| Description |
xii, 343 p. : ill. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The case for a physiologic approach to birth : an overview -- The physiology of pregnancy, labor, and birth -- A supportive approach to prenatal care -- Physiologic support of labor and birth -- Promoting comfort a conceptual approach -- Continuous labor support -- Techniques to promote relaxation in labor -- Touch therapies -- Water immersion for labor and birth -- Aromatherapy in pregnancy and childbirth -- Acupressure and acupuncture -- Rethinking care on the hospital unit -- Out of hospital birth -- Educating health professionals for collaborative practice in support of normal birth -- Women's health and maternity care policies : currenta status and recommendations for change. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Pregnancy.
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Childbirth.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Avery, Melissa D.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780470962862 (alk. paper) |
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9781118612002 |
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9781118612019 |
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9781118612231 (electronic bk.) |
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