This accessible, evidence-based book explores how important it is for midwives to understand the psychological aspects of care, in order to create positive expe

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Divided into two sections, this text concentrates firstly upon aspects of psychology that are relevant for the professional and personal development of the midw

Health Psychology in Nursing Practice gives nurses and healthcare practitioners the essentials of health psychology to assist patients and their relatives in ad

Introducing the Social Sciences for Midwifery Practice makes clear the links between social, anthropological and psychological concepts, midwifery practice and