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Evidence and Skills for Normal Labour and Birth: A Guide for Midwives - Denis Walsh
Target Audience:
Midwives, student midwives, obstetricians, perinatal care providers.
Educational Level:
Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery education, and for continuing professional development.
Reputation Of Author:
Denis Walsh is a recognized authority in the field of evidence-based midwifery and normal birth.
Differentiation:
Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and a critical perspective on technological and pharmaceutical interventions in normal birth.
Core Philosophy:
Promoting physiological birth, empowering women, and providing skilled, supportive midwifery care.
Controversy Discussion:
Likely addresses ongoing debates and controversies in maternity care and the rationale for evidence-based recommendations.
Primary Focus:
Midwifery practices, evidence-based care in normal labor and birth.
Secondary Focus:
Promotion of effective care, minimizing unnecessary interventions (technologies, drugs).
Ethical Considerations:
Explores ethical dimensions of care, informed consent, and woman-centered approaches to childbirth.
Historical Context:
May touch upon the historical evolution of childbirth practices and the shift towards evidence-based approaches.
Research Methodology:
May include sections on understanding research designs, bias, and the hierarchy of evidence.
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Estimated Pages:
Typically between 300-500 pages for comprehensive professional guides.
Type:
Professional Guide / Textbook
Content Style:
Academic and clinical, with a focus on critical appraisal of evidence.
Linguistic Style:
Professional, academic, with clear and precise terminology related to obstetrics and midwifery.
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Availability:
Likely available through academic publishers and specialized bookstores.
Obstetric Systems:
Physiology of normal labor, midwifery interventions, evidence-based protocols.
Pharmacological Interventions:
Evidence-based discussion on the use and non-use of pain relief medications and other drugs during labor and birth.
Technological Interventions:
Critical evaluation of technologies such as routine electronic fetal monitoring, induction of labor, and operative birth in the context of low-risk pregnancies.
Postpartum Care Newborn:
Includes immediate care of the newborn and early postpartum support for the mother.
Physiological Adaptations:
Covers the normal physiological changes in the mother and fetus during labor and birth.
Woman Centered Care:
Emphasizes the importance of respecting women's choices and experiences in labor and birth.
Labor Management:
Assessment of labor progress, comfort measures, non-pharmacological pain relief, early labor care.
Birth Assistance:
Support during second stage of labor, perineal management, immediate newborn care.
Monitoring Techniques:
Discussion of appropriate monitoring strategies in normal labor, contrasting with routine or unnecessary surveillance.
Perinatal Support:
Guidance on supporting women and their families throughout the labor and birth process, including emotional and psychological aspects.
Intrapartum Care:
Comprehensive coverage of all stages of intrapartum care, from established labor to the postpartum period of the newborn.
Pharmacological Pain Relief:
Detailed review of the efficacy, safety, and indications for various pharmacological pain relief methods used in labor.
Interprofessional Collaboration:
Implicitly supports collaboration within the maternity care team through shared understanding of evidence-based practice.
Non Pharmacological Pain Relief:
Detailed exploration of methods like hydrotherapy, massage, breathing techniques, and positioning.
Depth:
Comprehensive, evidence-based approach to normal labor and birth, suitable for professional development and clinical practice.
Research Basis:
Detailed reference to and integration of relevant research findings and systematic reviews to support clinical recommendations.
Skill Development:
Aims to enhance practical skills and clinical reasoning for midwives managing normal labor and birth.
Critical Thinking:
Encourages critical appraisal of existing practices and fosters a culture of questioning and evidence-based decision-making.
Evidence Appraisal:
Focuses on methods for appraising research literature, understanding statistical significance, and applying findings to practice.
Clinical Guidelines:
Provides a framework for understanding and applying national and international clinical guidelines for normal birth.
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Available as a physical book. Digital versions (eBook, PDF) may also exist depending on publisher.
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