Myles Textbook for Midwives - E-Book

Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Most chapters provide useful case studies, websites of key organisations and charities for individuals to access further information. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development. The book covers key frameworks that govern midwifery practice, exploring ethical and legal frameworks that are essential to every accountable, autonomous, professional midwife. Includes employer-led models of supervision, vital elements of leadership and clinical governance that supports the provision of high quality maternity services and standards of midwifery practice.- The book covers key frameworks that govern midwifery practice, exploring ethical and legal frameworks that are essential to every accountable, autonomous, professional midwife- Includes employer-led models of supervision, vital elements of leadership and clinical governance that supports the provision of high quality maternity services and standards of midwifery practice- The concept of resilience is introduced for the reader to contemplate their personal contribution in creating an environment that is conducive to protecting the wellbeing of themselves and colleagues within the workplace- The text covers the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, highlighting the importance of midwives as global citizens with common goals, and together they form a strong global community prepared to challenge social inequalities and take action to help end extreme poverty- Sections within current chapters need to incorporate the following: Decolonising the curriculum; The language of birth including gender-issues related to childbirth; Compassionate midwifery; Trauma informed practice – (broad concept but including birth trauma. Fear of childbirth (tocophobia); Complementary therapies - separate chapter to include their use throughout childbirth and the midwife's scope of practice; Cultural safety - clear definition. , why does it need to become part of practice? Uk is steps behind contemporaries such as ANZ (similar midwifery set up). this will be woven through all chapters and they will be written from this perspective, with maybe a short section on the history; Birthing people Mental health – to inform midwives of the things to look out for in their patients; LGBTQ safety within midwifery; Screening updates (and removals); Wider focus on Broad principals as opposed to facts that already exist on NHS and NMC sites Read more