Kind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care.
This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners.
Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital.
Covers communication in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period; the use of written, verbal and non-verbal approaches; and complex scenarios where communication may be challenging, such as diverse groups, trauma and loss
Explores new methods of communicating, including the use of the internet and social media, and their benefits and challenges
Highlights the importance of communication between professions and ways this can be enhanced
Covers contemporary issues of consent, risk and safety in maternity care
Useful at all stages of a midwife's career from undergraduate to qualified midwife
Edited by:
Tania Staras BA MA PhD RM PGCHE FHEA (Principal Lecturer in MidwiferySchool of Health Sciences) Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 340g ISBN:9780323883993 ISBN 10: 0323883990 Publication Date:26 July 2023 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
PREFACE VII CONTRIBUTORS IX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIII 1 Introduction 2 On the Receiving End: The Service User's Perspective PART 1 Theories and Concepts 3 Principles of Communication 4 Theories of Communication and Counselling 5 Communicating Ideas PART 2 Responsive Communication 6 Culturally Competent Communication 7 Public Health 8 Communication and Complex Care Planning 9 Communication Around Loss and Trauma PART 3 Communication in Practice 10 Pregnancy 11 Labour 12 The Postnatal Period and Infant Feeding PART 4 Professional Communication and Personal Development 13 Communicating With Others 14 Spreading the Word 15 Reflection, Development and Challenges in Communication 16 Conclusion INDEX 259