The Midwifery Research Database

MIRIAD : a sourcebook of information about research in midwifery

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MIRIAD is a unique source of information about research in midwifery. It is an invaluable resource for practising midwives, midwifery students, other health professionals and childbearing women alike. Details about relevant research studies are given, including the research methods used, the results of the studies, and how to contact the researchers. The 1994 first edition was described as an 'excellent resource for midwives and students' in MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. This new second edition provides up-to-date information about ongoing studies as well as details of new studies. Topics covered include: supervision, team midwifery, changing childbirth, waterbirth, breastfeeding, social meaning of midwifery, home birth, perinatal death, HIV, hypnosis in labour, puerperal psychosis, and prenatal screening counselling.