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Illustrated Dictionary of Midwifery

  • 3rd Edition - July 9, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Joanne Gray, Rachel Smith, Caroline Homer
  • Language: English

Now in its third edition, the Illustrated Dictionary of Midwifery is an indispensable resource for midwifery students preparing for exams and midwives upskilling for practice.… Read more

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Description

Now in its third edition, the Illustrated Dictionary of Midwifery is an indispensable resource for midwifery students preparing for exams and midwives upskilling for practice.

This highly trusted companion has been updated to ensure currency in practice guidelines, standards, policies, statistics and references.

Key features

  • Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives
  • Over 4,000 clearly explained terms and abbreviations
  • A strong focus on anatomy and physiology
  • Underpinned with the most recent evidence-based practice and research
  • Aligned to global midwifery standards, guidelines and terminology
  • An eBook included in all print purchases

Table of contents

1. Conversion charts

2. SI units

3. Fetal position

4. Definition of spontaneous perineal tears

5. Gestational diabetes criteria

6. Female genital mutilation classification system

7. Body mass index classifications

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 15, 2021
  • Language: English

About the authors

JG

Joanne Gray

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Midwifery, Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

RS

Rachel Smith

Affiliations and expertise
Midwifery Education Consultant, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Burnet Institute, Victoria, Australia Adjunct Fellow, Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

CH

Caroline Homer

Affiliations and expertise
Co-Program Director, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Burnet Institute, Victoria, Australia Emeritus Professor of Midwifery, Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia