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1. Holistic Midwifery Vol. II: A Comprehensive
Textbook for Midwives in Homebirth Practice: Care of the
Mother and Baby from the Onset of Labor Through the
Hours After Birth, by Anne Frye
Trusted source of information on childbirth and care of
the newborn for nurses, midwifes, anyone involved in the
care of birthing women.
2. Midwifery and Childbirth in America, by Judith
Pence Rooks, Paperback, Temple University Press
This definitive account of the many forces that
intersect over the issue of childbirth explains in a
comprehensive and authoritative manner the conceptual
and philosophical differences between these models. The
author has brought together in a clear and readable
fashion the myriad strands of history, culture, science,
economics, and policy that have resulted in the current
condition of maternity care in the United States. She
describes the disparate backgrounds, training, and roles
of certified nurse-midwives and lay or direct entry
midwives, and explains the contributions of both groups.
Rooks believes that maternity care and childbirth in
America can, and should, be better than it is today, and
offers steps to take in the direction.
3. Midwifery: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Certification Review Guide, by Beth M. Kelsey, Patricia
Burkardt, Paperback, Health Leadership Associates
A comprehensive review designed specifically for those
preparing to take the Midwifery (ACC) or Women's Health
Nurse Practitioner (NCC) certification examinations. 770
pages/607 sample test questions representative of
questions found on the examinations. Was developed for
both of these specialties because of the many
commonalities they share which enhance the delivery of
care of women during their lifespan.
4. Spiritual Midwifery, by Ina May Gaskin, Paperback
Here is the 4th edition of the classic book on home
birth that introduced a whole generation of women to the
concept of natural childbirth. Back again are even more
amazing birthing tales, including those from women who
were babies in earlier editions and stories about Old
Order Amish women attended by the Farm midwives. Also
new is information about the safety of techniques
routinely used in hospitals during and after birth,
information on postpartum depression and maternal death,
and recent statistics on births managed by The Farm
Midwives. Includes resources for doulas, childbirth
educators, birth centers, and other organizations and
alliances dedicated to improving maternity care at home
and in hospitals.
5. Varney's Midwifery: Study Question Book, by
Jenifer O. Fahey, Helen Varney's Midwifery Varney,
Paperback, Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Created as a companion study guide and learning tool for
the third edition of America's first midwifery textbook,
Varney's Midwifery Study Question Book will assist
students as they prepare for the American College of
Nurse-Midwives Certification Council (ACC) exam. For
each chapter, comprehensive study outlines help to guide
and focus the student in all aspects of midwifery,
including primary care, antepartal care, intrapartal
care, care of the newborn, and postpartal care.
6. 2004-2005 Clinical Practice Guidelines for
Midwifery & Womens Health, by Nell Tharpe, Paperback,
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Approaches midwifery care from a clinical perspective
for the midwife who practices in any setting. The
Guidelines are designed to stimulate critical thinking
while providing key resources for support of midwifery
care. Options are included from current evidenced-based
midwifery & medical care, as well as from traditional
and empiric midwifery care. The primary focus is on
meeting the needs of women in a manner that is both safe
& woman-oriented.
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