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Childbirth Education: Practice, Research and Theory

by Francine H. Nichols

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Publisher Comments:

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.

Table of Contents

Sect. One. The childbirth educator — Ch. 1. Philosophy and roles — Ch. 2. Historical development — Sect. Two. Expectant parents — Ch. 3. The pregnancy experience — Ch. 4. Sexuality in the perinatal period — Ch. 5. The childbirth experience — Ch. 6. Transition to parenthood — Ch. 7. Prenatal preparation for breastfeeding — Ch. 8. Cultural perspectives on childbearing — Sect. Three. Supportive stategies for childbirth — Ch. 9. Comfort and pain management — Ch. 10. Relaxation — Ch. 11. Biofeedback — Ch. 12. Touch — Ch. 13. Relaxation: imagery

Product Details

ISBN:
9780721680095
Subtitle:
Practice, Research and Theory
Author:
Nichols, Francine H.
Author:
Humenick, Sharron Smith
Publisher:
W.B. Saunders Company
Location:
Philadelphia :
Subject:
Education
Subject:
Labor
Subject:
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Subject:
Health promotion
Subject:
Nursing - General
Subject:
Childbirth
Subject:
Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health
Subject:
Parents
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
564
Publication Date:
January 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
731
Dimensions:
10.32x7.76x1.35 in. 3.48 lbs.

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