Health Promotion in Midwifery : Principles and practice

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By Jan Bowden and Vicky Manning

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Health Promotion in Midwifery: Principles and Practice thoroughly examines the key principles of health promotion in the context of midwifery. It highlights the vital role midwives play in supporting women's health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy and beyond, linking theory directly to practical application. The second edition includes important topics such as domestic violence, sexual health, breastfeeding, and mental health promotion, enriched by case studies and accessible text boxes to enhance learning.
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Essential reading for student and practising midwives, clinical practitioners, and healthcare professionals interested in the promotion of maternal and infant health within midwifery practice.

An expanded and updated new edition of Health Promotion in Midwifery, this book explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery.

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Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife’s role in health promotion, making it essential reading for all student and practising midwives, as well as clinical practitioners.

Emphasising the link between theory and practice, the second edition incorporates chapters on domestic violence, sexual health, breastfeeding, and mental health promotion. Text boxes make the text accessible and user-friendly, while case studies and summaries put the material in practical context. Additional readings encourage readers to further research and reflection on their own practice.

Throughout the book, the importance of the role of the midwife in health promotion is emphasised. This second edition brings together contributions from a variety of experienced practitioners.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340888803

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Arnold

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 228

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Jan Bowden Non-Fiction Vicky Manning

About the Author

Jan Bowden RM, RGN, FP cert,MSc, BSc (Hons) PGCEA and Vicky Manning RM, RGN, MSc, PGCEA are both Lecturers in Midwifery & Women's Health Studies at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery, Kings College London, London, UK.