977 168. Further reading - p. 981 169. 39. Interventions in pregnancy, labour and birth - p. 982 170. Introduction - p. 982 171. The golden rules for avoiding unnecessary intervention - p. 983 172. Cerebral palsy - p. 983 173. Interventions before birth - p. 986 174. Interventions in labour - p. 990 175. Operative birth - p. 1009 176. Caesarean birth - p. 1014 177. Online resources - p. 1032 178. References - p. 1032 179. Further reading - p. 1038 180. 40. Life-threatening emergencies - p. 1039 181. Introduction - p. 1039 182. Essential elements of emergency care - p. 1040 183. Emergency situations that may impact on newborn health - p. 1041 184. Maternal life-threatening conditions - p. 1052 185. Acknowledgements - p. 1084 186. Online resources - p. 1084 187. References - p. 1084 188. Further reading - p. 1087 189. 41. Complications in the postnatal period for the mother - p. 1088 190. 42. The compromised neonate - p. 1110 191. 43. Grief and loss during childbearing—the crying times - p. 1132 192. Photo credits - p. 1151 193. Index - p. I-1
