Psychological Care for Families

Aimed at professionals involved in midwifery, health visiting and social work, this book contends that consideration for the needs of mothers and babies should be extended to all members of the family unit.

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Focusing on an important area of health care, the theme of this research-based but practical book is central to a key philosophy in the midwifery curriculum and to the clinical practice of health care workers who are responsible for maternal, post-natal and family well-being. The aim is to improve the quality of psychological care provided for families during pregnancy, birth and the first few months of the post-natal period. Throughout the book, research findings are applied to the real world of the midwife health visitor and other professionals in the field.