Stories in Midwifery Reflection, Inquiry, Action
“Stories in Midwifery Reflection, Inquiry, Action” by Allison Cummins is a comprehensive resource published by Elsevier in July 2023. This edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a collection of perspectives on various issues surrounding birthing and midwifery, featuring voices from birthing individuals, midwives, health professionals, and family members. It aims to foster empathy and understanding while encouraging innovative approaches in midwifery practice.
Readers will find a diverse range of topics addressed, including midwifery continuity of care, complex pregnancies, and support for culturally diverse women. The book includes 22 chapters and 35 video personal stories that relate to pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. It provides a framework for reflection and inquiry, along with teaching strategies designed for both students and practicing midwives. Additionally, the inclusion of transcripts, weblinks, and further reading materials enhances the learning experience, making it a valuable tool for those engaged in maternity and women’s health.
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This insightful book and accompanying video resource present a collection of perspectives relating to different issues around birthing and midwifery.Through the voices of birthing women/people/mothers/parents/partners, midwives, students, health professionals and family members, you will build empathy and understanding, reflect, and learn to apply innovative approaches in your own practice. The book covers a range of topics, such as midwifery continuity of care, place of birth, multiple pregnancy, complex pregnancies, congenital birth abnormalities, supporting culturally and linguistically diverse women, anxiety and depression, and working with women with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Stories in midwifery provides teaching and learning strategies ideal for students and practising midwives alike. Readers will develop the skills, attitudes and mindfulness necessary for working in partnership with women, childbearing people and their families across a variety of settings.
- 22 chapters addressing a range of topics across the childbearing continuum
- 35 video ‘personal stories’ across a range of topics related to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
- A framework for reflection, inquiry and action – relates stories to your own practice
- Teaching and learning strategies for each story
- Weblinks, references and further reading to support learning
- Transcripts of all interviews included at the back of the book
- An eBook (with videos embedded) included in all print purchases
- Supports midwifery curricula; suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
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