The Journal of Perinatal Education

Introduction
pp. 1-4(4)
Author: Lothian, Judith A.

Methods
pp. 5-9(5)
Author: Goer, Henci

Step 1: Offers All Birthing Mothers Unrestricted Access to Birth Companions, Labor Support, Professional Midwifery Care
pp. 10-19(10)
Authors: Leslie, Mayri Sagady; Storton, Sharon

Step 2: Provides Accurate, Descriptive, Statistical Information About Birth Care Practices
pp. 20-22(3)

Step 3: Provides Culturally Competent Care
pp. 23-24(2)
Author: Salt, Karen

Step 4: Provides the Birthing Woman With Freedom of Movement to Walk, Move, Assume Positions of Her Choice
pp. 25-27(3)
Author: Storton, Sharon

Step 5: Has Clearly Defined Policies, Procedures for Collaboration, Consultation, Links to Community Resources
pp. 28-31(4)
Author: Salt, Karen

Step 6: Does Not Routinely Employ Practices, Procedures Unsupported by Scientific Evidence
pp. 32-64(33)
Authors: Goer, Henci; Sagady Leslie, Mayri; Romano, Amy

Step 7: Educates Staff in Nondrug Methods of Pain Relief and Does Not Promote Use of Analgesic, Anesthetic Drugs
pp. 65-73(9)
Authors: Leslie, Mayri Sagady; Romano, Amy; Woolley, Deborah

Step 8: Encourages All Mothers, Families to Touch, Hold, Breastfeed, Care for Their Babies
pp. 74-76(3)
Author: Storton, Sharon

Step 9: Discourages Nonreligious Circumcision of the Newborn
pp. 77-78(2)
Authors: Salt, Karen; Romano, Amy

Step 10: Strives to Achieve the WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative to Promote Successful Breastfeeding
pp. 79-80(2)

Appendix: Birth Can Safely Take Place at Home and in Birthing Centers
pp. 81-88(8)
Authors: Leslie, Mayri Sagady; Romano, Amy

Discussion
pp. 89-92(4)
Author: Lothian, Judith A.

Commentary
pp. 93-96(4)
Authors: Hodges, Susan; Stewart, Sandra Bitonti; Hotelling, Barbara; Romano, Amy