@article{1433745,
      recid = {1433745},
      author = {Kemp, Joy, and Maclean, Gaynor D., and Moyo, Nester,},
      title = {Global midwifery : principles, policy and practice /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xxix, 284 pages) :},
      abstract = {"This book is the first authoritative, in-depth  publication about global midwifery and the contribution of  skilled professional midwives to the provision of high  quality maternity care, reductions in maternal and newborn  mortality and morbidity. It demonstrates actions that are  contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable  Development Goals through partnership with women and their  families, enabling them to 'survive, thrive and transform'.  The book explores how the world is becoming more connected  through globalisation, advances in technology and  innovation and yet more inequitable as women and children  are disproportionately affected by issues such as poverty,  environmental vulnerability, hunger, conflict, violence,  and discrimination. It considers how midwives contribute to  maternal and newborn health, leading to greater equity and  empowerment and, ultimately, strengthening health systems.  The 'three pillars' of midwifery are discussed: regulation,  education and professional midwives' associations. The  importance of evidence-based care is explored along with  different models of midwifery and the challenges of  developing professional leadership. This book also  considers women's human rights to sexual and reproductive  health and respectful maternity care, stressing the  importance of cultural sensitivity and contextually  appropriate approaches. Midwives and other professionals  will benefit from this reliable resource that indicates  direction and provides information about the principles and  practice of professional midwifery. This text also provides  universities, organisations, and individuals with a highly  relevant resource to better equip them for international  midwifery practice. It finally offers policy makers a  reliable source of evidence-based information for  consideration in various evolving national and  international situations"--Publisher's description},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1433745},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46765-4},
}