ISBN: 185642040X

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Part of the Current Issues in Midwifery series This book brings together those aspects of psychological theory that enable students to develop their professional practice with an holistic approach. Chapters include: Social influences; Prejudice and stereotyping; Perceptions of others and ourselves; Communication: what you say is not always what you mean; Pregnancy; Birth; Early infancy; Postnatal depression and Coping with loss and bereavement. The style and use of case studies from practice makes this an extremely comprehensive text.