{"product_id":"respectful-maternity-practices-for-labour-birth-and-the-postnatal-period-placing-compassion-at-the-heart-of-our-care-paperback-softback-9781394210114","title":"Respectful Maternity Practices for Labour, Birth and the Postnatal Period; Placing Compassion at the Heart of Our Care (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394210114","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRespectful Maternity Practices for Labour, Birth and the Postnatal Period\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePlacing Compassion at the Heart of Our Care\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTanya Burchell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394210114, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e448 pages\u003cbr\u003e30.5 x 21.8 x 2.6 cm, 1.191 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacing compassion at the heart of our care\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRespectful Maternity Practices for Labour, Birth and the Postnatal Period\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for obstetricians, doctors, midwives, nurses and students seeking to enhance their knowledge and clinical practice. It’s more than a textbook: it’s a call to action, fostering compassion and ensuring that every woman and baby receives the respectful, high-quality care they deserve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book distinguishes itself by moving beyond a purely clinical, fact-delivery model. It combines robust, evidence-based information with a culturally aware and highly accessible writing style, making it not just an informative resource, but also an inspiring guide for all maternity caregivers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a global perspective and deep respect for cultural diversity, this book explores how maternity care can—and must—uphold the autonomy, voices and lived experiences of all those giving birth. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, the book challenges harmful norms and equips caregivers with the tools to cultivate safety and trust in every birth setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans the full spectrum of care environments, from intimate home settings to hospitals nestled in the jungle, to large, resource-rich medical facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. Shawn Walker, a leading expert in the field, contributes a vital section on physiological breech birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid photographs are used throughout, to enhance understanding and provide clear visual guidance for safe practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn invaluable, free online section provides editable resources for use in practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRooted in dignity, empathy and human rights, this essential guide offers a thoughtful and practical framework for ensuring that every woman, baby and family receives respectful, compassionate care throughout labour, birth and the postnatal period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\/introduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Caregivers and Future- Caregivers 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Our Responsibilities and Desires in Maternity Care 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Hopes and Dreams for Maternity Care 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Handover 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Mentoring Future- Caregivers 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 The Labour Room Environment 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Labour Room Environment 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Labour Room Environment – Our Impact 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Care During Labour and Birth 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Labour Room Welcome 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Eating and Drinking in Labour 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Mobility in Labour 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Monitoring in Labour with Our Heads, Hearts and Hands 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Caring for Women Experiencing Painful Contractions 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 When a Woman Feels the Urge to Push 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Care During the Birth 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Waterbirth 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Breech – An Unusual Normal by Tanya Burchell and Dr. Shawn Walker 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section – The New Normal 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Meconium: An Obstetric Hazard or a Friendly, Fellow Traveller? 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Initial Care and Assessment of the Motherbaby Unit 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Initial Care of Low- Birth- Weight Babies 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Birth of the Placenta 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Assessing and Repairing Perineal Trauma 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4 Complex Needs in Labour 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Prelabour Rupture of Membranes 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Preterm Labour and Birth 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Labour Dystocia – Or a Labour that Extends Beyond the Allotted Time Given by Caregivers 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Inducing Labour 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Medical Challenges: Hypertension, Obstetric Cholestasis, Diabetes Mellitus, Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Caring for Women and Babies Experiencing Birth by Forceps or Vacuum 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Caesarean Section 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Tokophobia 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5 Postnatal Care 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Compassionate Care for the Postnatal Motherbaby Unit 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Breastfeeding 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Hypoglycaemia, Hypothermia and Hypoxia 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Neonatal Jaundice 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6 Prompt Care in a Critical, Obstetric Event 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Maternal Sepsis 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 When a Baby Becomes Stuck 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Cord Presentation and Prolapse 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Postpartum Haemorrhage 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Severe Pre- eclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Adult and Newborn Life Support 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 7 When a Mother or Baby Dies 413\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 When a Mother or a Baby Dies 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 427\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Nursing%20\u0026amp;%20ancillary%20services%20%5BMQ%5D%22\"\u003eMQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449458323736,"sku":"9781394210114","price":25.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394210114.jpg?v=1785200289","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/respectful-maternity-practices-for-labour-birth-and-the-postnatal-period-placing-compassion-at-the-heart-of-our-care-paperback-softback-9781394210114","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}