The midwife: medical professional, friend in a woman's hour of greatest need, potent social and cultural symbol. Though the role of midwife has existed since ti

A concise, pocket-sized, rapid reference handbook on all key areas of midwifery, aimed at students and newly qualified staff. Covers a broad range of midwifery

The role of the community midwife differs dramatically from that of a hospital based practitioner but many midwifes entering this area of practice may not feel