\u003cp\u003eNew title in the popular \u003ci\u003eMidwifery Essentials\u003c/i\u003e series originally published in conjunction with \u003ci\u003eThe Practising Midwife \u003c/i\u003ejournal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful âjigsawâ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful âscenariosâ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a useful, friendly source of information\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong focus on contemporary women-centred care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned to stimulate debate and reflection upon current practice, local policies and procedures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eScenarios enable practitioners to understand the context of maternity care and explore their role in safe and effective service provision\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelpful âjigsawâ approach enables readers to explore specific topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. consent, safety and health promotion\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the professional and legal issues surrounding clinical procedures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters designed to be read as a âstandaloneâ or in succession\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasises the crucial role of effective communication\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e