Product Description

This easy-to-use study guide and coloring book is for the student midwife who wants to gain a basic understanding of the art and science of midwifery. It is ideal for both the individual student as well for midwifery study groups. Each of the 11 chapters contains learning objectives, resources for further study, practice exercises, and questions for review. Illustrations, color-in diagrams, and sample forms help support students as they process the information they are learning. The workbook begins with a chapter about the history of midwifery and current trends/status of midwives. This is followed by an orientation to study chapter, which helps the self-learner approach their study endeavor, as well as introducing medical terminology, abbreviations and anatomical directions. Other chapters deal with reproductive anatomy, embryology and fetal development, normal pregnancy and nutrition/herbs, the course of prenatal care, normal labor and birth, the placenta and postpartum period, the normal newborn and breastfeeding. The author has managed to approach the science of childbearing with the power and art of the midwifery model of care in a very balanced and useful manner

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1460362 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-01
• Binding: Paperback
• 264 pages

Jill Cohen, Midwifery Today Magazine
"Makes the study of midwifery fun and heartfelt...highly recommended."

Renee Stein, Director, Fellowship of Christian Midwives
"The thoughtful detail and correct information make it an unbeatable teaching combination."

Rachel Brown, midwifery student
"...provides wonderful and approachable information for students wanting the basics of midwifery care. I'd recommend it!"

Customer Reviews

Decent, not complete nor deep
Like many books which seek to demystify, or simply simplify, midwifery skills, knowledge and attributes, this is a mixed bag. This approach might be more effective for those who have little comfort in formal education; if you want a rigorous text, consider Mayes, Miles, Varney's, Frye's, or a few others. The information it provides is accepted by many as accurate, although a number of midwives take exception to some things. It is not comprehensive, nor does it provide skills and knowledge for nuanced decision-making. Good uses for this are as a starter or a chatty supplement to an intellectually rigorous program. The author has read some texts on adult learning theory; her application of those theories is a bit heavy-handed.

Highly Recomended
I am afraid I must disagree with "smiley friend of yours". This workbook is highly recomended by many respected, profesional midwives. I would encourage anyone studying midwifery to use it.

NO NO NO
this is not a reliable source and its author is not well respected in the midwifery community. This book is a waste of time and money.