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Anti-D in Midwifery
Panacea or Paradox?
- 2nd Edition - November 28, 2000
- Author: Sara Wickham
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 5 2 3 2 - 2
The book begins by exploring the historical and current research evidence in this area in detail, outlining the 'facts' and the questions which remain unanswered. The results of… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe book begins by exploring the historical and current research evidence in this area in detail, outlining the 'facts' and the questions which remain unanswered. The results of research carried out to expand midwifery knowledge in this area are also presented and discussed. A reflective approach is taken throughout, which raises critical questions of philosophy and practice relating to this and other areas of knowledge.
Introduction and background; Initial research; Subsequent research; The question of antenatal anti-D; The search for midwifery evidence; Philosophy and the question of iatrogenesis; Clinical and immunological factors; Placental physiology and the third stage; Positive intercessions; Supporting women making decisions; Midwifery and medical paradigms; Moving midwifery knowledge forward; Glossary; Bibliography; Index
- No. of pages: 165
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: November 28, 2000
- Imprint: Books for Midwives
- Paperback ISBN: 9780750652322
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Sara Wickham
Affiliations and expertise
Independent Midwifery Lecturer and Consultant