Best Practices in Midwifery: Using the Evidence to Implement Change

Best Practices in Midwifery: Using the Evidence to Implement Change is a groundbreaking book that is essential for every midwife's library. Winner of the esteemed AJN Book of the Year Award, this second edition has been substantially revised to provide the foundation for an evidence-based model for best practices in midwifery. It's time to raise the United States' current standing as the bottom-ranking country for maternity mortality among developed nations.

With a focus on updated scientific evidence as the framework for midwifery practice, this book features 21 completely new chapters that address both continuing and new areas of practice. It also explores the impact of institutional and national policies, as well as the effects of diversity and globalization. By incorporating the midwifery model of care, this book offers strategies for change and guidance for implementing evidence-based best practices.

This comprehensive book examines various midwifery efforts to improve the health of women and children in the U.S. It delves into initiatives such as Strong Start, US MERA, Centering Pregnancy, and a focus on physiologic birth. Additionally, it showcases successful global endeavors that have achieved remarkable results. Written by 44 prominent midwifery leaders representing diverse backgrounds, this book facilitates an engaging and robust discussion around best practices in midwifery.

Don't settle for outdated practices that lack scientific evidence. This book will provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to revolutionize your midwifery practice. Each chapter begins with a contemporary review of the literature, followed by a comparison of current practices that are often scientifically unsubstantiated and ineffective. Finally, evidence-based recommendations and best practices for midwifery are presented to empower you to deliver the highest quality care to women and children.

It's time to make a change. Upgrade your midwifery practice by embracing the evidence-based approach. Get your copy of Best Practices in Midwifery: Using the Evidence to Implement Change today and join the movement towards safer and more effective maternity care. Buy Now.