Theory for midwifery practice.

Theory for midwifery practice. - 2nd ed. / edited by Rosamund Bryar, Marlene Sinclair. - xviii, 322 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Previous ed.: published as by Rosamund M. Bryar as author, 1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theoretical basis for practice -- Signposting future developments in midwifery theory, practice and research / Conceptualising Midwifery / Midwifery Theory Development / Understanding Motivational Theory and the Psychology of Breastfeeding / Theoretical application in practice -- Motivation, Breastfeeding and Midwives: Theory in action / The research, design and development of a new Breastfeeding Chair / Exploring Emotion in Midwifery Work: A First Person Account / Nesting and Matrescence / Exploring the Presence of Comfort Within the Context of Childbirth / Birth Territory: a Theory for Midwifery Practice / Developing a model of birth technology competence using concept development / Contemporary Caesarean Section Theory: Risk, Uncertainty and Fear / Developing a Theoretical Framework: Bullying in Midwifery / The Partnership model / R.Bryar & M.Sinclair -- R.Bryar & M.Sinclair -- R.Bryar & M.Sinclair -- J.Stockdale, M.Sinclair, G.Kernohan & J.Keller -- J.Stockdale, M.Sinclair, G.Kernohan & J.Keller -- L.Jones & S.Kendall -- B.Hunter -- D.Walsh -- K.Durnell Schuiling, C.Sampselle & K.Kolcaba -- K.Fahy, J.Parratt, M.Foureur, C.Hastie -- K.Crozier & M.Sinclair -- M.Kealy & P.Laimputtong -- P.Gillen, M.Sinclair & G.Kernohan -- R. Mander. Part I. 1. 2. 3. 4. Part II. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

"This new edition of a highly regarded classic midwifery text encourages critical thinking about the art and science of midwifery. Promoting the idea that thinking directly affects practice, it offers a clear explanation of the concepts, theories and models that shape effective evidence-informed care for women. A host of expert contributors join best-selling author Rosamund Bryar in this extensively updated and reworked edited collection, which: captures the expansion of midwifery research that has tested and developed the field's traditional theory base highlights the value of theory from other disciplines - from psychology to ergonomic design incorporates the professional experience of theorists from across the world. With engaging end-of-chapter activities, this insightful book challenges you to reconsider the knowledge at the heart of your own midwifery practice. It is the essential text on midwifery's growing theoretical framework for students and practitioners alike."--Publisher's website.

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Midwifery.
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