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Pregnancy and Birth Sourcebook
Edited by Amy L. Sutton. Health and Reference Series Third Edition, 2009. 645 pages.
Basic Consumer Health Information about Pregnancy and Fetal Development, Including Facts about Fertility and Conception, Physical and Emotional Changes during Pregnancy, Prenatal Care and Diagnostic Tests, High-Risk Pregnancies and Complications, Labor, Delivery, and the Postpartum Period Along with Tips on Maintaining Health and Wellness during Pregnancy and Caring for Newborn Infants, a Glossary of Related Terms, and a Directory of Resources for Additional Help and Information

Chapter 68 on page 547 (pdf 568), “How to perform an emergency delivery,” is notable for its summary of managing labour and birth independently of obstetrics and midwifery.