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The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia 3rd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Penny Simkin (Author), Ruth Ancheta (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The third edition of The Labor Progress Handbook builds on the success of first two editions and remains an unparalleled resource on simple, non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult labor.  Retaining the hallmark features of previous editions, the book is replete with illustrations showing position, movements, and techniques and is logically organized to facilitate ease of use.

This edition includes two new chapters on third and fourth stage labor management and low-technology interventions, a complete analysis of directed versus spontaneous pushing, and additional information on massage techniques. The authors have updated references throughout, expertly weaving the highest level of evidence with years of experience in clinical practice.

The Labor Progress Handbook continues to be a must-have resource for those involved in all aspects of birth by providing practical instruction on low-cost, low-risk interventions to manage and treat dystocia.

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    978-1444337716
  2. Edition
    3rd
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  4. Publisher
    Wiley-Blackwell
  5. Publication date
    9 June 2011
  6. Language
    English
  7. File size
    7832 KB
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"Each edition of The Labor Progress Handbook improves on the previous one, and this third edition is an even more indispensable resource for maternity care practitioners, especially within the context of today's overuse of birth technology, cesarean sections, and nonevidence-based management practices. Congratulations, Penny Simkin and Ruth Ancheta! You've given caregivers a powerful gift to pass on to childbearing women ... again!." (Birth, 1 March 2012)

About the Author

Penny Simkin is a physical therapist who has specialized in childbirth education since 1968. She serves on the editorial board for Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care and the consultant boards for the International Childbirth Education Association and the Seattle Midwifery School. Ruth Ancheta is a certified DONA doula and approved trainer and has been a certified childbirth educator through ICEA for more than twenty years. She has authored numerous childbirth education materials including the Childbirth Skills Teaching Kit and the VBAC Source Book and Teaching Kit .

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005C7CW70
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd edition (9 June 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7832 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 3 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 548 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 86

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    Ruth Ancheta is a certified DONA doula and approved trainer and has been a certified childbirth educator through ICEA for more than twenty years. She has authored numerous childbirth education materials including the Childbirth Skills Teaching Kit and the VBAC Source Book and Teaching Kit.

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    Penny Simkin, PT, is a physical therapist who has specialized in childbirth education and labor support since 1968. She estimates she has prepared over 13,000 women, couples, and siblings for childbirth. She has assisted hundreds of women and couples through childbirth as a doula. She is author or co-author of books for both parents and professionals, including “The Labor Progress Handbook;” “Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide;” “When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women;” “The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions,” She has developed teaching materials for birth classes and produced several videos for educators, doulas, and families , the latest of which is for siblings-to-be, “There’s a Baby.” She is co-founder of DONA International (formerly Doulas of North America) and PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth). Currently, she serves on the editorial board of the journal, Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, and serves on the senior faculty of the Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University, which was named in her honor. Today, her practice consists of childbirth education, birth counseling, combined with a busy schedule of conferences and workshops. Find out more about Penny at her website: www.pennysimkin.com.

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Meena
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete labor guide
Reviewed in India on 24 February 2019
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Recommended for all birth professionals
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SEER
5.0 out of 5 stars This is such a great handbook for doulas and midwives
Reviewed in Canada on 7 February 2017
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This is such a great handbook for doulas and midwives! Perfect for having on hand when attending births. Could be very insightful for new parents as well :)
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J S
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful blend of nature and science
Reviewed in the United States on 14 October 2015
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This is must-have in my doula bag! It is a wealth of information. It very clearly offers techniques to help assist in labor progression and also thoroughly explains the how, why, and when these techniques are useful. As a doula, it also clarifies for me why care providers might make certain decisions during a labor. I am very interested in science and enjoy reading medical journals and such. This is not nearly as dry as such articles and has many illustrations throughout, but it is more scientifically based than a lot of similar books. They provide a ton of evidence-based information. Although it is a bit pricey, I found it to be totally worth it.
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rosebud
5.0 out of 5 stars Très complet!
Reviewed in France on 25 May 2014
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Voici un livre très complet, sérieux mais aussi pratique sur les différentes phases de l'accouchement.

L'ouvrage est découpé en plusieurs chapitres, chacun d'entre eux permettant d'aborder une phase du travail (phase de latence, phase active, seconde phase du travail, expulsion, délivrance).

Le contenu est sérieux (études et références à l'appui pour tous les chapitres), complet, et pratique (ce qui est normal/anormal, les causes des éventuelles anomalies, les moyens médicamenteux et non médicamenteux d'y remédier...).

J'ai aussi apprécié les algorithmes de prise en charge en cas de "souci", de même que la prise en compte de la femme dans sa globalité pendant le travail (point de vue médical mais aussi psychologique).

Les chapitres entiers sur les positions durant le travail et l'accouchement (comment les faire prendre, à quoi cela sert, quand les utiliser ou ne pas les utiliser) et les moyens de soulager la douleur (TENS, chaud/froid, pressions, massages....) sont aussi fort bienvenus.

Bref, je trouve que ce livre est un des"must have" pour accompagner l'accouchement dans le respect de la physiologie tout en ayant des clés pour distinguer la pathologie.

Attention par contre: c'est un livre de poche.... Le seul bémol est donc à mon sens le prix de l'ouvrage....
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María VH
5.0 out of 5 stars a basic one for midwifes and doulas
Reviewed in Spain on 21 June 2013
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every obstetric book shows all the complications and intervention to treat them when happen in a labour, but no one explains the normal labor progress and how to facilitate it.

This book explores how emotional well-being affect labour and how midwifes and doulas can support women to prevent dystocia
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