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Reading Requirements - Anatomy & Physiology

Birth & Postnatal Doulas must read 3 books,
Antenatal Teachers and Breastfeeding Counsellors must read 5 books

You can choose any books from the full reading list - categories are on the left 

Books on anatomy and physiology


Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy & Birth

Author: Elizabeth Davis

CBI Review: A more spiritual approach to childbirth with some very good information about natural approaches to problems in pregnancy and childbirth. Not as thorough as the other texts on the physiological aspects of childbirth but a nice addition to your library.

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Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives

Author: Jane Coad & Melvyn Dunstall

Amazon Description: Building upon the success of the first edition, this book provides a thorough review of anatomy and physiology applicable to midwifery. This edition ties theory to practice more closely, and updates all research-based information and references for further reading. From first principles to current research, it utilizes case studies for reflection. This comprehensive and well-illustrated textbook is an essential resource for all students of midwifery.


Mayes' Midwifery

Author: Christine Henderson & Susan MacDonald

CBI Review: An excellent and very comprehensive midwifery text. Very thorough on the different physiological aspects of childbirth. Not suitable for general reading but a good reference text.

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Myles' Textbook for Midwives

Author: Diane M. Fraser & Maggie M. Cooper

Amazon Description: The new edition of this market-leading textbook builds on the strengths of the previous edition. Completely updated and revised, it provides the most up-to-date perspectives and research on a complete range of the theoretical, practical, and background concepts with which modern midwives should be familiar. In addition, it offers numerous summary boxes and flowcharts and provides clear guidance on how to critically appraise valuable research.


The New Midwifery: Science and Sensitivity in Practice

Author: Lesley Ann Page & Rona McCandlish

CBI Review: A more affordable midwifery text, this book is a good resource with a midwifery perspective. It is not as thorough on the physiological aspects of pregnancy and birth as the others are but a good choice if price is an issue.

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