Jan Bowden
Health Promotion in Midwifery: Principles and Practice, Third Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781498725569
- author:
- Jan Bowden
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CRC Press 3 edition (12 July 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 20.3 x 25.4 cm
- Genre:
- Medicine Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Health Promotion in Midwifery: A Practical Guide to Supporting Healthy Lives. This comprehensive textbook explores the principles of health promotion within the context of midwifery practice. It clearly outlines the role of midwives in promoting healthy lifestyles, linking theory and practical application. The third edition covers essential topics such as breastfeeding, smoking cessation, mental health, behaviour change, and sexual health promotion, with new chapters on healthy eating during pregnancy and pelvic floor health. Updated to reflect recent changes and developments in midwifery practice, this text features accessible text boxes, case studies, and summaries to put the material into practical context. Additional readings encourage further research and reflection on your own practice. This book is an essential resource for midwives and health visitors in education and practice.