Psychology For Midwives

Name: Psychology For Midwives
Brand: McGraw-Hill Education
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Maureen Raynor(Autor*in)

McGraw-Hill Education (Verlag)

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Erschienen am 1. April 2010

208 Seiten

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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

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