Theory for Midwifery Practice

ROS BRYAR Professor of Community and Primary Care Nursing and Head of Public Health and Primary Care Unit at City University, London, England.MARLENE SINCLAIR Professor of Midwifery Research in the Nursing Research Institute at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland.

• PART IIntroduction; R.Bryar & M.SinclairConceptualising Midwifery; R.Bryar & M.SinclairMidwifery Theory Development; R.Bryar & M.SinclairUnderstanding Motivational Theory and the Psychology of Breastfeeding; J.Stockdale, M.Sinclair, G.Kernohan & J.KellerPART IIMotivation, Breastfeeding and Midwives: Theory in action; J.Stockdale, M.Sinclair, G.Kernohan & J.KellerThe Breastfeeding Chair; L.Jones & S.KendallExploring Emotion in Midwifery Work: A First Person Account; B.HunterNesting and Matrescence; D.WalshExploring the Presence of Comfort Within the Context of Childbirth; K.Durnell Schuiling, C.Sampselle & K.KolcabaBirth Territory: a Theory for Midwifery Practice; K.Fahy, J.Parratt, M.Foureur, C.HastieUsing Concept Development to Develop a Model of Birth Technology Competence; K.Crozier & M.SinclairContemporary Caesarean Section Theory: Risk, Uncertainty and Fear; M.Kealy & P.LaimputtongDeveloping a Theoretical Framework for Greater Understanding: the Example of Bullying in Midwifery; P.Gillen, M.Sinclair & G.KernohanThe Partnership model; R. Mander.

'a sophisticated and intelligent text that provides a fresh and engaging look at the contribution of theory to midwifery knowledge, practice and research' - Dr Sarah Church, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, University of Northampton, UK 'Pertinent, accurate and meaningful' - Kathleen A. Menasche, Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas State University San Marcos School of Nursing, USA '...an invaluable resource...done in a nurturing and supportive manner.' - Nursing Standard (5 stars)