Episiotomy: Challenging Obstetric Interventions (Paperback)

~ Ian Graham (Author) "Over the years, several theoretical models have been proposed to explain innovation in medicine or health care..." (more)
Key Phrases: national episiotomy rate, prophylactic episiotomy, challenging obstetric interventions, New York, Professor of Obstetrics, Sheila Kitzinger (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

“…remarkably well-researched and well-written…a great piece of work and essential reading for all those involved in effecting change within midwifery and obstetrical practice and management” Dr Murray W. Enkin, Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

“…should be standard reading for anyone involved with maternity care” AIMS (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services)

“How helpful to us midwives to have such a well thought out and well researched study of episiotomy. Thank you Ian Graham” Caroline Flint, Former President, Royal College of Midwives

Product Description

Ottawa Civic Hospital, CN. Challenges the liberal use of the episiotomy and identifies methods for changing maternity practice. For clinicians and midwives. Softcover. DNLM: Episiotomy--history--United States.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632041455
• ISBN-13: 978-0632041459
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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