Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Co-edited for the second time, by internationally renowned midwife educationalists, Professor Jayne E Marshall and Maureen D Raynor from the United Kingdom with a team of contributors from across the midwifery community it retains its clear, accessible writing style. Most chapters provide useful case studies, websites of key organisations and charities for individuals to access further information. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development.
Key Features
- The book covers key frameworks that govern midwifery practice, exploring ethical and legal frameworks that are essential to every accountable, autonomous, professional midwife.
- Includes employer-led models of supervision, vital elements of leadership and clinical governance that supports the provision of high quality maternity services and standards of midwifery practice.
- The concept of resilience is introduced for the reader to contemplate their personal contribution in creating an environment that is conducive to protecting the wellbeing of themselves and colleagues within the workplace.
- The text covers the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, highlighting the importance of midwives as global citizens with common goals, and together they form a strong global community prepared to challenge social inequalities and take action to help end extreme poverty.
- Covers designing and implementing high quality midwifery care using evidence, policy and models of care. Highlights why a holistic and evidence-informed approach is necessary to achieve effective care for all. Working examples will help the reader to think critically about their own practice.
- For this edition several new chapters are introduced covering concealed pregnancy, fear of childbirth (tocophobia), care of the acutely unwell woman and end of life issues including rights of the fetus/neonate and ethical considerations.
A good midwifery general text book. Essential reading for student midwives.
This text has been recommended as essential reading.
Excellent detail. Well presented. Clear to follow.
excellent easy to read good graphics
Essential textbook for all midwives
This book is a core foundation book for all student midwives. The layout is neat and there are clear aims and objectives for what learning will be achieved at the beginning of each chapter. The content is current and it is especially good to see a chapter on concealed pregnancy. A must for all student midwives.
Great updated version of this highly recommended book
Core textbook for midwifery. Continues to provide up to date reading and guidance for students and midwives.
Core textbook for midwifery. Continues to provide up to date reading and guidance for students and midwives.
An essential book for midwifery students
Great all round book that covers the most important and prominent issues in midwifery care. Would recommend as a core text.
essential reading
Always a staple on my reading lists, great images and easy to understand.
An excellent overarching text on midwifery issues and practice.
An excellent overarching text on midwifery issues and practice.
This is one of the textbooks that we suggest all our students purchase
An excellent core reference textbook for any undergraduate midwifery student. The new chapters address contemporary opportunities and challenges for midwifery practice. This textbook's global outlook and perspective is progressive and reminds readers that midwives all around the world share a common philosophy of empowerment and partnership with woman underpinned by evidence-based knowledge and skills.
Essential reading
Well know, excellent core text book.
Students explicitly recommended to purchase Myles or Mayes midwifery books. Both are equally very good resources for the BSc programme!