The context of care for pregnant women -- Antenatal care -- Medical problems during pregnancy -- Disorders affecting the unborn baby -- Pregnancy complications -- Induction of labour -- Care during childbirth -- Care after childbirth -- Rogues' gallery.
A Cochrane pocketbook: pregnancy and childbirth
"Pregnancy and Childbirth presents the best evidence for the care of pregnant women to doctors, midwives, students and parents. The logical sequence of chapters and the index give quick access to the abstracts of over four hundred Cochrane systematic reviews. The book serves bot…
Pregnancy and Childbirth presents the best evidence for the care of pregnant women to doctors, midwives, students and parents. The logical sequence of chapters and the index give quick access to the abstracts of over four hundred Cochrane systematic reviews. The book serves both…
The midwife's labour and birth handbook
by ProQuest (Firm), Chapman, Vicky, Charles, Cathy
Praise for previous editions: "An excellent resource for both student midwives and qualified staff alike." (Alison James, Midwifery Lecturer, Plymouth University) "A lovely book with a lot of practical advice and easy to navigate. (Jayne Samples, Midwifery Lecturer, University o…
Praise for previous editions: "An excellent resource for both student midwives and qualified staff alike." (Alison James, Midwifery Lecturer, Plymouth University) ""A lovely book with a lot of practical advice and easy to navigate. (Jayne Samples, Midwifery Lecturer, University …
A fully revised and updated guide to assist midwives in providing effective care in every conceivable birth situation. It will assist student and practising midwives in providing safe, research-based intrapartum care.
"This fully revised and updated third edition of The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook is a practical and accessible guide to midwifery care. It addresses important questions such as: Why are women being pressured into caesarean section for breech presentation when the evidenc…
The role of the midwife is varied, rewarding and challenging. Not only do midwives practice autonomously in a variety of settings, but they often take the lead role in more complex childbirth situations. This book is the first labour and birth handbook written by experienced mid…