Communication in Midwifery - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 1st Edition

by Tania Staras, BA, MA, PhD, RM, PGCHE, FHEA

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

ISBN: 9780323931021

Publication Date: 07-26-2023

Imprint: Elsevier

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Key Features
- 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
Contents

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
Authors

Tania Staras, BA, MA, PhD, RM, PGCHE, FHEA, Principal Lecturer in Midwifery,School of Health Sciences