Psychology for midwives : pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium / / Maureen Raynor and Carole England

• Autore: Raynor Maureen
• Pubblicazione: Maidenhead, England, : Open University Press, 2010
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (208 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.20019
• Soggetto topico: Midwifery; Midwives; Pregnancy - Psychological aspects; Childbirth - Psychological aspects
• Altri autori: EnglandCarole
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front cover -- Half title page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Praise for Psychology for Midwives by Maureen Raynor and Carole England -- Contents -- About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 Theoretical approaches to psychology and their application to midwifery practice -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- The major approaches to psychology -- Psychologies that have evolved from the five major approaches -- Alternative approaches to psychology -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- Useful website -- 2 The mother-midwife relationship -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- Being with woman: establishing and building relationships -- Constraining factors -- Significant others -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- 3 Emotions during pregnancy, labour and puerperium -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- The link between the social and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, labour and the puerperium -- Transitional crises -- Motherhood -- Fatherhood -- Normative adjustment reactions during pregnancy, labour and the puerperium -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- Useful websites -- 4 Perinatal mental illness -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- Clarification of terms -- Why maternal mental health matters -- Screening for mental illness - prediction and detection -- Screening tools -- Perinatal psychiatry disorders -- Antenatal period - psychiatric disorders in pregnancy -- Types of disorder in pregnancy -- Serious mental illnesses -- Postnatal period: serious psychiatric conditions -- Mother-baby relationship -- Care/management -- Postnatal depressive illnesses -- Mother-baby relationship -- Care/management -- Mild postpartum mood disorders -- Mild postnatal depressive illness. ; Relationship with partner -- Role of the midwife: learning lessons from key reports -- Managed care networks -- Suicide -- Medical conditions caused by or mistaken for psychiatric disorder -- Sharing best practice -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- Useful websites -- 5 The psychology of communication in midwifery practice -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- The psychology of communication: the holistic approach -- Building the working alliance: the rapport -- The psychology of the first impression -- Beyond first impressions: the psychology of building a relationship -- Qualities of the midwife as an effective communicator -- Relating in depth with other people - does it happen? -- Assertiveness: the key to successful communication -- The humanistic approach to communication -- Listening and attending: the essential communication skills for woman-centred care -- Listening, presence and touch -- Barriers, constraints and difficulties that influence effective communication -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- 6 The birth environment -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- Critical appraisal of the evidence -- Emotional work -- Perception of pain: psychological factors -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- Useful websites -- 7 The psychology of stress, anxiety and coping -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- Psychology of the self: self-knowledge -- Defending the self from stresses and inconsistencies -- The relationship between stress and coping -- Coping strategies and midwifery practice -- The related states of fear, anxiety, stress and emotion -- Self-efficacy and coping -- Control and coping -- Fear, anxiety and birthing, not a winning combination -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References. ; Annotated further reading -- Website -- 8 Psychosocial support -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- What is psychosocial support? -- Dimensions of support -- What does the evidence say? -- Continuity of carer: is it important to women? -- Type of care giver - who should support women during labour? -- Models of good practice -- Role of the midwife -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- Useful websites -- 9 Attachment and bonding: the midwife's role in supporting parent-baby relationships -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- Development of the fetal mind in preparation for emotional interactive relationships -- Is the baby primed to attach? -- Is the mother primed to make an affectionate bond to her baby? -- Meeting their baby for the first time -- Mother and baby communication mediated through touch and tenderness -- Postnatal activities commonly associated with maternal bonding/relationship building -- When separation of parents and baby is needed -- Case study: Julie -- Case study: Lara -- So what can the midwife do? -- Conclusion -- Summary of key points -- References -- Annotated further reading -- Useful website -- 10 Psychological care matters -- Introduction -- Chapter aims -- The argument for psychology in midwifery practice -- The psychological impact of caring for vulnerable women -- The importance of the care environment -- Future challenges -- References -- Annotated further reading -- Glossary -- Index -- Back cover.
• Sommario/riassunto: This accessible, evidence-based book explores how important it is for midwives to understand the psychological aspects of care, in order to create positive experiences for mothers and families.
• Titolo autorizzato: Psychology for midwives
• ISBN: 9780335240340 (Ebook); 9786613338624; 0-335-23433-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910965732203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: UK Higher Education OUP Humanities and Social Sciences Health and Social Welfare Series