Midwives, Research and Childbirth

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Surveys research and trends in midwifery education; the history of midwifery; care issues; and the role and responsibilities of midwives, focusing on Great Britain. Topics include the selection of student midwives; perceptions of student midwives; a randomized controlled trial of breast shells and exercises for inverted nipples; and supporting families with low birth-weight babies. Of interest to midwifery students, teachers, practitioners, and managers, as well as other health professionals. Distributed by Singular. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)