The Nurturing Touch at Birth: a Labor Support Handbook- Third Edition
Paulina Perez has done it again! A revision of an already fabulous book. As a director of a busy obstetrical unit in Southwest Florida, I recommend this book to all of my new nursing staff to assist them with the development of their hands on labor support skills.  This books provides the how to skills that nurses are looking for to assist their clients in having a birth that is supportive of the woman's wishes. The skills empower the nurse to assist the woman in being an active participant in her birth. In addition, the book is evidence based and provides up- to- date resources needed for development of policy and procedures for the obstetrical unit.  From Aromatherapy, Birth Balls and Communication Skills, to Positioning and Rebozos this book has it all! Every obstetrical unit should have several copies of this book available for staff and providers.  Nancy Travis, BSN, MS, RN,BC, CPN, CBC --Travis at Lee Memorial Hospital