Studies show that midwife-assisted births are as safe or even safer than births with physicians--midwives have much lower C-section and complication rates and their services cost roughly half of those of obstetricians. Illustrates how certified nurse-midwives offer a more personal, holistic and comprehensive approach to birth and well-woman care than traditional OB/Gyn. Explains exactly what a midwife visit entails and outlines the midwife philosophy of highly personal, natural care. Covers hospital, birth centers and home birth options.
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Written by a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) and one of her patients, this bookpromotes the use of these professionals for maternity care. The text describes the training of CNMs, making a distinction between them and other types of midwives. It then outlines the course of a pregnancy to demonstrate how CNM care might differ from that of a physician. The book's strength lies in its lists. There are lists of questions: e.g., what to ask in choosing a CNM, what to ask when choosing a birth center, and what to ask in creating a birth plan. Also included are lists of midwife organizations, CNM educational programs, and additional readings. A nice addition to larger women's health collections and an optional purchase for smaller collections.
KellyJo Houtz Griffin, Harrison Memorial Hosp., Bremerton, Wash.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
KellyJo Houtz Griffin, Harrison Memorial Hosp., Bremerton, Wash.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Studies show that midwife-assisted births are as safe or even safer than births with physicians--midwives have much lower C-section and complication rates and their services cost roughly half of those of obstetricians. Illustrates how certified nurse-midwives offer a more personal, holistic and comprehensive approach to birth and well-woman care than traditional OB/Gyn. Explains exactly what a midwife visit entails and outlines the midwife philosophy of highly personal, natural care. Covers hospital, birth centers and home birth options.
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Great Choice but remember the men too,
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This review is from: Choosing a Nurse-Midwife: Your Guide to Safe, Sensitive Care During Pregnancy and the Birth of Your Child (Paperback)
I am a nurse midwife and I believe the women in midwifery need to stop the nonsence of this female dominated profession. We should all be professional and allow gender not to be an issue. Men and women can be doctor, why not midwives. Well the book is great but step out of the women only seen.
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