New edition of a title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ˜jigsaw approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ˜scenarios throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.Fully updated to provide a useful, friendly source of informationStrong focus on contemporary women-centred careDesigned to stimulate debate and reflection upon current practice, local policies and proceduresScenarios enable practitioners to understand the context of maternity care and explore their role in safe and effective service provisionHelpful ˜jigsaw approach enables readers to explore specific topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. consent, safety and health promotionExplains the professional and legal issues surrounding clinical proceduresChapters designed to be read as a ˜standalone or in successionEmphasises the crucial role of effective communication Makes reference to the latest national and international guidelinesContains new scenarios to reflect recent changes in practiceImproved layout aids retention and learningFully updated throughout with the latest evidence base for clinical skills and proceduresEmbraces the principles of ˜Better Births