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1. The Politics of Maternity

   By Rosemary Mander, Jo Murphy-Lawless

   The evidence surrounding the skills and approaches to support good birth has grown exponentially over the last two decades, but so too have the obstacles facing women and midwives who strive to achieve good birth. This new book critically explores the complex issues surrounding contemporary...

   To Be Published April 7th 2013 by Routledge
2. Becoming a Midwife

   Edited by Rosemary Mander, Valerie Fleming

   What is the reality of being a midwife at the beginning of the twenty-first century? What is it like to help and support women throughout pregnancy and childbirth and into motherhood? What roles can midwives play in society? Becoming a Midwife explores what it is to be a midwife, looking at the...

   Published August 18th 2009 by Routledge
3. Caesarean

   Just Another Way of Birth?

   By Rosemary Mander

   This book critically analyzes the place of caesarean in childbearing at the beginning of the twenty first century. It questions the changes that are taking place in childbirth and, in particular, the effects and implications of an increase in caesarean births. This controversial work by a...

   Published May 30th 2007 by Routledge
4. Loss and Bereavement in Childbearing

   By Rosemary Mander

   This new edition of a groundbreaking work reflects important developments in the general understanding of, and research into, loss and death. Providing a wealth of information for both experienced and inexperienced midwives, the book covers topics including: perinatal and...

   Published September 21st 2005 by Routledge
5. Men and Maternity

   By Rosemary Mander

   Since the development of modern medicine, men have become increasingly involved in childbearing as obstetricians and, more recently, as fathers. This book argues that the beneficial contribution of men has been taken for granted. Certain changes to childbearing practice have resulted, which,...

   Published March 24th 2004 by Routledge
6. Failure to Progress

   The Contraction of the Midwifery Profession

   By Rosemary Mander, Valerie Fleming

   Changes in the field of midwifery are of concern to those within the health care system, the academic world and those whose lives are touched by midwifery care. This text reflects on the current situation and questions whether it is the most appropriate way of providing care for the childbearing...

   Published April 3rd 2002 by Routledge