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As we work on new books and network with our partners around the world, we find great resources on health and community empowerment. Now you can order some of these hard-to-find materials directly from Hesperian's "Health and Empowerment Bookshelf." These are books from like-minded publishers, on topics such as disability awareness, low-tech community development programs, and organizational empowerment. If you like Hesperian's books, we think you'll like these too.
Please check back regularly since the selection of books will change according to availability. (Please note that most of these titles are not available for discount, and all purchases are non-returnable.)
First published in 1989, the Life-Saving Skills Manual for Midwives has been increasing the health impact of midwives in developing countries all over the world. Since its inception, this manual has encouraged midwives to assume greater responsibility for recognizing and responding to life-threatening emergencies.
The Life-Saving Skills Manual for Midwives and its training program process builds on years of experience of midwives practicing in rural and urban areas. The LSS Manual is focused on strengthening the capacity of midwives and others with midwifery skills to save the lives of women and babies.
This 4th edition, revised in 2008, was reviewed by LSS Trainers and Safe Motherhood Consultants from 10 different countries, whose input sharpened the focus and materials included. The Manual features 10 modules in five paperback books, plus a spiral-bound "Guide for Caregivers."
The new edition includes:
The Life-Saving Skills Manual for Midwives is designed for use by experienced midwives, midwifery students, community training programs, schools, ministries of health, and professional associations.
For more information about the American College of Nurse-Midwives, please visit their website at http://www.midwife.org/