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Books in Maternity and womens health

Providing foundational knowledge and practical skills, this collection supports licensed practical and vocational nurses. It covers basic patient care, medication administration, and clinical procedures critical for safe practice.

  • HIV In Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • 2nd Edition
    • Jane Kennedy
    • English
    All those involved in maternity care need to be aware of the issues women face when considering HIV and pregnancy. Since the first reported cases of AIDS two decades ago there has been much research into the HIV virus, and attitudes have changed as knowledge has increased. Today, a much better understanding of HIV and related AIDS conditions has enabled the midwife to apply evidence-based guidelines to everyday practice. It is essential that midwives are aware of the most up-to-date research findings so that they can ensure they offer their clients the best possible care during pregnancy and childbirth.HIV in Pregnancy and Childbirth takes a comprehensive look at the subject in a practical manner, covering epidemiology, transmission, the disease progress and the provision of holistic pregnancy care. Fully referenced with useful appendices and website addresses, this is an essential purchase for all healthcare professionals.

  • Midwifery: Best Practice, Volume 1

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Sara Wickham
    • English
    In an age where information is increasingly abundant and sometimes overwhelming, it becomes more difficult than ever to read everything or to select the key articles and papers that contain the best ideas, information and evidence to inform midwifery practice. Midwifery: Best Practice comprises a broad selection of contributions that establish best practice and current thinking in midwifery. This compilation offers midwives a succinct review pf key issues within the profession in a user-friendly and convenient format, providing a practical reference source.Edited by a well-known and respected lecturer in midwifery and published in association with The Practising Midwife, one of the leading British midwifery journals. This text contains a wide range of articles, research and stories covering topics from pregnancy to postnatal experiences, This exciting new text - Challenges existing ways of thinkingRaises totally new ideas for considerationStimula... learning, debate and reflectionEach of the main sections begins with an introduction and ends with a page of questions that can be used for group discussions, PREP or just personal reflection on the issues raised.

  • The Newborn Child

    • 9th Edition
    • Peter G. B. Johnston + 2 more
    • English
    This is the ninth edition of a well-established, introductory text providing in-depth information on the care of the newborn, both normal and abnormal, full-term and pre-term, from minor to major abnormalities and illnesses. It provides an introduction to neonatology, concentrating on common conditions,for all health professionals concerned with care of the newborn.

  • Breastfeeding Special Care Babies

    • 2nd Edition
    • Sandra Lang
    • English
    This is a comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of breastfeeding babies with special care needs. The language is clear and direct and the references up to date. The author covers the basics of breastfeeding and lactation, positioning and attachment, milk supply, the impact of common drugs, as well as breast conditions and problems and their resolution. Particular attention is paid to feeding the vulnerable baby and to alternative methods of feeding.

  • Successful Breastfeeding

    • 3rd Edition
    • Royal College of Midwives
    • English
    The new edition of this best selling handbook has been written to help midwives and other health professionals provide more effective advice and support for the breastfeeding women in their care. It offers clear, research-based, and effective guidelines to answer such questions as:Why breastfeed?How does a baby breastfeed?How long and how often should feeds occur?What is the correct positioning and attachment of the baby?What factors are helpful or unhelpful in breastfeeding?What other antenatal and postnatal considerations are there?What if there are problems or special circumstances?The third edition of Successful Breastfeeding has been compiled by the breastfeeding working group at the Royal College of Midwives, which comprises Sally Inch, Chloe Fisher, Sally Garforth, Ellena Salariya and Michael Woolridge, with contributions by Jean Rowe and Margaret Kerr.

  • Leading Antenatal Classes

    • 2nd Edition
    • Judith Schott + 1 more
    • English
    Leading Antenatal Classes second edition takes a practical approach to antenatal education. It leads the reader step by step through a range of issues involved with leading classes, including the role of the class leader, planning and monitoring course content, teaching aids and active learning techniques.

  • Psychological Perspectives on Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • 1st Edition
    • Sarah Clement
    • English
    This is a book about the psychological journey women make when they become pregnant, give birth and adjust to life after childbirth. The focus of the book is on three main issues: The experience for women, their families and caregivers, the psychologicalneeds of women and their families at this time and the best way for caregivers to meet these psychological needs. The contributions in this book should provoke thought, discussion and debate about the psychological side of maternity care, and ultimately enhance the psychological care that is given to women and their families before, during and after childbirth.

  • The Independent Midwife

    • 1st Edition
    • Lesley Hobbs
    • English
    Following on from the success of the first edition of The Independant Midwife, this second edition has been updates to include changes that have occurred since 1993, such as professional indemnity insurance. This book will be of great interest to and assistance to those wishing to set up an independent practice or partnership, providing practical advice on the different aspects that are involved in working as an independant practitioner. Useful sample documents and contact addresses are also included.

  • Waterbirth Unplugged

    International Perspectives of Waterbirth
    • 2nd Edition
    • Beverley Lawrence Beech
    • English
    It comprises a collection of chapters covering all aspects of waterbirth as well as a look at how waterbirth practices differ around the world.Topics include:* Why a waterbirth? Marsden Wagner, Janet Balaskas and Michel Odent* The physiology of waterbirth. Gerd Eldering and Konrad Selke and Paul Johnson* Waterbirth and the family. Jayn Ingrey and Roger Lichy* Technology and childbirth. Beverley Lawrence Beech and Rosemary Jenkins* Waterbirth and the mid-wife. Caroline Flint, Cass Nightingale and Dianne Garland.* Waterbirth and the obstetician. Jole Muscat, Michael Adam, Patrick Snora, Michael J Rosenthal and Faith Haddad.* Waterbirth internationally. Athena Vassie, Piera Maghella and Anne Uller.* Waterbirth - the way forward.Judy Bothamley, Joanne Chadwick, Yehudi Gordon and Lesley Page.

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