Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide provides an overview of current evidence and a range of practical suggestions to promote physiologic birth within the United States healthcare system. Presenting the latest evidence available on practical approaches and minimal interventions, this book looks into clinic exam rooms and hospital labor units to investigate the possibilities for improving the pregnancy and labor experience. Contributors discuss recent research and other published information and present a range of ideas, tools, and solutions for maternity care clinicians, including midwives, nurses, physicians, and other members of the perinatal team.

An invaluable resource, Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth is a must-have practical guide for those involved in all aspects of pregnancy and birth.Content:
Chapter 1 The Case for a Physiologic Approach to Birth: An Overview (pages 1–12): Melissa D. Avery
Chapter 2 The Physiology of Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth (pages 13–27): Cindy M. Anderson
Chapter 3 A Supportive Approach to Prenatal Care (pages 29–47): Carrie E. Neerland
Chapter 4 Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Labor and Birth (pages 49–76): Lisa Kane Low and Rebeca Barroso
Chapter 5 Promoting Comfort: A Conceptual Approach (pages 77–89): Kerri D. Schuiling
Chapter 6 Continuous Labor Support (pages 91–103): Carrie E. Neerland
Chapter 7 Techniques to Promote Relaxation in Labor (pages 105–117): Kathryn Leggitt
Chapter 8 Touch Therapies in Pregnancy and Childbirth (pages 119–155): Deborah Ringdahl
Chapter 9 Water Immersion for Labor and Birth (pages 157–172): Michelle R. Collins and Dawn M. Dahlgren?Roemmich
Chapter 10 Aromatherapy in Pregnancy and Childbirth (pages 173–195): Linda L. Halcon
Chapter 11 Acupressure and Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth (pages 197–226): Katie Moriarty and Kennedy Sharp
Chapter 12 Rethinking Care on the Hospital Labor Unit (pages 229–249): Emily Higdon, Rachel Woodard, Kristin Rood and Heidi Jean Bernard
Chapter 13 Out?of?Hospital Birth (pages 251–274): Marsha E. Jackson and Alice Bailes
Chapter 14 Educating Health Professionals for Collaborative Practice in Support of Normal Birth (pages 275–299): Melissa D. Avery, John C. Jennings and Michelle L. O'Brien
Chapter 15 Women's Health and Maternity Care Policies: Current Status and Recommendations for Change (pages 301–329): Heather M. Bradford