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With their unique combination of skill, patience, and accessibility, midwives are essential to the worldwide struggle for maternal and child health. Clearly written and illustrated, A Book for Midwives was developed with the participation of community-based midwives, midwifery trainers, and medical specialists around the world and helps equip midwives and trainers with the information they need to reduce dangers in childbirth.Useful in a wide variety of settings, from the rural village or urban clinic, this illustrated guide serves as a training manual for students or as a reference for experienced midwives. Topics in this lifesaving resource include healthy pregnancy; preventing and managing obstetric emergencies; facilitating safe labor and birth; breastfeeding; the health needs of new babies; STIs, HIV, and cancer; family planning; helping women when a pregnancy ends early and abortion; designing low-cost equipment; involving community in women’s health; and more.

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