Book reviews
Reviews of books of interest to maternity staff and mothers, including articles from Midwives magazine
The handbook for midwifery researchThis practical handbook of midwifery research is clear, concise, informative and very user-friendly.
Law and professional issues in midwiferyThis textbook is up to date and relevant. It does not presuppose any prior working knowledge of the law, making it a very useful resource for students, as well as registered midwives.
The good birth companionNicole Croft has taken a refreshing approach to helping women prepare for birth and beyond.
Gentle birth companions doulas serving humanityThis book covers the fascinating origins of the doula role.
Physiology in childbearing (third edition)This is the third edition of a textbook that is much used and recommended by the universities with midwifery degree and diploma courses.
Examination of the newborn: onlineThis video resource is thorough and informative, demonstrating the practicalities of the top-to-toe examination of the newborn.
The complete guide to postnatal fitness (third edition)This book is aimed at fitness instructors and physiotherapists who work with pregnant and postnatal women, as well as at new mothers themselves...
Care for pregnant women who are obeseThis is an excellent resource for midwives as it covers all aspects of care relating to maternal obesity...
Continuity of care in breastfeedingThis book describes the evidence, rationale and process for implementing the best practice standards to support, protect and promote breastfeeding in a maternity setting. It is an interesting review of practices that support breastfeeding and those that do not...
Counseling the nursing motherFocused on communication with women rather than purely on breastfeeding techniques, this fifth edition maintains the mother-centred approach, while providing recent research evidence around the physiology of lactation, obesity and emerging issues, such as H1N1 influenza...
Top tips for breastfeedingThis book is almost fantastic. Divided into nine chapters, most of which give excellent practical advice, it is concisely written and comes in a handy pocket-size form...
An introduction to biological nurturing: new angles on breastfeedingAt last, this long-awaited book has arrived to challenge our assumptions about what constitutes effective breastfeeding support...
Monique and the mango rainsKris Holloway becomes Fatumata Dembele as she arrives in Mali, West Africa, as a peace corps volunteer to help set up a maternity and health clinic.
Professional issues in midwiferyThis is an interesting text that focuses on the midwifery profession in the US. It is written by senior experts in the field, all of whom are certified nurse-midwives. It provides a comprehensive text relating to a range of professional issues.
Care of the newborn by ten teachersThis textbook is described as a 'comprehensive guide to caring for newborn babies'. The focus is on care for the normal newborn and the common problems that may occur.
