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.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
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
Human Milk Feeding milk Banking
Milk Sharing
Formula Feeding
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
Late Pregnancy Bleeding
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
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Care Management
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Care Management
Thyroid Disorders
Care Management
Maternal Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency
Key Points
References
30. Medical-Surgical Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Care Management
Other Medical Disorders In Pregnancy
Surgery During Pregnancy
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
Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock
Care Management
Coagulopathies
Venous Thromboembolic Disorders
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

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Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk

Kitty Cashion

Kathryn Rhodes Alden

Ellen Olshansky

Shannon E. Perry