Shock of the new
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Support for the belief that midwives should take back some of the control of pregnancy and childbirth now held by obstetricians will require commitment, motivation and enthusiasm. Allowing midwives to assume responsibility for augmenting labour is beneficial to both the profession and the mother, by increasing staff morale and by freeing obstetricians to deal with high-risk pregnancies. However, before midwives can be encouraged to extend their expertise, the attitudes of those working in maternity services and society at large must be changed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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Teaching the gentle way to labour
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Practising shiatsu and yoga during pregnancy has many beneficial effects including improved posture and the easing of various aches and pains. One of the most important aspects of yoga is breathing correctly and much time is spent on breathing exercises aimed at relaxation and working with contractions. Shiatsu is a form of massage therapy that can also help relaxation during pregnancy and childbirth. Although practising yoga or shiatsu is is no guarantee of a perfect labour, both techniques are valuable self-help tools.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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Extend with care
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The 1992 Commons Select Committee report on maternity services has paved the way for midwives to extend their traditional role, but this must not be at the expense of maintaining and developing such skills. Midwives must be supported in learning new skills to ensure that women are not placed at risk. Modern midwives must be able to maintain their traditional skills and preserve their roles as a provider of care, whilst acquiring new skills.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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