Table of Contents

Theoretical approaches to psychology and their application to midwifery practice

The mother-midwife relationship

Emotions during pregnancy, labour and puerperium

Perinatal mental illness

The psychology of communication in midwifery practice

The birth environment

The psychology of stress, anxiety and coping.

Psychosocial support

Attachment and bonding: the midwife's role in supporting parent-baby relationships.

Psychological Care Matters

About the Author

Maureen D Raynor is a practicing midwife, supervisor of midwives and lectures on midwifery at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Carole England is a practicing midwife and neonatal nurse, she also lectures at the University of Nottingham, UK.