Maureen D Raynor

This 16th edition provides the most up-to-date perspectives and research on a complete range of the theoretical, practical and background knowledge with which the modern midwife has to be familiar.

Among the skills required of a competent midwife is the ability to make good and timely decisions about the health of their patient and what course of action to pursue. This text presents discussion of the decision-making process from a variety of perspectives within midwifery.