Myles Textbook for Midwives African Edition by Jayne Marshall

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Myles Textbook for Midwives African Edition by Jayne Marshall provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding contemporary midwifery practice and the provision of safe, evidence-based care within African healthcare contexts. Midwifery encompasses the promotion of health, prevention of complications, assessment of maternal and fetal wellbeing, and provision of care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period (Marshall et al., 2016). The midwife is responsible for recognising deviations from physiological processes, initiating appropriate interventions and facilitating timely referral when complications require additional expertise.

Myles Textbook for Midwives African Edition by Jayne Marshall responsibilities are particularly significant within African health systems, where variations in healthcare infrastructure, socioeconomic circumstances, geographical accessibility and availability of skilled healthcare professionals may influence maternal and neonatal outcomes. Contemporary midwifery therefore requires integration of clinical knowledge, technical competence, critical thinking, effective communication and culturally responsive practice. Respectful maternity care is also fundamental, requiring the preservation of women’s dignity, privacy, confidentiality and autonomy while promoting informed decision-making and continuous support during childbirth (World Health Organization [WHO], 2018). Furthermore, midwifery models of care emphasise continuity, person-centred practice and collaboration across the multidisciplinary team (WHO, 2024). Through the integration of scientific evidence, professional accountability and woman-centred care, midwives contribute substantially to improving the quality, safety and accessibility of maternal and newborn health services.

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