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Failure to progress in labor (dystocia) is the main reason for caesarean deliveries. The second edition of this successful text focuses on simple non-invasive interventions to prevent, manage and treat dystocia. It describes positions, movements and techniques based on principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology of childbirth. The rationale for all techniques is included based on the author's clinical experience and wherever possible on the underlying evidence base. The Labor Progress Handbook is organised by stage of labor for easy reference, enabling the care giver to quickly identify appropriate interventions and treat dystocia effectively, at an early stage before it becomes severe. The new edition has been revised and updated throughout and includes new chapters on assessing progress in labor and on managing labor pain, with new sections on normal labor and additional positions and manoeuvres.

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This is a concise and valuable handbook... The Labor Progress Handbook belongs in every lab coat pocket, in every birth room, and at all of our finger-tips as we help women to labor as normally as possible. (Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health) Any book supporting the normal progress of labour is welcome; this one provides many interesting and practical tips, particularly in relation to psycho-social support measures. Helen Cheyne, University of Stirling

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Penny Simkin serves on the Faculty and Board of Consultants of Seattle Midwifery School and is on the Editorial Board of Birth: Issues in Midwifery Care. She trains childbirth educators and doula trainers and is founder of Doulas of North America. Ruth Ancheta has over 15 years experience in perinatal education and is an experienced doula and doula trainer.

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