Maternity Nursing - Revised Reprint

8th Edition - November 29, 2013
Authors: Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, Shannon E. Perry, Kitty Cashion
Language: English
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Designed to meet the needs of today’s students, Lowdermilk’s Maternity Nursing, 8th Edition — Revised Reprint addresses the fundamentals of maternity nursing with a concise, focused presentation of the care of women during the childbearing years. Integrating considerations for family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care, it also addresses community-based care to emphasize that nursing care takes place in many settings. Maternity Nursing focuses on childbearing issues and concerns, including care of the newborn, as well as wellness promotion and management of common women’s health problems.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
About the Authors
Contributors
Reviewers
Preface
Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Chapter 1: 21st Century Maternity Nursing: Culturally Competent, Family and Community Focused
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Unit One: Reproductive Years
Chapter 2: Assessment and Health Promotion
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Chapter 3: Common Concerns
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Menstrual Problems
Management
Infections
Problems of the Breast
Chapter 4: Contraception, Abortion, and Infertility
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Unit Two: Pregnancy
Chapter 5: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development
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Genetics
Conception
The Embryo and Fetus
Chapter 6: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
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Gravidity and Parity
Pregnancy Tests
Adaptations to Pregnancy
Chapter 7: Nursing Care of the Family during Pregnancy
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Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Adaptation to Pregnancy
Childbirth and Perinatal Education
Chapter 8: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition
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Unit Three: Childbirth
Chapter 9: Labor and Birth Processes
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Chapter 10: Management of Discomfort
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Chapter 11: Fetal Assessment during Labor
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Basis for Monitoring
Monitoring Techniques
Fetal Heart Rate Patterns
Chapter 12: Nursing Care of the Family during Labor and Birth
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First Stage of Labor
Second Stage of Labor
Third Stage of Labor
Fourth Stage of Labor
Unit Four: Postpartum Period
Chapter 13: Maternal Physiologic Changes
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Reproductive System and Associated Structures
Endocrine System
Abdomen
Urinary System
Gastrointestinal System
Breasts
Cardiovascular System
Neurologic System
Musculoskeletal System
Integumentary System
Immune System
Chapter 14: Nursing Care of the Family during the Fourth Trimester
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Chapter 15: Transition to Parenthood
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Parental Attachment, Bonding, and Acquaintance
Parent-Infant Contact
Communication Between Parent and Infant
Parental Role after Childbirth
Diversity in Transitions to Parenthood
Parental Sensory Impairment
Sibling Adaptation
Grandparent Adaptation
Care Management
Unit Five: The Newborn
Chapter 16: Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn
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Transition to Extrauterine Life
Physiologic Adaptations
Physical Assessment
Behavioral Characteristics
Chapter 17: Assessment and Care of the Newborn and Family
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Chapter 18: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding
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Recommended Infant Nutrition
Breastfeeding Rates
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Choosing an Infant Feeding Method
Nutrient Needs
Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation
Formula Feeding
Unit Six: Complications of Childbearing
Chapter 19: Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy
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Assessment of Risk Factors
Biophysical Assessment
Biochemical Assessment
Antepartal Assessment using Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Nursing Role in Assessment of the High Risk Pregnancy
Chapter 20: Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions
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Metabolic Disorders
Care Management
Cardiovascular Disorders
Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Folate Deficiency
Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathy
Thalassemia
Pulmonary Disorders
Integumentary Disorders
Neurologic Disorders
Autoimmune Disorders
Substance Abuse
Care Management
Chapter 21: Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions
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Hypertension in Pregnancy
Hemorrhagic Complications
Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
Infections Acquired During Pregnancy
Surgical Emergencies During Pregnancy
Trauma During Pregnancy
Chapter 22: Labor and Birth at Risk
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Chapter 23: Postpartum Complications
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Postpartum Hemorrhage
Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock
Coagulopathies
Thromboembolic Disease
Postpartum Infections
Sequelae of Childbirth Trauma
Postpartum Psychologic Complications
Chapter 24: The Newborn at Risk
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Preterm Infant
Postmature Infant
Other Problems Related to Gestation
Acquired and Congenital Problems
Neonatal Infections
Substance Abuse
Hemolytic Disorders
Congenital Anomalies
Discharge Planning
Transport to and from a Regional Center
Grieving the Loss of a Newborn
Grief Responses
Family Aspects of Grief
Appendix: Quality and Safety Competencies
Glossary
Index
Special Features

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Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk

Shannon E. Perry

Kitty Cashion