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Practice, Research and Theory
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Second Edition
By
Francine Nichols, PhD, RNC, FAAN, Visiting Professor and Coordinator of Women's Health, Georgetown University School of Nursing, Washington, DC; President,
MCH Consultants, Washington, DC; Associate Editor, Journal of Perinatal Education, Lamaze International Certified Childbirth Educator
Sharron Humenick, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Chair, Maternal Child Nursing Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing, Richmond,
VA; Professor of Nursing Emeritus, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Perinatal Education; Lamaze International
Certified Childbirth Educator
Description
Here's the fully revised and updated new edition of the only comprehensive book on childbirth education! Edited by two well-known educators
and practitioners, it provides authoritative, research-based coverage of all of the theoretical and practical knowledge in this field.
Contents
Section I: Childbirth Education. Why Childbirth Education? Historical Development. Section II: Expectant Parents. Pregnancy Experience.
Sexuality. Childbirth Experience. Transition to Parenthood. Breastfeeding Experience. Cultural Perspectives. Section III: Supportive
Strategies for Childbirth. Comfort and Pain Management. Relaxation. Biofeedback. Touch/Massage. Imagery. Music. Breathing. Water Therapy.
Acupressure/Acupuncture. First Stage Labor. Second Stage Labor. Alternative Health Strategies. The Unexpected Childbirth Experience.
Medications/Anesthesia. Section Iv: Promoting Wellness. Nutrition. Exercise. Support Systems. Stress Management. Section V: The Classroom
Experience. Teaching/Learning Principles. Group Process. The Content. Program Evaluation. Teaching Teens. Consumer-Provider Relationships.
Conflict Resolution. Section VI: Professional Practice. Setting Up Private Practice. The Perinatal Education Coordinator. Research Utilization.
APPENDICES A: Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth: Findings From Research. B: Maternal-Child Health Organizations. C: Teaching
Materials Resources. D: World Wide Web Resources.
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Hardbound, 731 pages, publication date: FEB-2000
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-8009-5
ISBN-10: 0-7216-8009-7
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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