Supporting a physiologic approach to pregnancy and birth  a practical guide /  [electronic resource] : 
edited by Melissa D. Avery. 
 - Ames, Iowa :  Wiley-Blackwell,  2013. 
 - xii, 343 p. :  ill. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The case for a physiologic approach to birth : an overview -- The physiology of pregnancy, labor, and birth -- A supportive approach to prenatal care -- Physiologic support of labor and birth -- Promoting comfort a conceptual approach -- Continuous labor support -- Techniques to promote relaxation in labor -- Touch therapies -- Water immersion for labor and birth -- Aromatherapy in pregnancy and childbirth -- Acupressure and acupuncture -- Rethinking care on the hospital unit -- Out of hospital birth -- Educating health professionals for collaborative practice in support of normal birth -- Women's health and maternity care policies : currenta status and recommendations for change. 
<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Palo Alto, Calif. : <br/>ebrary, <br/>2013. <br/>Available via World Wide Web. <br/>Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Pregnancy.<br/>Childbirth.
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<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RG551  / .S87 2013eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>618.2/4