The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia

The third edition of <i>The Labor Progress Handbook</i> builds on the success of first two editions and remains an unparalleled resource on simple, non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult labor. Features new to this edition include two new chapters on third and fourth stage labor management and low-technology interventions, a complete analysis of directed versus spontaneous pushing, and additional information on massage techniques.