The most popular midwifery textbook in the world! the new african edition of this highly successful textbook builds on the strengths of the recently revised myles textbook for midwives: 16th edition. it gives the most up-to-date perspectives and research on a complete range of the theoretical, practical and background knowledge with which the modern african midwife has to be familiar. adapted by a key local authority, myles textbook for midwives: third african edition includes the role and function of the midwife in africa, regional south african legislation and a discussion of the scope, local practice and ethical considerations of midwifery practice in africa.