Muscat, Helen creator author. Passmore, Heather author. Chenery-Morris, Sam author. text bibliography cau 2017 monographic eng 1 online resource (198 pages) : illustrations In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.-- The principles of health promotion and salutogenesis -- Weight management in pregnancy -- Age and childbearing -- Women who have communication challenges -- Sexual and reproductive health in childbearing -- Perinatal mental health -- Domestic abuse -- Substance misuse and pregnancy -- Promoting parenting in midwifery. specialized Helen Muscat, Heather Passmore, Sam Chenery-Morris. Includes bibliographical references and index. e-uk--- Obstetrics Practice Great Britain Midwives Great Britain Midwifery Great Britain Childbirth Great Britain Maternal health services Great Britain Midwifery methods Great Britain Home Childbirth Great Britain Maternal Health Services Great Britain Midwifery education Great Britain Childbirth Maternal health services Midwifery Midwives Obstetrics Practice Great Britain RG964.G7 M87 2017 2015 G-405 WQ 160 9781473917774 (ebook) : 2015932453 https://sk.sagepub.com/books/contexts-of-midwifery-practice https://sk.sagepub.com/books/contexts-of-midwifery-practice CaToSAGE 180104 20251029145110.0 SAGE000003106 eng