Interfering with the normal physiological process of labor and birth in the absence of medical
necessity increases the risk of complications for mother and baby. Six evidence-based care …

Background Oxytocin and prostaglandin are hormones responsible for uterine contraction
during the third stage of labour. Receptors in the uterine muscles are stimulated by …

Objective to examine the effect of skin-to-skin contact and breast feeding within 30 minutes
of birth, on the rate of primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in a sample of women who …

The new edition of Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences
continues to offer readers with a sound introduction to human biology as it relates to …

Midwifery Preparation for Practice 2e is the only text which reflects the historical and socio–
political environment in which midwives in Australia and New Zealand practice. In addition, it …

This paper will examine the literature on blood loss at delivery and report the findings of a
small pilot study where midwives and doctors were asked to estimate blood loss at …

The use of warm water immersion throughout the birthing process is renowned for its
physical and psychological benefits, yet waterbirth is still vastly underrepresented as a …

Objective: Menopause is the condition when regular menstrual periods cease and may be
accompanied by psychological and physical symptoms. The purpose of current study was to …

BACKGROUND: Within midwifery, there is a move toward reclaiming and promoting
physiological birth. Because midwifery is woman-centered in nature, it is essential that the …

This exciting new book, Pulse Diagnosis: A Clinical Guide describes a reliable method of
pulse assessment. The authors' style and approach to pulse diagnosis provides a unique …