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3031436423 pdf This book about the art, craft and science of expert midwifery care, while focusing on alternative physiological births that are those outside of guidelines, the contents can be applied to any birthing choices. Drawing upon the findings of a PhD that captured the experiences of midwives who proactively supported alternative physiological births while working in the National Health Service, their practice was conceptualised as skilled heartfelt practice. Skilled heartfelt practice denotes the interrelationship between midwives attitudes and beliefs in support of womens choices, their values of cultivating meaningful relationships, and their expert practical clinical skills. It is these qualities combined that give rise to what is called full-scope midwifery as defined by the Lancet Midwifery Series. This book illuminates why and how these midwives facilitated safe, relational care. Using a combination of emotional intelligence skills and clinical expertise while centring womens bodily autonomy, they ensured safe care was provided within a holistic framework. Moreover, this book offers insights for midwives to move beyond rule-based practice, where the benefits of expert practice are illuminated. Read more