Holistic midwifery volume 1

Holistic Midwifery Volume I: Care During Pregnancy by Anne Frye is a comprehensive textbook for midwives and homebirth practitioners that covers prenatal care from conception through the onset of labor. This revised edition weaves together midwifery philosophy, practical clinical guidance, and foundational knowledge such as basic female anatomy and physiology, prenatal skills, maintaining maternal and fetal well-being, client relationship and care planning, and trimester-by-trimester maternity care. With nearly 1,200 pages of rich, evidence-informed content, it’s designed as an authoritative resource for both students and experienced midwives practicing in holistic and homebirth settings.