Supporting a physiologic approach to pregnancy and birth [electronic resource] : a practical guide / edited by Melissa D. Avery.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.