This resource summarizes the most authoritative evidence available on the effects of care
practices carried out during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after birth, and in addition …

… of all women during pregnancy and childbirth Routinely involving obstetricians in the care
of all women during pregnancy and childbirth Not involving obstetricians in the care of women …

… the Essential Care Practice Guide for Pregnancy and Childbirth which is … care level.
Together these manuals will provide guidance for health workers who are responsible for the care …

… There is an important section at the beginning of the Guide entitled Principles of good care
A1-A5 This includes principles of good care for all women, including those with special needs…

… in the process of pregnancy and childbirth unless there is … – only then is there a good chance
that benefits will outweigh both … of care with other models of care for childbearing women …

… Who among us would disagree with the statement that “care during pregnancy and childbirth
must be effective?” Y& the history of perinatat care is filled with examples of misguided, …

… of A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth. It … elements of care used during
pregnancy and childbirth. The … among alternative forms of care in pregnancy and childbirth. This …

… The findings of this review suggested that the primary outcome for all pregnant women
undergoing childbirth is a “positive childbirth experience” (as defined in Box 2.1). …

… The nine organizations are by no means the only ones potentially concerned with effective
care in pregnancy and childbirth. Nevertheless, they illustrate the current state of thinking and …

The guide is invaluable to childbirth education and maternity services currently updating
teaching and practices to reflect evidence-based practice. Also, it is good ammunition against …