Health promotion in midwifery principles and practice

• Main Authors: Bowden, Jan (Author), Manning, Vicky (Author)
• Other Authors: Crafter, Helen
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Hodder Arnold 2006
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Health Promotion > methods; Midwifery > methods; Health Behavior; Patient Education as Topic > methods; Pregnancy
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Item Description: Rev ed. of: Health promotion in midwifery / by Helen Crafter. 1997
• Physical Description: xiv, 210 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780340888803
• ISSN: 0340888806

Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife's role in health promotion, making it essential reading for all student and practising midwives, as well as clinical practitioners. Emphasizing the link between theory and practice, the second edition incorporates chapters on domestic violence, sexual health, breastfeeding, and mental health promotion. Text boxes make the text accessible and user-friendly and case studies and summaries put the material in practical context. Additional readings encourage readers to further research and reflection on their own practice. Throughout the book, the importance of the role of the midwife in health promotion is emphasized. This second edition brings together contributions from a variety of experienced practitioners