Childbirth Education: Practice, Research and Theory

by Francine H. Nichols, Sharron Smith Humenick, Francine H. Nichols PhD RNC FAAN, et al.

Book Overview

This popular resource, edited by two well-known educators and practitioners, provides comprehensive; research based coverage of the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for childbirth education. Both Francine Nichols and Sharron Humenick have served as Editors of the Journal of Perinatal EducationExamines a full range of topics that encompass pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and early parenting, including supportive strategies for childbirth,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721680097
• ISBN13: 9780721680095
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 768 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Childbirth education material

The book arrived when it was supposed to and in the condition that had been described.

Should be required for anyone in a perinatal program

This is a book that covers just a little bit of everything in perinatal education. It has non-biased information, solid references, and an easy-to-read format.This book cannot be read in one sitting because it is a typical (rather dry) academic textbook. But it is a book that you will refer to again and again.

Very mainstream but worthwhile

While I am not a "mainstream " childbirth educator, there are many aspects of this book that I have found myself referring back to during my teaching career. It was very helpful in learning about the adult learner and thier particular physical, emotional , sociocultural and cognitive needs. The chapter on the "the basis of relaxation" was very interesting as it helped me understand the history of using relaxation in childbirth and the different philosphies behind each technique. Biofeedback, therapeutic touch and acupressure were presented in an extremely informative manner. The basics of the childbirth education business arepresented( something that can be overlooked in most teachers passion for their "Cause"). A very mainstreamm textbook that can be of great value to both hospital and independent educators alike.