Stretched to the Limits: Supporting Women with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrom

Description: Stretched to the Limits by Rachel Fitz-Desorgher Stretched to the Limits is the first book to detail the effects and implications of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome for pregnancy, birth and postnatally. It will empower midwives, doulas and their clients to advocate for the most informed and highest quality of care on that journey to parenthood. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Our increased knowledge and appreciation of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) has been making headlines across medical research and practice. Stretched to the Limits is the first text to apply this new understanding directly to midwifery. The book details the effects of hEDS on the different bodily systems, and the implications for pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally. Midwives and doulas are likely, at some point in their careers, to come across women with this most common sub-type. hEDS affects at least 1 in 5,000 women but they frequently find themselves on a care pathway more suitable for those with other, rarer, subtypes such as classic EDS (cEDS) or vascular EDS (vEDS). Additionally, much of the advice detailed here will also help to support the 20% of the population with more generalised hypermobility. This book is, therefore, essential reading for empowering midwives and doulas to feel confident in their understanding of hEDS, so that they can best inform and support their clients and colleagues with the most appropriate care. It will also provide a valuable resource for those with hEDS to share with their care team and advocate for their needs when planning pregnancy and birth. Author Biography Rachel Fitz-Desorgher worked as a midwife, active birth teacher and parenting consultant for over 30 years. Having retired from midwifery in October 2018, she now focuses all her attention on her parenting consultancy, writing and media work. She has hEDS, has raised four children, and wrote the online guide for women and healthcare professionals for EDS UK. Rachel is also the author of Your Baby Skin to Skin. Review Stretched to the limits is the missing link in information to families and health professionals alike. It explains the effects of EDS on all the systems of the body, and as a health professional gave me insight and information that was vital to holistic care. -- Linda Ayres, MidwifeThis book is a must-read for anyone with EDS, pregnant or not! Ive learnt more from reading Stretched to the Limits than years of searching for answers from doctors and specialists. -- Josie Searle, Mother with EDSThis book is like no other textbook I have read before, it is both informative and reassuring. Offering clear explanations and recommendations for care. It is an essential read for health professionals and Doulas providing support to women with hEDS. -- Karen Mitchell, Infant Feeding Specialist, Birth & Postnatal Doula Promotional A guide for midwives and doulas when supporting women with hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) through pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally. Details ISBN1839972491 Author Rachel Fitz-Desorgher Pages 288 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN-13 9781839972492 Format Paperback Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 10 black and white illustrations NZ Release Date 2023-12-21 ISBN-10 1839972491 Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-01-18 Subtitle Supporting Women with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) Through Pregnancy, Labour, and Postnatally Audience Tertiary & Higher Education UK Release Date 2024-01-18 AU Release Date 2024-01-17 DEWEY 618.200877 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158141477;

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