Labor and Delivery from a Public Health Perspective
This book offers a comprehensive public health perspective on labor and delivery, examining maternal morbidity and mortality, healthcare equity, and the social determinants that influence childbirth outcomes. It explores labor and delivery care across diverse settings, including midwifery care, intr...
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| Online-ссылка: | 3049-706X |
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| description | This book offers a comprehensive public health perspective on labor and delivery, examining maternal morbidity and mortality, healthcare equity, and the social determinants that influence childbirth outcomes. It explores labor and delivery care across diverse settings, including midwifery care, intrapartum companionship, and enhanced recovery protocols for cesarean section. A critical focus is placed on interventions to reduce the cesarean rate, particularly operative vaginal delivery, with an in-depth evaluation of forceps and vacuum extraction, as well as an analysis of cesarean delivery in terms of cost, outcomes, and public health implications. The book also addresses respectful maternity care, the impact of cultural beliefs and traditional birth practices, and the challenges of disrespect and abuse in childbirth. By integrating global insights, evidence-based approaches, and behavioral change strategies, this volume is a vital resource for clinicians, public health professionals, and policymakers dedicated to improving maternal health and childbirth experiences worldwide. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1717752026-02-12T16:58:09Z Labor and Delivery from a Public Health Perspective Juusela, Alexander Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MK Medical specialties, branches of medicine::MKC Gynaecology and obstetrics This book offers a comprehensive public health perspective on labor and delivery, examining maternal morbidity and mortality, healthcare equity, and the social determinants that influence childbirth outcomes. It explores labor and delivery care across diverse settings, including midwifery care, intrapartum companionship, and enhanced recovery protocols for cesarean section. A critical focus is placed on interventions to reduce the cesarean rate, particularly operative vaginal delivery, with an in-depth evaluation of forceps and vacuum extraction, as well as an analysis of cesarean delivery in terms of cost, outcomes, and public health implications. The book also addresses respectful maternity care, the impact of cultural beliefs and traditional birth practices, and the challenges of disrespect and abuse in childbirth. By integrating global insights, evidence-based approaches, and behavioral change strategies, this volume is a vital resource for clinicians, public health professionals, and policymakers dedicated to improving maternal health and childbirth experiences worldwide. 2026-02-12T16:58:01Z 2026-02-12T16:58:01Z 2025 book 3049-706X 9781836340409 9781836340416 9781836340423 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/171775 eng Obstetrics and Gynecology image/jpeg n/a https://www.intechopen.com/books/1004163 https://intech-files.s3.amazonaws.com/a04Tc000003OliPIAS/0016067_Authors_Book%20%282025-08-10%2015%3A57%3A19%29.pdf IntechOpen IntechOpen 10.5772/intechopen.1004503 10.5772/intechopen.1004503 78a36484-2c0c-47cb-ad67-2b9f5cd4a8f6 9781836340409 9781836340416 9781836340423 IntechOpen 8 192 open access |
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| title | Labor and Delivery from a Public Health Perspective |
| title_full | Labor and Delivery from a Public Health Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Labor and Delivery from a Public Health Perspective |
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| title_short | Labor and Delivery from a Public Health Perspective |
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| topic | Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MK Medical specialties, branches of medicine::MKC Gynaecology and obstetrics |
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