Description: By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society. Covering topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries the authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies.
Brief description:
Helen Muscat is the Midwifery Academic Team Leader and Lead Midwife for Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. She also leads the Public Health modules for Student Midwives within the university. She is also a Supervisor of Midwives (SOM) and has an interest in Student Fitness for Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.