Teaching and Learning Birth

Author: Powell Kennedy, Holly

Source: The Journal of Perinatal Education, Volume 20, Number 2, 2011 , pp. 76-77(2)

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Buy & download fulltext article:

Price: $25.00 plus tax (Refund Policy)

Abstract:

ABSTRACT

This guest editorial explores the idea that our worldview, regardless of education, influences our childbirth practices, sometimes interfering with achieving the goals of our discipline. Over time, we have lost our ability to support women through the process of childbirth so that they emerge as strong, healthy women. The high road ahead is to teach everyone, including ourselves, that we need to provide optimal, evidence-based care. Pursuing this path will take courage and commitment.

Keywords: childbirth; evidence-based maternity care; beliefs about birth; childbirth education

Document Type: Guest editorial

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.20.2.76

Publication date: 2011-01-01

More about this publication?

The Journal of Perinatal Education is the official journal of Lamaze International, whose mission is to promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth through education and advocacy. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles and evidence-based, practical resources that childbirth educators and other health care professionals can use to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their care or teaching to prepare expectant parents for birth.
Information for Authors
Submit a Paper
Subscribe to this Title
Membership Information
Information for Advertisers
Lamaze Education Center
Lamaze Certification
Lamaze Members Free Access to Journal Contents Online
ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites