Table of Contents

Part 1 � The magnitude of the problem. Part 2 � Understanding the experience. Part 3 � Understanding the woman. Part 4 � Finding common ground. Part 5 � Prevention and health promotion. Part 6 � Enhancing the clinical relationship. Part 7 � Being realistic.

About the Author

SARA G. SHIELDS, M.D., M.S. Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts.

LUCY M. CANDIB, M.D. Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health University of Massachusetts.

Reviews

'Contains a wealth of information on how to talk to patients and how to better understand their feelings and experiences, while incorporating those feelings and experiences into their antepartum/intrapartum care.' Doody Book Reviews