Mainstreaming Midwives

Mainstreaming Midwives
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 572
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ISBN-10 : 9781136059544
ISBN-13 : 1136059547
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Book Synopsis Mainstreaming Midwives by : Robbie Davis-Floyd

Download or read book Mainstreaming Midwives written by Robbie Davis-Floyd and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing insights into midwifery, a team of reputable contributors describe the development of nurse- and direct-entry midwifery in the United States, including the creation of two new direct-entry certifications, the Certified Midwife and the Certified Professional Midwife, and examine the history, purposes, complexities, and the political strife that has characterized the evolution of midwifery in America. Including detailed case studies, the book looks at the efforts of direct-entry midwives to achieve legalization and licensure in seven states: New York, Florida, Michigan, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, and Massachusetts with varying degrees of success.


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