Denis Walsh

This is a helpful and practical guide that draws out what is known about the effectiveness of care in normal labour and birth. The text contains information to help students and practicing midwives keep abreast of the evidence surrounding normal birth and ensure their practice takes full advantage of it.

Intrapartum care has undergone profound changes over the past 50 years. This text takes a broad sweep to examine these changes and their intersection with midwifery, in particular their impact on the midwife's role during labour and birth.