Midwifery care requires you to be a practitioner and a care giver, navigating medication dosing, and holding space for fear, pain, and the joy of birth all in one. Having the right book will ensure you develop and sharpen those essential skills. Here we have gathered our recommended reedling list that cover foundational knowledge, anatomy, and evidence-based practice. Whether you are just starting out of refreshing your knowledge these are some essentials:
Foundational Midwifery
Mayes’ Midwifery, 16th Edition
covering the main aspects of midwifery in detail, including the various stages of pregnancy, possible complexities around childbirth, and psychological and social considerations related to women’s health.
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student Nursing
Myles Textbook for Midwives, 17th Edition
Written by midwives for midwives, offering comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice.
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student Nursing
Skills for Midwifery Practice, 5th Edition
Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn what to do in a range of situations, how to perform a skill, and why they need to do it in a certain way.
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student Nursing
Anatomy & Physiology
Physiology in Childbearing, 5th Edition
An ideal textbook for students of midwifery wanting to master the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate and breastfeeding.
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives and Perinatal Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition
This highly popular textbook presents reproductive anatomy and physiology in a manner which is ideal for those who are new to the subject or who desire a quick, well-illustrated review.
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student Nursing
Clinical Reference & Evidence-Based Practice
The Midwife’s Pocket Formulary, 4th Edition
The essential guide to all the drugs midwives encounter in their sphere of practice. Written in an easy to understand style
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals, 5th Edition
this text teaches how to find, critically read, and interpret a range of research studies, helping you discover optimal approaches toward helping people reach decisions that are informed by the best available evidence.
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student Nursing
Your Next Chapter
Good midwifery care does not come from a single skills, it comes from layering knowledge of physiology and clinical skills. Each of the books on our reading list cover the key areas of practice to product a well-founded foundation of practice.
Know of a midwifery textbook that didn’t make our list? We’d love to know, share it with us in the comments!
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