Varney's Midwifery Author:Helen Varney This classic in the field is the authoritative work on the growing profession of midwifery. The third edition represents more of a rewrite than revision, with over 50% new material. All aspects of the text have been updated to reflect the most current research, information and resources available. A few of the most noticeable changes to the ... more »new edition are the integration of all birth settings into the text, the use of the more encompassing word midwife, and the new chapters by contributing authors that reflect the expanded scope of midwifery practice since the last edition. This book is an essential textbook and reference for all those involved in the care of women and the childbearing family.« less