Mayes' Midwifery

Mayes' Midwifery is a core text for students in the UK, recognised for its detailed coverage and close alignment with UK curricula and practice. This sixteenth edition has been fully updated by leading midwifery educators Sue Macdonald and Gail Johnson, with contributions from new expert authors to keep the content current.

Covering the main aspects of midwifery in depth, the book addresses the stages of pregnancy, potential complexities around childbirth, and psychological and social considerations linked to women’s health. It presents recent evidence alongside detailed anatomy and physiology, showing how this knowledge translates into practice. Case studies, reflective activities and images are supported by an ancillary website featuring over 600 multiple choice questions and a downloadable image bank.

Key details

• Sixteenth edition, fully updated by Sue Macdonald and Gail Johnson
• Detailed coverage of pregnancy, childbirth complexities, and psychological and social considerations
• Includes case studies, reflective activities and images
• Learning outcomes and key points to support structured study
• Online resources with over 600 MCQs and downloadable images
• Updated content on infection control following the COVID-19 pandemic

Synopsis

This edition provides an in-depth guide to midwifery practice, closely aligned with UK curricula. It explores pregnancy and childbirth in detail, including possible complexities, and considers psychological and social aspects of women’s health. Recent evidence is presented alongside anatomy and physiology, with a focus on how these inform practice.

Learning is supported through case studies, reflective activities, figures, tables and breakout boxes, plus further reading. An accompanying website offers over 600 multiple choice questions, additional activities and case studies, and a downloadable image bank for assignment preparation.