Myles Textbook for Midwives African Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Editors: Diane M. Fraser, Margaret A. Cooper, Anna Nolte
- Language: English
The new African edition of this highly successful textbook builds on the strengths of the recently revised Myles Textbook of Midwives 14th Edition. It gives the most up-to-date pe… Read more
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The new African edition of this highly successful textbook builds on the strengths of the recently revised Myles Textbook of Midwives 14th Edition. It gives the most up-to-date perspectives and research on a complete range of the theoretical, practical and background knowledge with which the modern South African midwife has to be familiar. In addition, it offers clear guidance on how to critically appraise available research – essential for modern safe practice and career development.
Adapted by a key local authority, Myles Textbook for Midwives: African Edition now includes regional demographic data, an exploration of the history of SA in relation to midwifery, the role and function of the midwife in Africa, regional legislation, as well as a discussion of the scope, local practice and ethical considerations regarding midwifery practice. Other changes include an important and detailed discussion of HIV/AIDS, the perinatal services in the region and a discussion of culture specific issues that are relevant to the outcome of pregnancy and labour. Local research and references are also included and the adaptation of pharmacology sections to the local market.
SECTION 1 MIDWIFERY
1 The Midwife
2 The Social Context of Childbirth and Motherhood
3 Woman-Centred, Midwife-Friendly Care in the UK: Principles, Patterns and Culture of Practice
4 Ethics in Midwifery
5 Evidence-Based Practice
SECTION 2 HUMAN ANATOMY AND REPRODUCTION
6 The Female Pelvis and the Reproductive Organs
7 The Female Urinary Tract
8 Hormonal Cycles: Fertilisation and Early Development
9 The Placenta
10 The Fetus
SECTION 3 PREGNANCY
11 Preparing for Pregnancy
12 Change and Adaptation in Pregnancy
13 Antenatal Education: Principles and Practice
14 Special Exercises for Pregnancy, Labour and the Puerperium
15 Antenatal Care
16 Specialized Antenatal Investigations
17 Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy
18 Problems of Pregnancy
19 Medical Disorders Associated with Pregnancy
20 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
21 Sexually Transmissible and Reproductive Tract Infections in Pregnancy
22 Multiple Pregnancy
SECTION 4 LABOUR
23 The First Stage of Labour: Physiology and Early Care
24 Active First Stage of Labour
25 Comfort and Support in Labour
26 Transition and the Second Stage of Labour: Physiology and the Role of the Midwife
27 Physiology and Management of the Third Stage of Labour
28 Prolonged Pregnancy and Disorders of Uterine Action
29 Malpositions of the Occiput and Malpresentations
30 Assisted Births
31 Midwifery and Obstetric Emergencies
SECTION 5 THE PUERPERIUM
32 Physiology and Care in the Puerperium
33 Physical Problems and Complications in the Puerperium
34Perinatal Mental Health
35 Contraception and sexual health
36 Bereavement and Loss in Maternity Care
SECTION 6 THE NEWBORN BABY
37 The Baby at Birth
38 The Normal Baby
39 Infant Feeding
40 The Healthy Low Birthweight Baby
41 Recognizing the Ill Baby
42 Respiratory Problems
43 Trauma during Birth; Haemorrhage and Convulsions
44 Congenital Abnormalities
45 Jaundice and Infection
46 Metabolic Problems, Endocrine Disorders and Drug Withdrawal
SECTION 7 THE CONTEXT OF MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
47 Pharmacology and Childbirth
48 Complementary Therapies in Midwifery
49 Community, Public Health and Social Services
50 Risk Management in Midwifery
51 International Midwifery
52 Maternal and Perinatal Health, Mortality and Statistics
Appendix: The History and Regulation of Midwifery in South Africa and Kenya
Glossary of Selected Terms
Index
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published:
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
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Diane M. Fraser
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Margaret A. Cooper
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