Maternity and Women's Health Care
- 13th Edition - March 9, 2023
- Authors: Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, Kitty Cashion, Kathryn Rhodes Alden, Ellen Olshansky, Shannon E. Perry
- Language: English
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This comprehensive maternity book is now even better! Maternity and Women's Health Care, 13th Edition provides evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. In addition to emphasizing childbearing concerns like newborn care, it also addresses wellness promotion and management of women's health problems. In describing the continuum of care, it integrates the importance of understanding family, culture, and community-based care. New guidelines are incorporated with updated content throughout, focusing on prioritization of care and interprofessional care.
- Expert authors of the market-leading maternity nursing textbook deliver the most accurate, up-to-date content.
- Signs of Potential Complications highlight vital concerns, alerting you to signs and symptoms of complications and the immediate interventions to provide.
- Cultural Considerations stress the importance of considering the beliefs and health practices of clients and their families from various cultures when providing care.
- Medication Guides provide key information about commonly used medications with specific nursing implications.
- Medication Alerts highlighted and integrated within the content alert readers to critical drug information that must be considered to provide safe client care.
- Safety Alerts highlighted and integrated within the content draw attention to developing competencies related to safe nursing practice.
- Nursing Care Plans identify priority client problems and concerns, along with appropriate interventions and rationales.
- Community Activity boxes focus on maternal and newborn activities that can be pursued in local community settings and online and illustrate nursing care in a variety of settings, including assisting clients in locating resources.
- Emergency boxes provide information about various emergency situations and offer a quick reference in critical situations.
- Teaching for Self-Management boxes highlight important information that nurses need to communicate to clients and families for follow-up care.
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- You’ve Just Purchased More Than a Textbook!
- Copyright
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
- DEITRA LEONARD LOWDERMILK
- KITTY CASHION
- KATHRYN RHODES ALDEN
- ELLEN F. OLSHANSKY
- SHANNON E. PERRY
- CONTRIBUTORS
- LIST OF REVIEWERS
- PREFACE
- Approach
- Features
- Organization
- Teaching/Learning Package
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- PART 1: Introduction to Maternity and Women’s Health Care
- 1. 21st-Century Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing
- Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants
- Efforts to Reduce Health Disparities
- Contemporary Issues and Trends
- Trends in Nursing Practice
- Key Points
- References
- 2. Community Care: The Family and Culture
- Introduction to Family, Culture, and Home Care
- The Family in Cultural and Community Context
- The Family in a Cultural Context
- Developing Cultural Sensitivity
- Care of the Woman At Home
- Key Points
- References
- 3. Nursing and Genomics
- Genetics and Genomics
- Clinical Genetics
- Genetic Counseling
- Key Points
- References
- PART 2: Women’s Health
- 4. Assessment and Health Promotion
- Female Reproductive System
- Menstruation and Menopause
- Sexual Response
- Reasons for Entering the Health Care System
- Barriers to Entering the Health Care System
- The Need for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Life Span
- Approaches to Care at Specific Stages of a Woman’s Life
- Pregnancy
- Identification of Risk Factors in Women’s Health
- Assessment of the Woman: History and Physical Examination
- Anticipatory Guidance for Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
- Key Points
- References
- 5. Violence Against Women
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Theories, Perspectives, Frameworks, and Models that Seek to Explain Intimate Partner Violence
- Care Management
- Sexual Violence
- Care Management
- Cyberviolence
- Dowry-Related and Honor-Related Violence
- Female Genital Circumcision
- Human Trafficking
- Key Points
- References
- 6. Reproductive System Concerns
- Menstrual Disorders
- Menopause
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 7. Sexually Transmitted and Other Infections
- Prevention
- Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Maternal and Fetal Effects of Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Torch Infections
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 8. Contraception and Abortion
- Contraception
- Care Management
- Methods of Contraception
- Biologic Marker Methods
- Induced Abortion
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 9. Infertility
- Overview and Incidence of Infertility
- Factors Associated with Infertility
- Care Management
- Assessment of Female Infertility
- Assessment of Male Infertility
- Genetic Screening for the Man and Woman
- Transgender Infertility Issues
- Interventions
- Key Points
- References
- 10. Problems of the Breast
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Care Management
- Malignant Conditions of the Breast
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 11. Structural Disorders and Neoplasms of the Reproductive System
- Structural Disorders of the Uterus and Vagina
- Benign Neoplasms
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- PART 3: Pregnancy
- 12. Conception and Fetal Development
- Conception
- Embryo and Fetus
- Factors Influencing Fetal Growth and Development
- Key Points
- References
- 13. Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
- Adaptations to Pregnancy
- Diagnosis of Pregnancy
- Key Points
- References
- 14. Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy
- Diagnosis of Pregnancy
- Adaptation to Pregnancy
- Care Management
- Perinatal Education
- Planning for Labor and Birth
- Key Points
- References
- 15. Maternal Nutrition
- Nutrient Needs Before Conception
- Weight Management During Pregnancy
- Nutrient Needs During Pregnancy
- Other Nutritional Considerations During Pregnancy
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- Part 4: Labor and Birth
- 16. Labor and Birth Processes
- Factors Affecting Labor
- Process of Labor
- Physiologic Adaptation to Labor
- Key Points
- References
- 17. Maximizing Comfort for the Laboring Person
- Pain During Labor and Birth
- Factors Influencing Pain Response
- Nonpharmacologic Pain Management
- Pharmacologic Pain Management
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 18. Fetal Assessment During Labor
- Basis for Monitoring
- Monitoring Techniques
- Fetal Heart Rate Patterns
- Care Management
- Client and Family Teaching
- Documentation
- Key Points
- References
- 19. Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth
- First Stage of Labor
- Care Management
- Second Stage of Labor
- Care Management
- Third Stage of Labor
- Care Management
- Fourth Stage of Labor
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- PART 5: Postpartum
- 20. Postpartum Anatomic and Physiologic Changes
- Reproductive System and Associated Structures
- Vital Signs
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Endocrine System
- Urinary System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Integumentary System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Neurologic System
- Immune System
- Key Points
- References
- 21. Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period
- TRANSFER FROM THE RECOVERY AREA
- PLANNING FOR DISCHARGE
- CARE MANAGEMENT: PHYSICAL NEEDS
- CARE MANAGEMENT: PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS
- DISCHARGE TEACHING
- Referral to Community Resources
- KEY POINTS
- REFERENCES
- 22. Transition to Parenthood
- BONDING AND ATTACHMENT
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- PARENT-INFANT INTERACTION
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- TRANSITION TO PARENTHOOD
- SIBLING ADAPTATION
- GRANDPARENT ADAPTATION
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- KEY POINTS
- REFERENCES
- PART 6: The Newborn
- 23. Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn
- Stages of Transition to Extrauterine Life
- Physiologic Adaptations
- Behavioral Adaptations
- Key Points
- References
- 24. Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family
- Care Management: Birth Through the First 2 Hours
- Care Management: From 2 Hours After Birth Until Discharge
- Key Points
- References
- 25. Newborn Nutrition and Feeding
- Nutritional Needs Of The Infant
- Breastfeeding
- Cultural Influences on Infant Feeding
- Anatomy And Physiology Of Lactation
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- PART 7: Complications of Pregnancy
- 26. Assessment of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Assessment Of Risk Factors
- Antepartum Testing
- Biophysical Assessment
- Biochemical Assessment
- Fetal Care Centers
- Antepartum Assessment Using Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Psychologic Considerations Related To High-Risk Pregnancy
- The Nurse’S Role In Assessment And Management Of The High-Risk Pregnancy
- Key Points
- References
- 27. Hypertensive Disorders
- Significance And Incidence
- Hypertensive Disorders In Pregnancy
- Chronic Hypertensive Disorders
- Preeclampsia
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 28. Hemorrhagic Disorders
- Early Pregnancy Bleeding
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 29. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- Metabolic Changes Associated With Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- References
- 30. Medical-Surgical Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 31. Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse
- PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
- Diagnosis
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- Nursing Interventions
- POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- ANXIETY DISORDERS
- Interventions
- CARE MANAGEMENT FOR POSTPARTUM WOMEN WITH MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS
- PERINATAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- KEY POINTS
- References
- 32. Labor and Birth at Risk
- Preterm Labor And Birth
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- CARE MANAGEMENT
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 33. Postpartum Complications
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- PART 8: Newborn Complications
- 34. Nursing Care of the High-Risk Newborn
- Preterm Infants
- Care Management
- Infant Pain Responses
- Late Preterm Infants
- Postmature Infants
- Growth-Restricted Infants
- Large for Gestational Age Infants
- Discharge Planning
- Transport of Infants
- Key Points
- References
- 35. Acquired Problems of the Newborn
- Birth Trauma
- Care Management
- Infants of Diabetic Mothers
- Care Management
- Neonatal Infections
- Care Management
- Perinatal Substance Use Disorder
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 36. Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies
- Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
- Care Management
- Congenital Anomalies
- Care Management
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Care Management
- Key Points
- References
- 37. Perinatal Loss, Bereavement, and Grief
- Loss, Bereavement, and Grief: Basic Concepts and Theories
- Types of Losses Associated With Pregnancy
- Miles Model of Parental Grief Responses
- Family Aspects of Grief
- Care Management
- When a Loss is Diagnosed: Helping the Woman and Her Family in the Aftermath
- Special Circumstances
- Key Points
- References
- Glossary
- Index
- Features
- No. of pages: 912
- Language: English
- Edition: 13
- Published: March 9, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323810197
- LooseLeaf ISBN: 9780323829762
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323810180
- eBook ISBN: 9780443352331
- eBook ISBN: 9780323811774
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Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NCKC
Kitty Cashion
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USAKA
Kathryn Rhodes Alden
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NCEO
Ellen Olshansky
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing and Founding Director, Program in Nursing Science, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CaliforniaSP
Shannon E. Perry
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA