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The study of sociology is now an essential part of all midwifery training, but it can often seem removed from the reality of midwifery practice. Midwives often ask: what is sociology? Why do I need sociology to be a midwife? How can sociology help improve my clinical practice?This major new textbook answers these important questions and shows how sociology can inform the practice of midwifery in the twenty-first century. It provides a comprehensive, jargon-free introduction to sociology for midwifery students with no prior knowledge of the subject, as well as practising midwives with experience of dealing with sociological issues in their daily work. Although the book assumes little or no previous knowledge of sociology it provides enough depth to meet the needs of those with some background in the field. At every stage the links between sociology and everyday practice are emphasised and explained, using a wealth of case studies and examples. The book provides:* Clearly defined learning aims and objectives* Structured activities and questions for discussion* A glossary of key sociological concepts* Annotated suggestions for further readingThe editors and contributors have considerable experience teaching sociology at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels to students from many different disciplines. This book will be an indispensable teaching aid within midwifery education, and other relevant health and social care disciplines.

Sociology for Midwives

IntroductionRuth Deery, Elaine Denny and Gayle LetherbyPart 1: Midwifery and the importance of sociology1 Sociology for MidwivesSarah Earle and Sarah Church2 Sociology of MidwiferyEdwin van Teijlingen3 Methods, Methodology and EpistemologyGayle Letherby4 Why Policy MattersAlistair HewisonPart 2: Key Issues and Concerns5 Emotion Work and MidwiferyRuth Deery and Pamela Fisher6 Long Term Conditions and DisabilityElaine Denny7 Meanings and Experiences of Risk in MidwiferyJayne Samples and Bob Heyman8 Midwives and LossDeborah Davidson9 Fertility and Reproductive TechnologiesLorraine Culley and Nicky HudsonPart 3: Debates and Controversies10 Marginality and Social ExclusionJo Murphy Lawless and Nadine Edwards11 Infant and Young Child Feeding: culture and contextFiona Dykes12 Commodification around BirthMavis Kirkham13 Mental Health and IllnessCarol Kingdon14 Sustainability and Midwifery PracticeLorna DaviesConclusionRuth Deery, Elaine Denny and Gayle Letherby