Front Matter (Pages i-xiii)
Chapter 1 - Evolution of Current Systems of Intrapartum Care
Chapter 2 - Debates about Knowledge and Intrapartum Care (P.13-29)
Chapter 3 - Childbirth Education Politics, Equality and Relevance (P.31-44)
Chapter 4 - Birth Environment (Pages 45-61)
Chapter 5 - Labour Rhythms (Pages 63-80)
Chapter 6 - Evidence for Neonatal Transition & the First Hour of Life P.81-104
Chapter 7 - Midwifery Presence Philosophy, Science and Art (Pages 105-123)
Chapter 8 - Skills for Working with (the Woman in) Pain (Pages 125-140)
Chapter 9 - Complementary Therapies in Labour A Woman‐Centred Approach (Pages 141-158)
Chapter 10 - Midwifery Skills for Normalising Unusual Labours (Pages 159-190)
Chapter 11 - Psychology and Labour Experience Birth as a Peak Experience (Pages 191-211)
Chapter 12 - Sexuality in Labour and Birth An Intimate Perspective (Pages 213-234)
Chapter 13 - Spirituality and Labour Care (Pages 235-251)
Chapter 14 - How Midwives Should Organise to Provide Intrapartum Care (Pages 253-274)
Chapter 15 - Feminisms and Intrapartum Care (Pages 275-288)
Chapter 16 - Towards Salutogenic Birth in the 21st Century (Pages 289-295)
Index (Pages 297-306)