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A concise guide to continuity of care in midwifery

A concise guide to continuity of care in midwifery
A concise guide to continuity of care in midwifery

Continuity of care in midwifery - the most traditional way of practising - has been overlooked for much of the last century but is re-emerging as an evidence-based model of care, one which is known to benefit women. This book is a vital companion to students and qualified midwives as continuity of care is integrated into midwifery education and services. A practical, easy-to-read guide to practising caseload midwifery, this book outlines the contemporary political and professional context for midwifery care, different models of care, and the evidence and outcomes associated with continuity of carer. It discusses the real-life concerns, challenges and opportunities of working closely with women throughout their pregnancy and birth, covering key issues such as risk assessment, consent, boundaries, time management, documentation, communication, burnout and decision-making. Supporting the development of midwives from students to newly qualified professionals and beyond, it ends with a chapter containing a range of resources for reference, including helpful tools and worksheets. Including vignettes from students, qualified midwives, and women and their partners, this book is designed for anyone new to practising midwifery continuity of care.

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Kitson-reynolds, Ellen
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Ashforth, Kate
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Kitson-reynolds, Ellen
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Ashforth, Kate
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Kitson-reynolds, Ellen and Ashforth, Kate (eds.) (2021) A concise guide to continuity of care in midwifery , Routledge, 196pp.

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Continuity of care in midwifery - the most traditional way of practising - has been overlooked for much of the last century but is re-emerging as an evidence-based model of care, one which is known to benefit women. This book is a vital companion to students and qualified midwives as continuity of care is integrated into midwifery education and services. A practical, easy-to-read guide to practising caseload midwifery, this book outlines the contemporary political and professional context for midwifery care, different models of care, and the evidence and outcomes associated with continuity of carer. It discusses the real-life concerns, challenges and opportunities of working closely with women throughout their pregnancy and birth, covering key issues such as risk assessment, consent, boundaries, time management, documentation, communication, burnout and decision-making. Supporting the development of midwives from students to newly qualified professionals and beyond, it ends with a chapter containing a range of resources for reference, including helpful tools and worksheets. Including vignettes from students, qualified midwives, and women and their partners, this book is designed for anyone new to practising midwifery continuity of care.

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Accepted/In Press date: 6 January 2021
Published date: 9 August 2021
Additional Information: Publisher Copyright: © 2022 selection and editorial matter, Ellen Kitson-Reynolds and Kate Ashforth; individual chapters, the contributors. All rights reserved.

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Local EPrints ID: 451042
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/451042
PURE UUID: 2c55a73e-ac79-48d0-a750-e76ba428f8e2
ORCID for Ellen Kitson-reynolds: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-8099-883X

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Date deposited: 03 Sep 2021 16:41
Last modified: 17 Mar 2024 02:59

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Editor: Kate Ashforth

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