Woman-centered Care in Pregnancy and ChildbirthSara Grace Shields, Lucy M. Candib A woman-centered approach to pregnancy must be flexible enough to address the variety of women's experiences around the world, encompassing medical conditions, cultures and family structures. It must also include women who choose not to carry a pregnancy or experience a miscarriage. This unique woman-centered text explores all these issues and more |
Contents
PART ONE The Magnitude of the Problem | 13 |
PART TWO Understanding the Experience of Pregnancy and Childbirth | 63 |
PART THREE Understanding the Woman in Context | 163 |
and Beyond | 228 |
PART FOUR Finding Common Ground in the Care of Pregnant | 263 |
PART FIVE Prevention and Health Promotion | 333 |
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