Disability in Pregnancy and Childbirth

by MPhil McKay-Moffat BA(Hons) (Editor)

Overview

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A first in Midwifery publishing! No other book advises midwives on the special needs of mothers with disabilities. Although an increasing number of women with disabilities are having children, the needs of this minority group are not always being effectively met. Disability in Pregnancy and Childbirth provides essential practical information to healthcare professionals working with this group. - The first book on maternity care for women with additional or alternative needs - A practical resource for all working with pregnant women and mothers - Reflects the lived experiences of women with disabilities - Written by experts in the field - Holistic content - Looks at professional attitudes as well as the woman's needs

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702039676
Publisher:	Churchill Livingstone, Inc.
Publication date:	10/10/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

1 Social construction of disability and motherhood2 Women's health and disability3 Maternity services and women's experiences4 The role of the midwife in maternity service provision5 Women with intellectual disabilities6 Midwives skills, knowledge and attitudes: how they can affect maternity services7 Sensory impairment8 The interaction between specific conditions and the childbirth continuum9 Resources

Editorial Reviews

"While the more common disabilities are discussed, such as visual or hearing impairments and intellectual disabilities, other disabilities are included which may not be so familiar but which midwives may encounter when caring for a woman or her partner. Suggestions for improving care at a service provision and individual level are discussed throughout using case scenarios and photographs of available equipment."
MIDIRS Digest

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