Choosing a nurse-midwife
Subtitle: your guide to safe, sensitive care during pregnancy and the birth of your child
By: Catherine M. Poole and Elizabeth A. Parr.
Contributors: Parr, Elizabeth A., 1955-
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
Subjects: Midwives.; Prenatal care.; Childbirth.
Description: Studies show that midwife-assisted births are as safe or even safer than births with physicians-midwives have much lower C-section and complication rates and their services cost roughly half of those of obstetricians. Illustrates how certified nurse-midwives offer a more personal, holistic and comprehensive approach to birth and well-woman care than traditional OB/Gyn. Explains exactly what a midwife visit entails and outlines the midwife philosophy of highly personal, natural care. Covers hospital, birth centers and home birth options.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-170) and index.