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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 ...

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 ...

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The book reflects on the current situation and questions whether it's the most appropriate way of providing care for pregnant woman, discussing what's happening both within and ...