Home Birth

Each chapter includes at least one birth story around which the following topics are based: : an exploration of the personal and professional issues raised by the story/ies : a discussion of the key literature and research to provide evidence-based practice guidelines : examination of Midwifery Knowledge with suggestions of how this knowledge can be applied to each situation : integration of the relevant Physiology to provide a firm foundation to the text : an assessment of the decision making process for both midwife and parent Preface/Introduction 1) History and cultural context of Homebirth 2) Preparing for Homebirth : Midwife, Parents and Practicalities 3) Healthy pregnancy: Antenatal care, Nutrition, assisted conception - does it preclude homebirth? 4) Normal birth at home... Primigravida 5) Normal birth at home... Multipara 6) Waterbirth at home 7) Long labour...how to support and survive ! 8) Physiological third stage. To include Postpartum Haemorrhage discussion. 9) The perineum... to stitch or not to stitch? 10) Breathe baby breathe! Dealing with a flat baby. 11) Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section at home 12) A quick look at breech and twins 13) Exploring the psychology around successful homebirth.