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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Purposes and Nature of Assessment and Clinical Assessment Responsibility and Accountability Surrounding Clinical Assessment What do we Assess? How do we Assess? Conducting Defensible and Fair Assessments Assessment as a Process to Support Learning Monitoring Progress, Managing Feedback and making Assessment Decisions Clinical Learning Environment as a Setting for Learning and Professional Development Learning through Clinical Practice-Unearthing Meaning from Experience

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book of its kind to be written specifically for autistic parents, whilst also providing essential reading for health and social care practitioners, enabling them to provide reasonably adjusted care with the best outcomes for autistic people and their babies. Written by an autistic mother who experienced a mental health crisis following a poorly supported pregnancy and childbirth, she gives voice to the experiences of many autistic parents in order to address the issues they collectively and uniquely face. The outcome is a practical, insightful and solution-focused guide to empower autistic parents from pre-conception right through to the first few months with baby, and to inform health and social care staff whose job it is to offer support and to meet their needs at these critical times. This sensitively illustrated book provides the information, resources and confidence autistic parents need to advocate for themselves, as well as developing positive relationships with the professionals involved in their care.Table of Contents1. Your rights in pregnancy and childbirth 2. Autistic identity 3. Ready for a baby? 4. Getting pregnant 5. Conception, fertilisation and the beginning of life 6. Diet 7. Medication 8. Exercise 9. Sleep 10. Preparing for appointments 11. Feeling baby move 12. Finding out the sex of your baby 13. Where do you want to give birth? 14. What to pack for hospital 15. What is it like to give birth? 16. Writing a birth plan 17. Care after birth 18. Miscarriage, stillbirth and grief 19. Mind, emotions and wellbeing 20. Feeding baby 21. Being a new parent 22. Fourth trimester plan

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Book SynopsisAll aspects of safe, effective, holistic care for birthing mothers, newborns, and their families are included in this easy-access guide for new antepartum and postpartum nurses and their preceptors during the orientation period. Presented in the convenient, easy-to-use Fast Facts format, the book provides up-to-date information regarding care for both low- and high-risk antepartum and postpartum patients. It encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines and clinical recommendations for routine antepartum assessment and nursing care, care of women with pre-existing conditions prior to pregnancy or complications of pregnancy, routine postpartum assessment and care, postpartum complications, and care of special populations. Each chapter features a helpful orientation guide to acquaint the new orientee with essential information on procedures and policies, equipment, medications, and evidence-based protocols. Chapters are organized systematically to include assessment and

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Book SynopsisMidwives are essential for healthy nations! This narrative ‘herstory’ uncovers some of the mysteries and challenges during the past 100 years that surrounded a beleaguered profession and its global organisation, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). It tells the story of the power that a unified force of strong women leading the ICM and its midwifery associations did for Safe Motherhood and empowering women throughout the world. Their efforts resulted in today’s ICM being a vital standard-setting group for midwives and a respected advocate for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescents and women, for healthy mothers and newborns, and, globally, for healthy nations.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding how drugs work is made simple in this easy to use pocket-sized guide. Drugs in common use are described under each body system and will form an aid to your confident administration of drugs to fit your patients' needs.The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONSome classes of drugs Common abbreviations used in drug administration Latin abbreviations Routes of administration Units used in drug administration Recognised drug abbreviations Other common abbreviations SOME DEFINITIONS ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION Oral administration Intravenous drug administration Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination Absorption Drug distribution Drug metabolism and elimination Mechanisms of drug action – pharmacodynamics Drug receptors Some drugs affecting adrenergic transmission Drugs and the respiratory tract Bronchodilators Other drugs used in asthma Steroids (glucocorticoids, corticosteroidsCardiovascular drugsNitrates Calcium channel blockers Alpha adrenoreceptor antagonists Potassium channel activators ACE-Inhibitors Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists Drugs affecting cardiac contractility Digoxin Adrenaline Atropine Beta-adrenergic antagonists (beta-blockers) Antiarrhythmic drugs Vaughan Williams classification of antidysrhythmic drugs Examples of drugs used for specific cardiac arrhythmiasLipid-lowering drugs Statins Fibrates NICE guidance to choice of drug treatment for newly diagnosed hypertensionPrevention of CVD Chronic heart failure Antithrombotics Anticoagulants Antiplatelet drugs Thrombolytic agents Diuretics Urinary incontinence Gastrointestinal tract AntiEmetics Analgesics Paracetamol NSDAIDs Opioids Drugs to treat diabetes mellitus The different actions of various types of insulin Oral hypoglycaemic agents and their action Some antibacterial drugs The central nervous system Drugs commonly used to prevent seizures in epilepsy Parkinson’s disease Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia ANTIDEPRESSANTS HYPNOTICS ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS Predisposing factors Examples of ADRs Adverse drug events Some prescribing and administration errors Possible causes of prescribing and administration errors Preventing errors Drug and food interactions Some differentiating features of drug overdose Drugs causing coma Drugs affecting pupil size Drugs causing respiratory features Cardiovascular features Common drug overdoses Useful websites

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, from the co-host of the podcast WHAT THE MIDWIFE SAID________________No sleep for twenty hours. No food for ten.And a ward full of soon-to-be mothers...Midwives are there for us at some of the most challenging, empowering and defining moments of our lives. From heart-wrenching grief to the pure joy of a new-born baby, midwife Leah Hazard has seen it all.But life on the NHS front line, working within a system at breaking point, is more extreme than you could ever imagine.Moving and compassionate, funny and unexpected, Leah shares her experiences in this extraordinary love letter to new mothers and fellow midwives everywhere._____________________'The stories in Hard Pushed highlight the bravery of our midwives, and the women they care for.' CHRISTIE WATSON, author of The Language of Kindness'Heart-rending, inspiring and funny, Hard Pushed brings alive the world of midwifery in all its complexity and radiates love and respect for women.' PROFESSOR LESLEY PAGE CBE, former president of the Royal College of Midwives'It is Leah Hazard's capacity to love and give so personally to the many thousands of women she has worked with which imbues this book with its power.' JULIA SAMUEL, author of Grief Works'Not only powerful but well written too . . . a worthwhile addition to a genre fast becoming as crowded as a busy maternity unit.' DAILY EXPRESS'A riveting read: heartwarming and heartbreaking' SHEENA BYROM OBE, midwifery consultant and author of Catching Babies'A beautifully written, intimate portrait of the extraordinary work that midwives carry out each and every day.' CAROLINE ELTON, author of Also Human: The Inner Lives of DoctorsTrade ReviewLeah Hazard describes the challenges and dedication of those working in the NHS. The stories in Hard Pushed highlight the bravery of our midwives, and the women they care for. -- CHRISTIE WATSON, author of THE LANGUAGE OF KINDNESSA ‘love letter’ to midwives everywhere - which brings the maternity ward to life in all its gory, humorous and touching glory. * Telegraph *Heart-rending, inspiring and funny, Hard Pushed brings alive the world of midwifery in all its complexity and radiates love and respect for women, even in the most frantic and anxiety-ridden moments. -- Professor Lesley Page CBE, former president of the Royal College of MidwivesYou will laugh, cry and not quite believe what you read. I loved every word. * Sun *Part hymn to the strength of the pregnant and labouring women and part "warning shot, a battle cry" for a system in crisis... Abundant heart-warming and moving birth stories... Her tone is deeply reassuring... not only powerful but well-written too.' * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisJune Goulding worked as a midwife in a 'home' for unmarried mothers in 1951. She is the mother of seven children and lives in Cork. The Light in the Window is her first book.Trade Review"'I promised that I would one day write a book and tell the world about the home for unmarried mothers. I have at last kept my promise.'"

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Book SynopsisLetters to the Midwife is a wonderful collection of correspondence received by Jennifer Worth, offering a fascinating glimpse into a long-lost world.Along with readers' responses and personal histories, it is filled with all sorts of heart-warming gems. There are stories from other midwives, lorry drivers, even a seamstress, all with tales to tell.Containing previously unpublished material describing her time spent in Paris and some journal entries, this is also a portrait of Jennifer herself, complete with a moving introduction by her family about the woman they knew and loved.Trade ReviewFans of the four Call the Midwife books that inspired the TV series will treasure this collection of letters to and from the author, Jennifer Worth, who passed away in 2011. Her tales of life in 1950s East End London inspired others to share their experiences of nursing at the time, along with responses from people from all walks of life. Perhaps most moving are the notes from Sister Jocelyn (known as Sister Julienne in the books), offering words of wisdom. * WOMAN *Jennifer Worth, author of the bestselling Call the Midwife, sadly passed away in May 2011 following a short illness. Her books have gained a great deal of popularity in recent years with their mixture of warmth, sadness and humour based on her experiences working as a midwife in the East End of London. Letters to the Midwife features some of the treasured letters received by Worth from former work colleagues and fans of her books. The resulting book is a rich testament to a life lived fully and to a very special lady whose memories have managed to inspire and touch so many * www.thebookbag.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisThe Muslim Mother Teresa' Huffington PostWinner of the 2023 Templeton PrizeImprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution. Edna Adan Ismail endured it all for the women of Africa.A Woman of Firsts tells the inspirational story of a remarkable daughter, nurse and First Lady. The indomitable Edna Adan Ismail survived imprisonment, persecution, and civil war to become a pioneering politician, a leading light in the World Health Organisation, and a global campaigner for women's rights.The eldest child of an overworked doctor in the British Protectorate of Somaliland, Edna was the first midwife in Somaliland, she campaigned tirelessly for better healthcare for women and fought for women on a global stage as the first female Foreign Minister of her country. But mixing with presidents and princes, she still never forgot her roots and continued to deliver children and train midwives a role she has to this day.At 81 years old, she still runs what is hailed as the Horn of Africa's finest university hosTrade Review‘The remarkable story of an extraordinary woman. Her struggles, lessons and triumphs are an inspiration’ Kirsty Young, Desert Island Discs ‘The Muslim Mother Teresa’ The Huffington Post ‘An extraordinary story from an incredible woman. Edna has devoted her life to helping others throughout the world, and her moving story is an inspiration.’ Dr Amanda Brown, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Prison Doctor

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Book SynopsisWritten by a team of leading international experts, Neonatology at a Glance provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of neonatal medicine. Each topic is clearly explained over a two-page spread, aided by numerous diagrams and illustrations. It has been extensively updated to include recent advances in perinatal medicine, genetics, respiratory support, therapeutic hypothermia, antimicrobial stewardship, and family integrated care. The book covers the wide range of problems encountered in looking after newborn babies, from normal newborn infants to the complexities of neonatal intensive care. Neonatology at a Glance: Provides up-to-date coverage of the important conditions you will encounter, including neonatal resuscitation and care of preterm infantsCovers challenging topics including pain, ethical issues, patient safety, evidence-based medicine, and palliative and end of life careIncludes details of a wide range of practical procedures, including less invasive surfactant administration, cranial ultrasound, brain monitoring and neuroimaging, and neonatal transport Neonatology at a Glance is the perfect guide for all health professionals looking after newborn infants, including pediatric trainees, medical students, neonatal nurse practitioners and neonatal nurses, therapists, and midwives. For neonatologists, pediatricians, and neonatal lecturers, it is a valuable resource to assist with teaching.Trade Review“Neonatology at a Glance is an essential companion for pediatric trainees, nurses and medical students engaged in the care of newborn infants in newborn and neonatal intensive care units.” Richard Martin, Professor in Neonatology, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, USATable of ContentsPreface vii Contributors viii Acknowledgment xi Part 1 Introduction 1 Milestones in neonatology 2 2 Epidemiology 4 Part 2 Perinatal medicine 3 Perinatal medicine overview 6 4 Prepregnancy care, prenatal screening, and fetal medicine 8 5 Maternal medical conditions 10 6 Intrauterine growth restriction 12 7 Multiple births 14 8 Preterm delivery 16 9 Maternal drugs affecting the fetus and newborn infant 18 10 Congenital infection 20 11 Genetics 24 Part 3 Delivery 12 Adaption to extra‐uterine life 28 13 Neonatal resuscitation and postresuscitation care 30 14 Birth injuries 38 Part 4 The newborn infant 15 Routine care of the newborn infant 40 16 Routine examination of the newborn infant 42 17 Neurology examination 44 18 Feeding 46 19 Parental attachment 48 20 Minor abnormalities in the first few days 50 21 Overview of common problems of term infants 52 Part 5 Neonatal unit admission 22 Admission to the neonatal unit 54 23 Stabilizing the sick newborn infant 56 24 Respiratory support 60 25 Developmental care 66 26 Family integrated care 68 Part 6 The preterm infant 27 Preterm infants and their complications 70 28 Lung development and surfactant 72 29 Respiratory distress syndrome 74 30 Temperature control 76 31 Growth and nutrition 78 32 Intraventricular hemorrhage and periventricular leukomalacia 82 33 Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) 84 34 Apnea, infection, anemia, and jaundice 86 35 Retinopathy of prematurity 88 36 Necrotizing enterocolitis 90 37 Bronchopulmonary dysplasia 92 38 Discharge of preterm infants from hospital 94 39 Outcome of preterm infants 96 Part 7 Neonatal problems 40 Respiratory distress in term infants 100 41 Upper airway disorders 104 42 Jaundice 106 43 Neonatal infection 110 44 Antimicrobial stewardship 112 45 Specific bacterial infections 114 46 Viral infections 116 47 Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia 118 48 Gastrointestinal disorders 120 49 Gastrointestinal obstruction 124 50 Cardiac disorders 126 51 Hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy 132 52 Seizures and perinatal strokes 136 53 Neural tube defects and hydrocephalus 138 54 The hypotonic infant 140 55 Renal and urinary tract anomalies diagnosed prenatally 142 56 Renal and urinary tract disorders 144 57 Genital disorders 148 58 Disorders of sex development 150 59 Anemia and polycythemia 152 60 White cell disorders 154 61 Coagulation and thrombotic disorders 156 62 Dermatological disorders 160 63 Bone and joint disorders 162 64 Inborn errors of metabolism 164 65 Hearing and vision 166 Part 8 Aspects of neonatal intensive care 66 Pain 168 67 Pharmacology 170 68 Quality improvement 172 69 Patient safety 174 70 Evidence‐based practice 180 71 Ethics 182 72 Research and consent 186 73 Palliative and end‐of‐life care 188 Part 9 Follow-up 74 Follow‐up of high‐risk infants 190 Part 10 Global 75 Global neonatology 192 Part 11 Transport 76 Transport of the sick newborn infant 196 Part 12 Practical procedures 77 Intubation 198 78 Chest tubes 200 79 Common practical procedures 202 80 Umbilical catheters and intraosseous cannulation 204 81 Central venous catheters and exchange transfusions 206 82 Cranial ultrasound 208 83 Brain monitoring 212 84 Perinatal neuroimaging with MRI 216 85 Echocardiography for the neonatologist 218 Appendix: Gestational age assessment, BP, Newborn Early Warning Trigger and Track (NEWTT) chart, Jaundice, Hypoglycemia, Growth charts 222 Further reading 230 Index 234

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: The midwife in context 1. The place of the midwife in the global context: The global midwife 2. A history of the midwifery profession in the United Kingdom 3. Regulation of midwives 4. Clinical governance and the midwife 5. The midwife as a lifelong learner 6. Evidence-based practice and research for practice 7. Leadership and management in midwifery 8. An introduction to ethics and midwifery practice 9. The law and the midwife 10. Pharmacology and the midwife Part 2: Childbirth in context 11. Sociocultural and spiritual context of childbearing 12. Psychological context of childbirth 13. Sexuality 14. National Health Service policy and midwifery 15. Legal frameworks for the care of the child Part 3: Public health, health promotion in the context of childbirth 16. Epidemiology 17. Nutrition 18. Complementary therapies and natural remedies in pregnancy and birth: responsibilities of midwives 19. Health promotion and education 20. Preconception care 21. Education for parenthood 22. Physical preparation for childbirth and beyond, and the role of physiotherapy 23. Vulnerable women Part 4: The anatomy and physiology of fertility, embryology and fetal development 24. Anatomy of male and female reproduction 25. Female reproductive physiology: Timed interactions between hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and ovaries 26. Genetics 27. Fertility and its control 28. Infertility and assisted conception 29. Fertilization, embryo formation and feto-placental development 30. The fetal skull Part 5: Pregnancy 31. Maternal neurohormonal and systemic adaptations to feto-placental development 32. Confirming pregnancy and care of the pregnant woman 33. Antenatal investigations 34. Choice, childbearing and maternity care - the choice agenda and place of birth Part 6: Labour and birth 35. Physiological changes from late pregnancy until the onset of lactation: from nesting to suckling-lactation and parental-infant attachment 36. Care in the first stage of labour 37. Care in the second stage of labour 38. Supporting choices in reducing pain and fear during labour 39. Care in the third stage of labour 40. The pelvic floor Part 7: Postnatal care and the care of the newborn baby 41. Content and organization of postnatal care 42. Physiology, assessment and care of the newborn baby 43. Thermoregulation 44. Infant feeding and relationship building Part 8: Women and babies with complex needs 45. The preterm baby and the small baby 46. Respiratory and cardiac disorders 47. Neonatal jaundice 48. Infection in the neonate 49. Congenital anomalies, neonatal surgery and pain management 50. Metabolic and endocrine disorders 51. Stillbirth and sudden infant death syndrome 52. Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy 53. Bleeding in pregnancy 54. Hypertensive and medical disorders in pregnancy 55. Sexually transmitted infections 56. Abnormalities of the genital tract 57. Multiple pregnancy 58. Preterm labour 59. Obstetric interventions 60. Induction of labour and prolonged pregnancy 61. Rhythmic variations of labour 62. Malpositions and malpresentations 63. Obstructed labour and uterine rupture 64. Shoulder dystocia 65. Presentation and prolapse of the umbilical cord 66. Maternal morbidity following childbirth 67. Complications related to the third stage of labour 68. Pregnancy loss and the death of a baby: grief and bereavement care 69. Maternal mental health and psychological issues 70. Midwifery for the future .where next?

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Models of antenatal care: the options available Chapter 3 The booking history Chapter 4 Health in pregnancy Chapter 5 Monitoring maternal physical wellbeing Chapter 6 Monitoring women's emotional wellbeing in the antenatal period Chapter 7 Blood tests in pregnancy Chapter 8 Antenatal screening for fetal abnormality Chapter 9 Monitoring fetal wellbeing during routine antenatal care Chapter 10 Antenatal care - preparing for the birth

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Book SynopsisEvery contact with your patient is an opportunity for health assessment. Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips. This second edition of Clinical Assessment provides an essential overview of the topic, including new material on assessment of the acutely ill patient and the older patient. The new edition also includes resources to aid accurate neurological assessment, specifically covering aspects such as delirium and dementia. Used as a platform for wider reading, it is an ideal reference point for any nursing and healthcare student or professional.Table of Contents1.History taking. 2.General assessment. 3.Examination of the skin. 4.Examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose and throat (HEENT) system. 5.Examination of the cardiovascular system. 6.Examination of the respiratory system. 7.Examination of the abdominal system. 8.Examination of the musculoskeletal system. 9.Examination of the nervous system. 10.Documentation of findings.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible co-produced textbook presents essential knowledge, skills, and values relevant to all undergraduate student nurses up to Master's level.The book is structured around seven pillars of learning, which were developed through extensive consultation with patients, practitioners and academics. Each chapter focuses on an engaging scenario from nursing practice or education, which serves as the focus for the application of the seven pillars. The text is designed to meet the requirements and standards of nurse regulators internationally, including the Nursing and Midwifery Council. It includes chapters on: the fundamentals of nursing care ethics and professionalism evidence for practice patient and public involvement no health without mental health global health leadership and management. The chapters include a range of features to help readers apply their learning, including the appTable of Contents0.Welcome (Foreword 1). 0.Foreword. 1.Introducing ‘Nursing Practice and Education: Aspiring to Excellence through the Seven Pillars of Learning’. 2. Fundamentals of Nursing Care Pillar. 3.Ethics and Professionalism Pillar. 4.Evidence for Nursing Practice Pillar. 5.Patient and Public Involvement Pillar. 6.No Health Without Mental Health Pillar. 7.Global Health Pillar. 8.Leadership and Management Pillar. 9.Integrating the Seven Pillars of Learning: Student Perspectives. 10.Conclusion: Reflections on Seven Pillars of Learning.

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Book SynopsisGood intentions to do our best in healthcare are not enough. Healthcare professionals need to know how to close the gap between best evidence and practice, by understanding and applying quality improvement principles and processes. Improving Healthcare is a practical guide, providing healthcare staff with the knowledge and skills that enable them to implement, evaluate and disseminate a quality improvement project in their own workplace. With a comprehensive coverage, chapters cover the history, selection and application of quality improvement philosophies and methods in clinical healthcare at team, unit, organisational and system levels. The book also considers social processes of implementation as well as technical aspects of measuring and improving quality. As an essential guide for healthcare practitioners at any level who are new to service improvement, Improving Healthcare includes practical examples and case studies of healthcare improvements tTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introducing Healthcare Improvement Chapter 2. Understanding the Context for Healthcare Iprovement Chapter 3. System Improvement Chapter 4. Service User Involvement in Healthcare Improvement Chapter 5. Ethics and Governance in Healthcare Improvement Chapter 6. Measuring for Healthcare Improvement Chapter 7. High Reliability Organisations: Making Care Safer through Reliability and Resilience Chapter 8. Implementing Healthcare Improvement Chapter 9. Sharing Healthcare Improvements: Presenting and Communicating Improvement Results Chapter 10. Evaluating Healthcare Improvements

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Book Synopsis‘Brutally powerful . . . Totally absorbing’ Independent ‘A gripping, honest and moving account of healthcare work in a war zone’ Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm At twenty-six years old, Anna Kent helped a woman deliver her baby in a tropical storm by the light of a headtorch. At age thirty she would be responsible for the female health of 30,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. But returning to work for the NHS in the UK, she soon learned that even at home the right to a safe birth was impossible to take for granted. Frontline Midwife is Kent’s compassionate testament to the critical work of healthcare professionals around the world. ‘An extraordinary, profoundly moving, all-consuming memoir’ Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks ‘The heart-wrenching tale of one midwife’s quest to help others – and make peace with herself’ Leah Hazard, author of Hard PushedTrade ReviewSearingly honest . . . This brutally powerful memoir is full of incidents and suffering that will stay in your head . . . Although it’s a stark read, Frontline Midwife is totally absorbing because Kent holds nothing back, including about her own tragic experiences of miscarriage and loss. The book offers a window into a world that few of us could honestly face’ * Independent *Few can lay claim to a career as eventful as that of Anna Kent, a midwife who spent years delivering babies in war zones and refugee camps across the world. Her poignant memoir is a deeply thought-provoking read, at once devastating and brimming with hope * Woman's Own *Extraordinary . . . A sensationally powerful account of humanitarian aid work, the amazing people working in the field and attending patients, and the life-giving work of the medical profession both at home and overseas. A book that will stay with you * WI Life *An extraordinary, profoundly moving, all-consuming memoir that transports the reader deep into its world of heat, heartbreak, agonising moral dilemmas, and joy eked out against the backdrop of crisis. I haven't stopped thinking about Frontline Midwife since I finished reading it -- Oliver Burkeman, author of FOUR THOUSAND WEEKSThe heart-wrenching tale of one midwife’s quest to help others –and make peace with herself – in some of the world’s most challenging environments -- Leah Hazard, author of HARD PUSHEDIn this stunning, gripping true story, Anna Kent confronts unimaginable hardships to do good in the world . . . I was riveted and fascinated by her bravery, her journey and her spirit -- Delia EphronA gripping, honest and moving account of healthcare work in a war zone -- Henry Marsh

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Book SynopsisSquaring the Circle is a cutting-edge and comprehensive collection of the latest research and debate on normal childbirth. Based on a salutogenic approach – focusing on factors that support human health and well-being, rather than on factors that cause disease – it helps our understanding of what works and why it works, as well as helping health practitioners turn this knowledge into best practice. Written by world-renowned experts in their field, and edited by Soo Downe and Sheena Byrom, the editors of the acclaimed The Roar Behind the Silence, Squaring the Circle includes an examination of a range of associated evidence in areas as diverse as architecture for optimal birth environments, the impact of birth events on neonatal DNA methylation and the microbiome, the current knowledge base around oxytocin production in labour, and the role of emotion in the workplace. Case studies of successful change from around the world – from service users, activists and maternity care staff – provide inspiration for innovation while hints and tips help to make such change happen.

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Book SynopsisFor fans of One Born Every Minute.The Secret Midwife is a heart-breaking, engrossing and important read. At once joyful and profoundly shocking, this is the story of birth, straight from the delivery room.Strongest supporter, best friend, expert, cheerleader and chief photographer . . . Before, during and after labour the role of a midwife is second to none. The Secret Midwife reveals the highs and lows on the frontline of the maternity unit, from the mother who tries to give herself a DIY caesarean to the baby born into witness protection, and from surprise infants that arrive down toilets to ones that turn up in the lift.But there is a problem; the system which is supposed to support the midwives and the women they care for is starting to crumble. Short-staffed, over worked and underappreciated - these crippling conditions are taking their toll on the dedicated staff doing their utmost to uphold our National Health Service, and the consequences are very serious indeed.

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Book SynopsisDignity in the care of patients and clients of all ages, whether in hospital or community settings, is an area of increasing national and international importance and concern. However, a comprehensive, accessible resource for nurses and midwives on the theory and practice of dignity in care has until now been lacking. Dignity in Healthcare provides a practical approach, underpinned by up-to-date theory, to this crucial issue for those providing care to people in all stages of life, including those with mental illnesses or learning disabilities. Care in areas such as maternity, community, palliative and acute care and others is explored in depth. Approaches to education and practice development for promoting dignity in care are also outlined clearly and accessibly, with each chapter combining an evidence-based theoretical underpinning with practical application through scenarios. Pre-registration nursing and midwifery students and their teachers will find this book essential reading, but it will also be of interest to practising nurses, midwives and other health professionals seeking clear insights into the principle of care that is central to all healthcare professions.Trade Review'As I read it I noticed that there are some major challenges to providing care to people in a dignified way - adequate resources in terms of staff levels and the environment and adequate appropriate practices. While resources may not be within an individual's control their individual practice is. I feel this book probably achieved its aim in encouraging me to think about dignity.' - Philip James, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adolescent Substance Use, Mental Health and Substance Use 2012Table of ContentsDignity in healthcare: setting the scene. Dignity in different healthcare settings. Developing dignity in healthcare.

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Book SynopsisThat maternity staff are under pressure, with many leaving their jobs each year, is well known. Personal sacrifices, long working hours, lack of resources and an overstretched system take their toll, and occasionally staff are involved in traumatic and emotionally difficult situations. Many tolerate these conditions in the service of doing a job they love, but what happens to their mental health over time? Nurturing Maternity Staff explains how the system and individuals within it relate to each other, highlighting both the vital role compassionate leadership has in creating psychologically safe working environments, as well as tools individuals can use to optimise their own mental wellbeing. Let’s dare to dream maternity services could be different.

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Book SynopsisYatdjuligin introduces students to the fundamentals of health care of Indigenous Australians. This book addresses the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and mainstream health services and introduces readers to practice and research in a variety of healthcare contexts.Table of ContentsIntroduction Gracelyn Smallwood; 1. Historical and current perspectives on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Juanita Sherwood; 2. A history of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Ray Lovett and Makayla-May Brinckley; 3. The cultural safety journey: an Aboriginal Australian nursing and midwifery context Odette Best; 4. Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing Ali Drummond, Yoko Mills, Sam Mills and Francis Nona; 5. Indigenous gendered health perspectives Bronwyn Fredericks, Mick Adams and Odette Best; 6. Community controlled health services: what they are and how they work Raelene Ward, Bronwyn Fredericks and Odette Best; 7. Midwifery practices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: urban and regional perspectives Machellee Kosiak; 8. Indigenous birthing in remote locations: Grandmothers' Law and government medicine Nicole Ramsamy; 9. Remote area nursing practice Nicole Ramsamy; 10. Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners Ali Drummond; 11. Indigenous-led qualitative research Raelene Ward and Bronwyn Fredericks; 12. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander quantitative research Ray Lovett, Makayla-May Brinckley and Roxanne Jones; 13. Navigating First Nations social and emotional wellbeing in mainstream mental health services Rhonda L. Wilson and Kristin Waqanaviti; 14. Cultural understandings of Aboriginal suicide from a social and emotional wellbeing perspective Raelene Ward; 15. Indigenous child health Donna Hartz and Jessica Bennett; 16. Caring for our Elders Bronwyn Fredericks and Linda Deravin.

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Book SynopsisProviding in-depth information on natural remedies that midwives, doulas, GPs and other health professionals can use to advise and inform their clients, this reference guide focuses on safety in their application.The book brings together herbal medicine, homeopathy, essential oils, flower remedies and traditional remedies from other cultures, and applies them directly to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.Containing an alphabetical listing of 220 remedies covering common uses, contraindications and precautions, adverse effects and interactions, Using Natural Remedies Safely in Pregnancy and Childbirth is a vital resource for healthcare professionals working in conventional maternity care who wish to learn about the safe application of natural remedies.Trade ReviewDenise Tiran's work on complementary therapies has been shared in many previous books and articles. This new book brings together her experience both in clinical and educational practice. Denise examines all aspects of therapies to ensure safe practice in pregnancy and childbirth. This informative book is invaluable for all practitioners who use, or are considering the use complementary therapies. Thank you to Denise for utilising your skills as an author. -- Dianne Ridout, FRCM SRN RM ADM PGCEA MSc Freelance midwifeAs ever, Tiran's latest contribution to this subject area is accessible, comprehensive and highly informative. A must for any health professionals who support women during pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period; if there is something you might need to know about supporting women who use complementary therapies during this time, you will find it here. -- Charlotte Kenyon, Course Leader BSc Midwifery, University of Huddersfield

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTranscultural concepts in midwifery- The root of transcultural care is the underlying theories, models and research which the midwife needs to know to practice effectively. This chapter provides an overview of the key concepts of culture, cultural competency and cultural safety. These concepts will be related to midwifery care and provide specific information on how they relate to culturally diverse groups. The impact of immigration and acculturation will be included and how this may impact on childbearing women and their families. This chapter will provide this information in a practical and realistic way that will appeal to the midwife and encourage critical thinking of these concepts and illuminate the context of culture. Transcultural midwifery care- A key skill for a midwife is to transverse cultures and provide care that is culturally sensitive and inclusive. This chapter provides information on working with a culturally diverse childbearing population and provides an overview of how women's beliefs and values can affect how they deal with pregnancy and ill health. The application of cultural competency and cultural safety in midwifery care provision will explored and how this may be affected by professional and organisational culture. The reader will be provided with the underpinning philosophy, values and beliefs and global perspectives of midwifery care with different cultures. Transcultural communication- Communicating across cultures requires adopting a shared language but also considering the woman's context. Throughout this chapter the reader is encouraged to examine the basis of effective communication and the importance of communication with a culturally diverse child bearing population. Exploration of effective versus ineffective communication will assist the reader in viewing how this may impact on midwifery care. Challenges in transcultural midwifery- Caring for woman from different cultures can lead to barriers to effective care. These barriers are not insurmountable and should be recognised and solutions found. This chapter will explore the challenges that commonly arise during midwifery practice. An exploration of the multidimensional viewpoint of the woman will be provided and how this can be accommodated within the parameters of safe midwifery practice. Ethical issues in transcultural midwifery- This chapter will provide an overview of the main ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and trust. The issues of empathy, respect and informed choice when caring for a culturally diverse childbearing population will be explored. Consideration of how the midwife or organisation should choose between alternatives if there is conflict between the woman's culture and the professional/organisational culture will be included. Stories from practicing midwives and childbearing people

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 Clinical assessment and recording 3 Auscultation of the fetal heart rate 4 Electronic fetal monitoring - terminology and interpretation 5 Pathophysiology of fetal heart rate (FHR) 6 NICE and FIGO guidelines for interpretation of FHR patterns 7 Antepartum fetal surveillance 8 The admission test by cardiotocography or by auscultation 9 Assessment of uterine contractions 10 Oxytocin and fetal heart rate changes 11 Meconium, infection, anaemia, bleeding 12 Cardiotocographic interpretation: additional clinical scenarios 13 Cardiotocographic interpretation: more difficult problems 14 Fetal scalp blood sampling pH and lactate 15 Fetal ECG waveform analysis 16 Medico legal issues with CTG and current strategies to reduce litigation 17 Competency testing in CTG interpretation prior to practice New Chapter: Machine Learning New Chapter: Fetal Monitoring in the Future

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Book SynopsisDrug therapy is an increasingly important element in the treatment of patients, and understanding how a drug works is essential for all nurses. Illustrated Pharmacology for Nurses is a fully comprehensive and beautifully illustrated textbook covering both the basic principles and the clinical aspects of pharmacology.The book provides clear and simple explanations of the way drugs act, looking at their effects and their use in a range of situations. Combining the basic and clinical aspects of pharmacology in one concise volume, it is an invaluable learning tool for nursing, biomedical and clinical science students.Trade Review"The book has extremely strong diagrams and illustrations and is well laid out in terms of sections and subheadings." The Journal of Advanced NursingTable of ContentsSection I: Drugs and their use1. Drug development2. Regulation and management of drg therapy and drug errors3. Classification and nomenclature of drugsSection II: Factors affecting drug action4. Pharmacodynamics of drugs5. Pharmacokinetics of drugs6. Administration of drugs and drug formulations7. Adverse effects of drugs8. Drug interactions9. Individual variations in drug responses10. Dosing of drugsSection III: Pharmacology of organ systems11. Structure and function of the nervous system12. Drugs used in neurological disorders13. Drugs used in psychiatric disorders14. Drugs with central and peripheral analgesic effect15. Drugs used in inflammatory and autoimmune joint diseases16. Antimicrobial drugs17. Drugs used in the treatment of diseases of the heart and circulatory system18. Drugs used in diseases of the pulmonary system19. Drugs used in gastrointestinal diseases20. Drugs used in treating diseases of the blood21. Drugs used in endocrinological disorders22. Drugs used in allergy, for immune suppression and in cancer treatment23. Drugs used in treating diseases of the urinary tract24. Drugs used in treating diseases of the skin25. Drugs in anaesthesiaSection IV: Drug use in special situations26. The use of drugs during pregnancy and the breastfeeding period27. Children and drugs28. The elderly and drugs29. Drugs of abuse30. Poisoning

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction. Abbreviations. Glossary of terms. 1. Anaesthesia. 2. Analgesics. 3. Antacids. 4. Antiobiotics. 5. Anticoagulants. 6. Antiepileptic Medication. 7. Antidepressants and Treatments for Mental Health Conditions. 8. Antiemetics. 9. Antifungals. 10. Antihistamines. 11. Antihypertensives. 12. Antiseptics. 13. Anxiolytics and Hypnotics. 14. Contraceptives. 15. Emergency Drugs. 16. Hypoglycaemics. 17. Immunoglobulins. 18. Intravenous Fluids. 19. Miscellaneous. 20. Myometrial Relaxants. 21. Oxytocics. 22. Prostaglandins (PGE2). 23. Rectal Preparations - Laxatives and Haemorrhoid Preparations. 24. Vaccines. 25. Vitamins and Iron Preparations. 26. Drug Calculations. Index

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Book SynopsisMidwifery at a Glance offers an easy-to-read yet comprehensive overview of everything a midwifery student needs to know, from conception to care of the newborn. This practical guide provides coverage of normal pregnancy, maternal and foetal physiology, and pre-existing medical conditions and how these affect pregnancy and birth. It also features vital information on the role of the midwife, evidence-based practice, health promotion education, and perinatal mental health, as well as neonatal care and an overview of emergency situations. Midwifery at a Glance: Contains superb full colour illustrations throughoutIs written specifically for midwifery students and includes all the concepts found on the midwifery curriculumDemonstrates links with other relevant multidisciplinary healthcare professionals Midwifery at a Glance is the ideal guide, offering educational support for midwifery students in the application of midwifery knowledge into clinical practice.Table of ContentsContributors viii About the companion website ix Part 1 Introduction 1 1 Historical overview of midwifery 2 2 NHS values 4 3 Ethics 6 4 Role of the midwife 8 5 Drug exemptions 10 6 Women’s choice and care options 12 Part 2 Anatomy and physiology 15 7 Breast 16 8 Female reproductive system 18 9 Menstrual cycle 20 10 Maternal pelvis 22 11 Maternal pelvis and fetal skull 24 Part 3 Preconception 27 12 Preconception care 28 13 Follow-up after pregnancy loss 30 Part 4 Antenatal 33 14 Maternal physiological adaptation to pregnancy 34 15 Taking a history 36 16 Antenatal investigations and screening 38 17 Preparation for childbirth 40 18 Post-term pregnancy 42 Part 5 Intrapartum 45 19 Physiology of labour 46 20 Mechanism of normal labour 48 21 Promoting normal labour 50 22 Pain relief 52 23 Water birth 54 24 Augmentation of labour 56 25 Induction of labour 58 26 Nutrition in labour 60 Part 6 Postnatal care 63 27 Immediate care: 0–6 hours 64 28 On-going care 66 29 Daily maternal examinations 68 30 Physiological changes 70 31 Pelvic floor 72 32 Sepsis 74 33 Contraception 76 34 Lactation 78 Part 7 Common medical disorders 81 35 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy 82 36 Diabetes 84 37 Thromboembolic disease 86 38 Obesity 88 39 The thyroid gland and thyroid disorders 90 40 Systemic lupus erythematosus 92 41 Obstetric cholestasis 94 Part 8 Obstetric complications 97 42 Antepartum haemorrhage 98 43 Shoulder dystocia 100 44 Cord presentation and prolapse 102 45 Embolism 104 46 Obstructed labour 106 47 Uterine rupture 108 48 Uterine inversion 110 49 Preterm labour 112 50 Eclampsia 114 51 Disseminating intravascular coagulopathy, shock and high dependency care 116 52 Malposition and malpresentation 118 53 Postpartum haemorrhage 120 54 Multiple pregnancy 122 Part 9 Fetus and baby 125 55 Intrauterine growth restriction 126 56 Intrauterine growth restriction monitoring 128 57 Fetal circulation 130 58 Changes at birth 132 59 Fetal skull 134 60 Immediate care of the newborn 136 61 Normal neonate and care needs 138 62 Infant nutrition 140 63 Neonatal jaundice 142 Part 10 Psychological dimensions 145 64 Becoming a parent 146 65 Maternal mental health 148 66 Bereavement care 150 67 Gender-based violence 152 68 Alcohol and drugs 154 69 Trafficking 156 70 Homelessness 158 71 Asylum seekers and refugees 160 72 Teenage mothers 162 73 Disability 164 74 Health promotion education 166 75 Psychological changes 168 Part 11 Midwifery skills 171 76 Antenatal abdominal examination 172 77 Vaginal examination 174 78 Artificial rupture of membranes 176 79 Urinary catheterisation 178 80 Blood pressure and temperature, pulse and respiration: back to basics 180 81 Episiotomy 182 82 Perineal repair 184 83 Feeding support and breast expression 186 84 Blood and blood products 188 85 Maternal resuscitation 190 86 Neonatal resuscitation 192 87 Examination of the newborn 194 88 Newborn bloodspot screening 196 89 Care of women having surgery 198 References and further reading 200 Index 204

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Book SynopsisThe only book addressing the stark psychological impact of midwifery work while giving midwives the tools to choose a brighter future. Flourish aims to support you as a midwife to do two things: to name what’s going on around you and within you, then to find and claim your distinctive place in the midwifery world. You might be a newly qualified or early career midwife facing the challenges of finding your voice as well as your feet. Maybe you’re an established midwife but feel as though you have lost your way – and with it the energy to reshape either yourself or the environment you work in. Perhaps you're a team leader seeking to find the vocabulary to connect with your team, acknowledge what they might be feeling and reach out for resources and tools to support them to thrive, reflect and grow. As a guidebook, Flourish is a tour of discovery that reveals how ‘standard’ maternity environments and practices might be impacting you personally, and then invites you to reconnect with the core of your personality and purpose. You'll recognise more clearly the realities of trauma exposure, burnout, compassion fatigue and moral injury, and explore what's really needed for psychological safety. You'll choose from an array of exercises to practice living well in the day to day, and you'll find a way back 'home', to a place where your sense of motivation for being a midwife is rekindled – a place where you can reconnect to your values, strengths and your unique voice. Once there, you will be able to make real, rich choices about your life and your career. Kate Greenstock is a distinctive combination of practising midwife and coach, bringing the flavours of both: reality and possibility; rawness and hope.

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Book SynopsisBringing together the stories and experiences of LGBT+ parents as well as professionals in the field, this guide explains what healthcare and birth workers can do to improve care for their clients. It broadens the ability to understand those who birth and parent beyond the heteronormative and cisgender binary.Covering topics such as LGBT+ and neurodiversity, surrogacy and lactation, as well as including interviews from Jake Graf, Freddy McConnell and Sabia Wade, AJ Silver brings to light the failures of the maternity system for LGBT+ parents and discusses how these mistakes can be avoided.A compelling, educational, and motivational book, Supporting Queer Birth is essential reading for birth workers and healthcare professionals.Trade ReviewThere is so much to learn from AJ's book. They have packed it full of information, and all of it accessible. Each read brought me to new revelations and reflections, not only with my own practice but with what I teach and how. One to return to, continually. -- Mars Lord, Life Coach and Doula Educator (Abuela Doulas)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Alphabet Soup. 2. Minoritized LGBT+ Folks. 3. LGBT+ and Neurodiversity. 5. How did you even get pregnant anyway? 6. Risk. 7. Perinatal Mental Health. 8. Lactation. 9. We Actually Exist. 10. Sperm Donation/IVF. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis pioneering guide provides birth professionals, pregnant people, and advocates with comprehensive insight into navigating conception, pregnancy, birth, and the perinatal period whilst fat. Drawing on the author''s decade of experience as well as evidence-based research and case studies from people sharing their own perspectives and stories, this authoritative and compassionate book provides practical and effective advice on how to improve quality of care for fat parents. It covers a wide range of topics across the birth journey and beyond including interviews with a number of high-profile people including Nicola Salmon and Amber Marshall and empowers readers to feel reassured and confident in their choices and rights. This ground-breaking resource challenges the pervasive bias against fat service users in the birthing world and acts as a call to action to dismantle the fatphobic stigma present in our healthcare systems in order to create an environment that is inclusive of all bodi

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Book SynopsisThe basic scientific principles underlying health care become clear with this straightforward, engaging and applied book.The authors of Science in Nursing and Health believe that in order to provide the best patient care, its necessary to understand the diverse areas of science that inform it. Written in a question and answer format, this book will show you how science concepts relate to nursing and health care. Its packed with applications and real-life examples that show how relevant a good understanding of science is to your everyday practice.Table of Contents Expressing numbers and SI units Homeostasis - keeping the body in balance The physical world and basic chemistry Water, electrolytes and body fluids Acids, bases and pH balance Pressure, fluids, gases and breathing Biological molecules and food Energy in the body Heat and body temperature Force, mechanics and biomechanics Electricity, magnetism and medical equipment Light and vision Sound and hearing Radiation in diagnosis and treatment Genetics in health and illness Microbiology Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisLeave the self-doubt behind — get fully grounded in effective perinatal care, with Perinatal Nursing, 5th Edition, an official publication of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). This freshly updated, comprehensive resource offers expert guidelines and best practices for the full range of patient care issues, from cultural practices and pregnancy complications to newborn assessments and nutrition. Stay current with this must-have, evidence-based support for both perinatal and labor and delivery nursing. Strengthen and upgrade your perinatal nursing strengths and expertise: NEW and expanded content on pregnancy complications – Bleeding in pregnancy, preterm labor and birth, diabetes, cardiac disease, pulmonary complications, multiple gestation, obesity and more NEW content on newborn nutrition – The infant feeding decision, breastfeeding benefits, nutritional components, and preterm milk and lactation NEW and updated content on patient safety and maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States – Instructions on how to make maternity units safer based on the most current evidence, and through application of various care bundles Evidence-based information on clinical conditions – Includes chapter on obesity that covers risks to the mother and fetus, care from preconception to postpartum, and bariatric surgery Text boxes emphasize crucial care standards and guidelines Practical guidance and current best practices for areas including: Perinatal patient safety and quality care Integrating patient cultural beliefs and practices into perinatal care Physiologic changes of pregnancy Antenatal care Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy Pregnancy complications Multiple gestation Maternal-fetal transport Labor and birth Fetal assessment Managing pain during labor Postpartum care Newborn care – Adaptation to extrauterine life, physical assessment and nutrition Common neonatal complications All chapters written by expert nurse clinicians and researchers to support positive perinatal outcomes Nursing staffing standards are included as they apply to each patient population Ideal for those seeking certification in obstetrics nursing (RNC-OB) and maternal newborn nursing (RN-MNN, RNC-LRN) Perfect on-the-job resource and review text for all perinatal nurses, maternal units, and students Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS™, Android™, PC and Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource® eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity, as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click About the Clinical Editors Kathleen Rice Simpson, PhD, RNC, FAAN is Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Editor-in-Chief MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing in Saint Louis, Missouri. Patricia A. Creehan, MSN, RNC is Manager of Clinical Operations, Labor and Delivery at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Nancy O’Brien-Abel, MSN, RNC is Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at Perinatal Consulting, LLC and Affiliate Instructor at the School of Nursing, University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Cheryl K. Roth, PhD, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, RNFA is a Nurse Practitioner, Labor and Delivery at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea/Osborn Medical Centers in Scottsdale, Arizona. Annie J. Rohan, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC,FAANP is Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and Director of Pediatric Research at the School of Nursing, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University (SUNY at Stony Brook) in Stony Brook, New York. Table of ContentsContents Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy Hormones and Other Mediators C ardiovas c ula r S y st em H ema t o logic Cha n g es Resp ira t o r y S y st em 53 Renal S y st em 55 Gastr o in t estinal S y st em 57 M et a b o lic Cha n g es 58 Endo cr ine S y st em 59 I m m u ne S y st em 61 Neuromuscular and Sensory Systems 62 I n t egumen t a r y S y st em 62 Rep r o d uc ti v e Or ga n s 63 S umma r y 64 CHAPTER 4 Antenatal Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 E l lis e D . A d a m s I n tr o d uc tio n 66 P r eco n cep tio n C a r e 66 P r ena t al C a r e 68 Prenatal Risk Assessment 71 Ongoing Prenatal Care 85 F e t a l S ur v eilla n ce 90 Nursing Assessment and Interventions 91 S umma r y 94 CHAPTER 5 H y p er t en si v e Dis o r der s of Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 A dr i ane Burgess H yp er t en si v e Dis o r der s 99 C ur r en t Classifi cation and Defi nitions 99 Contributors vi Reviewers viii Previous Edition Contributors x Previous Edition Reviewers xi Preface xii CHAPTER 1 Perinatal Patient Safety and Quality . . .1 K a t h leen Rice S im p s o n I n tr o d uc tio n 1 Maternal–Infant Outcomes in the United States 2 Th reats to Patient Safety 9 E v o l v in g S o l u t io n s 9 S umma r y 15 CHAPTER 2 I n t egra t in g C u l t ural B e liefs and Practices When Caring for Childbearing Women and Families . . .18 L y nn Cla r k C allist er I n tr o d uc tio n 18 C u l t ural F ra m e w o r ks a n d C u l t ural Assessment Tools 20 Practices Associated with Childbearing 23 G ender Ro les 23 Childbirth Pain and Culture 24 Major Cultural Groups 24 H e a l t h D iff erences in Populations of Childbearing Women 33 Barriers to Culturally Competent Care 34 T e c hniq ues t o I n t egra t e C u l t ur e in t o Nursing Care 36 S umma r y 42 xiv Contents CHAPTER 8 Diabetes in Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Cher y l K. Ro t h S ig nifi cance and Incidence 182 D e fi nitions and Classifi cation 184 S c r e enin g a n d Diagnosis o f G est a t io nal Diabetes Mellitus 185 Clinical M a nif est a tio n s 186 N ur sin g A s s essmen ts a n d I n t er v en tio n s f o r Diabetes Mellitus 187 Ambulatory and Home Care Management 187 Timing and Mode of Birth 193 I n pa tien t M a nag emen t 193 P ost pa r t um M a nag emen t 196 S umma r y 197 CHAPTER 9 Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy . . . . . .200 J u lie Ara f e h S ig nifi cance and Incidence 200 Th e Cardiovascular System 201 Cardiac Adaptations of Pregnancy 203 Obstetric Outcomes and Assessment of Risk 205 Congenital Heart Disease in Pregnancy 208 Acquired Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy 209 Clinical M a nag emen t 211 N ur sin g C a r e 218 S umma r y 219 CHAPTER 10 Pulmo n a r y C o m p lica t io n s in Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Cher y l K. Ro t h I n tr o d uc tio n 221 Anatomic and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy that Aff ect the Respiratory System 221 Recognizing Respiratory Compromise 222 F et a l S u r v eilla n ce wi t h M a t er n al Pulmo n a r y Complications 222 A s t hma 225 P n eumo nia 231 Pulmo n a r y Edema 236 Amniotic Fluid Embolism 238 V e n o u s Th romboembolism 239 C y stic Fib r osis 244 Special Considerations for the Respiratory System in Pregnancy 245 S umma r y 246 S ig nifi cance and Incidence 101 Morbidity and Mortality 102 Risk F ac t o r s 104 P r e v en tio n S t ra t e gies 104 Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia 105 Clinical M a nif est a tio n s o f Preeclampsia–Eclampsia 108 P r eec la m psia wi t h o u t S e v er e F e a t ur es v er s us Preeclampsia with Severe Features 109 N ur sin g A s s essmen t a n d I n t er v en tio n s f o r Preeclampsia 110 HELLP S y ndr o me 118 Ec la m psia 119 Cardiovascular Implications of Preeclampsia 119 Quality Care of Women with Preeclampsia 120 S umma r y 120 CHAPTER 6 Bleeding in Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 J e a n Salera-V ieira S ig nifi cance and Incidence 124 D efi nitions and Clinical Manifestations 126 N u r sin g A s s essmen t 133 N ur sin g I n t er v en tio n s 135 Hemorrhagic and Hypovolemic Shock 136 Th rombophilias in Pregnancy 137 M a t er n al T r a uma 138 S umma r y 139 CHAPTER 7 Preterm Labor and Birth . . . . . . . . . . .142 S h er y l E. P a r fi tt S ig nifi cance and Incidence 142 Late Preterm Births 144 Early Term Births 145 Why Has the Rate of Preterm Birth Increased? 146 What Is Preterm Labor? 148 Pathophysiology of Preterm Labor and Birth 149 Risk Factors for Preterm Labor and Birth 150 Preterm Birth Risk in the Context of the Life Course 152 Can Preterm Labor and Birth Be Prevented? 154 I s Th ere Any Good News? 168 Nursing Care for the Prevention of Preterm Birth 168 Intrapartum Nursing Care of the Woman in Preterm Labor 173 F ur t her Res e a r c h 174 S umma r y 174 Contents xv CHAPTER 14 Labor and Birth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 Kathleen Rice Simpson and Nancy O’Brien-Abel I n tr o d uc tio n 326 Overview of Labor and Birth 326 Emo t io nal a n d Ph ysical S u p p o r t d ur in g Labor and Birth 363 Clinical Interventions for Women in Labor 367 Dosage and Rate Increase Intervals 380 A dministra tio n 381 V a ginal B ir t h 389 C es a r e a n B ir t h 389 S umma r y 400 CHAPTER 15 Fetal Assessment during Labor . . . . .413 Nancy O’Brien-Abel and Kathleen Rice Simpson I n tr o d uc tio n 413 H i st o r ical P er s p e c t i v es 413 D e fi nitions and Appropriate Use of Terms Describing Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 415 Techniques of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring 418 Physiologic Basis for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring 424 Cha rac t e r i stics o f t h e N o r m al F e t a l Heart Rate 428 I n t er v en tio n s f o r I n det er mina t e o r A b no r m al Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 430 Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 434 Clinical I m p lica t io n s f o r M o ni t o r in g t h e Fetus Less Th an 32 Weeks’ Gestation during Labor 445 Assessment of Pattern Evolution 448 Ancillary Methods for Assessing Fetal Acid–Base Status 450 N ur sin g A s s e ssmen t a n d M a nag e men t Strategies 453 Issues in the Use of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring during Labor 457 S umma r y 459 CHAPTER 16 P a in in L a b o r : N o n p ha r m aco logic and Pharmacologic Management. . . .466 C a r o l B urk e I n tr o d uc tio n 466 Physiologic Basis for Pain 466 N o n p ha r m aco logic A p p r oac h es 470 Pha r maco logic A p p r oac h es 485 S umma r y 499 CHAPTER 11 Multiple Gestation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 N a nc y A. B o w er s I n tr o d uc tio n 249 E p idemio log y 249 Physiology of Twinning 249 Role of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology 251 Diagnosis of Multiple Gestations 254 M a t er n al A d a p t a tio n 255 P e r ina t a l C o m p lica t io n s 256 An t epa r t um M a nag e men t 264 I n tra p a r t um M a nag e men t 268 P ost pa r t um C a r e 273 Multiple Birth Infants 274 P sy c ho logical I ssues wi t h M u l t i p le Gestations 281 S umma r y 286 CHAPTER 12 Obesity in Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 M a r y Ann M a her S ig nifi cance and Incidence 296 Obesity-Related Risks to the Mother and Fetus 298 P r eco n cep tio n C a r e 300 An t e na t a l C a r e 301 I n tra p a r t um C a r e 302 I n trao p era ti v e C a r e 305 P ost pa r t um C a r e 307 Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy 308 S umma r y 310 CHAPTER 13 Maternal–Fetal Transport . . . . . . . . . .315 J ud y W i ls o n-G r i ffi n I n tr o d uc tio n 315 Emer g enc y M e dical T r e a tmen t a n d A c ti v e Labor Act 315 Types of Inter-Maternal–Fetal Transport 316 Mode of Transport 317 T ra n sp o r t Eq ui p m en t 317 T r a n sp o r t P er s o nnel 318 C o mm unica t io n Pla n 318 Transport Plan and Patient Preparation 318 S umma r y 325 xvi Contents C a r dio vas c ula r A s s essmen t 593 A b do minal A s s essmen t 595 G eni t o ur ina r y A s s essmen t 597 M u s c ulosk e let al A s s essmen t 599 N eur o logic A s s essmen t 602 S umma r y 604 CHAPTER 20 Newborn Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609 J ill J a nk e O v er vie w 609 Infant Feeding Decision 609 B e n e fi ts of Breastfeeding 609 Incidence of Breastfeeding 610 B r e a stf eedin g P r o m o t io n 615 Physiology of Milk Production 615 B iosp e cifi city of Human Milk 617 N u tr i t io nal C o m p o n en ts 617 Preterm Milk and Lactation 618 B r e a stf eedin g P r o cess 619 B r e a stf eedin g M a nag emen t 623 Potential Breastfeeding Problems 631 L a t e P r et er m 638 Medications and Breastfeeding 638 Postpartum Surgery and Breastfeeding 639 F o r m ula F eedin g 639 L ac t a t io n S u p p r essio n 642 S umma r y 643 CHAPTER 21 Co m m o n N e o n a t al Co m p l i c a t i o n s . . . 651 Annie J . Ro ha n I n tr o d uc tio n 651 Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization 651 Resp ira t o r y Distr ess 652 Congenital Heart Disease 655 H yp o g l y cemia 658 H yp erb ilir ub inemia 660 N e o n a t al S epsis 665 Perinatal HIV Infection 667 Neonatal Substance Exposure 670 P a t h o p h ysio log y 671 Late Preterm Infants 674 Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy 680 Transport and Return Transport 683 S umma r y 683 APPENDIX I t em B a nk Questio n s a n d Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689 N a nc y O ’ B r ien-A b e l Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732 CHAPTER 17 Postpartum Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509 Dotti C. James and Patricia D. Suplee I n tr o d uc tio n 509 Planning for the Transition to Parenthood 509 Anatomic and Physiologic Changes during the Postpartum Period 515 N ur sin g A s s essmen t a n d C a r e d ur in g Postpartum 521 Complications during Postpartum 526 I n di vid u alizin g C a r e f o r W o men wi t h Special Needs 544 Postpartum Learning Needs 547 P sy c ho logical A d a p t a tio n t o t h e Postpartum Period 550 F a tigue 552 Family Transition to Parenthood 552 Postpartum Discharge Follow-up 554 S umma r y 561 CHAPTER 18 N e w b or n A d a p t a t ion t o Extrauterine Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .564 D e bb ie F ras er I n tr o d uc tio n 564 M a t er n al M e dical a n d Obst etr ic C o ndi t io n s Infl uencing Newborn Adaptation 564 U niq ue M e c h a nism s o f N e w b o r n Ph ysio logic Adaptation 564 A pga r S co r e 572 Ph ysical A s s essmen t 572 N e w b o r n I den tifi cation 574 V i t a min K 574 E y e P r o p h y laxis 574 Umbilical Cord Care 575 P sy c ho logical A d a p t a tio n 575 C o m p lica t io n s Aff ecting Transition 576 H e pa ti tis B 577 S umma r y 577 CHAPTER 19 Newborn Physical Assessment . . . . . .579 Annie J . Ro ha n I n tr o d uc tio n 579 S t a t e , W eig h t, a n d G e st a t io nal A g e Assessment 579 S k in A s s essmen t 581 H e ad A s s essmen t 584 E y e A s s e ssmen t 586 E a r A s s e ssmen t 588 N os e A s s essmen t 589 M o u t h A s s essmen t 590 N e c k A s s essmen t 591 Chest and Lung Assessment 592

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Book SynopsisDo you need accurate information fast? The ward is a busy place with little time to check facts and figures. With this pocket-sized reference book you can quickly and accurately check everything from nursing terminology to CPR procedures. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Trade Review"A neat, tidy and very handy book for nursing students and newly qualified staff to have whilst out in the clinical environment. ... What is great about this little pocket guide is that it uses the terminology regularly used in the clinical environment but provides examples of where it may be used ... This helps to link theory to practice and aid easy identification of drug classes and what they are." - Tianna Jarrett-Williams, Nursing Student Table of ContentsContents Richards COMMON LABORATORY BLOOD TESTS 24-HOUR CLOCK MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION Five rights and three checksTips in preventing medication errorsSafety tips with oral medicationsSafety tips with injectionsAbbreviations used in medication administrationMetric system and symbolsDrug calculationsSome common drug classesDrug name endings and related informationDrugs utilised as antidotes OXYGENFLUID BALANCE Measurements useful for fluid balance charts Tips with fluid balance charts Types of IV fluids VITAL SIGNS QUICK HEAD-TO-TOE ASSESSMENT PAIN ASSESSMENT MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)Bodily fluids exposureRESUSCITATION Cardiac rhythms When to seek help Common emergency drugs: dose and action WOUND CARE DOCUMENTATION General points Tips with verbal handovers Nursing process GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS USEFUL WEBSITES TIME MANAGEMENT GRIDOTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER

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Book SynopsisSolving calculations in a busy environment can be tough and time consuming. This quick reference guide, featuring basic maths concepts and medication administration, will help you take the problem out of problem solving. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Trade Review"This handy pocket sized guide is an essential component in any nurse’s pocket. ... Overall this guide is a practical, useful and compact book that any nursing student would be able to utilize. I would recommend this book to all nursing students as a fundamental purchase in their first year." - Louise Goodyear, Nursing StudentTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION MATHS REVISITED Mathematical symbols Order of operations Number fact grids Time Hindu-Arabic and Roman numerals Fraction, decimal and percentage conversions The base system The decimal point Measuring a fluid balance chart Revisiting basic algorithms Working with fractions Percentages Rounding The metric system some handy tables involving measurement Intravenous fluid requirements Rule of nines formulas used in nursing Calculating dosage using a formula applying drug calculations using formulas Calculating oral medications Calculating parenteral medications safe medication administration Categories of drugs What must be on a prescription and administration record What makes a prescription valid What is on a medication label Frequency and times of medication administration Commonly used and understood abbreviations Other abbreviations Intravenous fluids—what is on a fluid order Abbreviations for intravenous fluids Intravenous fluids—drip rates for giving sets where 20 drops = 1 mL The process of medication administration Medication administration guidelines for students Preventing errors

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. 21st Century Maternity and Women's Health Nursing 2. Community Care: The Family and Culture 3. Nursing and Genomics 4. Assessment and Health Promotion 5. Violence Against Women 6. Reproductive System Concerns 7. Sexually Transmitted and Other Infections 8. Contraception and Abortion 9. Infertility 10. Problems of the Breast 11. Structural Disorders and Neoplasms of the Reproductive System 12. Conception and Fetal Development 13. Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy 14. Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy 15. Maternal Nutrition 16. Labor and Birth Processes 17. Maximizing Comfort for The Laboring Person 18. Fetal Assessment During Labor 19. Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth 20. Postpartum Physiologic Changes 21. Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period 22. Transition to Parenthood 23. Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn 24. Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family 25. Newborn Nutrition and Feeding 26. Assessment of High-Risk Pregnancy 27. Hypertensive Disorders 28. Hemorrhagic Disorders 29. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 30. Medical-Surgical Disorders 31. Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse 32. Labor and Birth Complications 33. Postpartum Complications 34. Nursing Care of the High-Risk Newborn 35. Acquired Problems of the Newborn 36. Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies 37. Perinatal Loss, Bereavement, and Grief Answer Key

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPREFACE VII CONTRIBUTORS IX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIII 1 Introduction 2 On the Receiving End: The Service User's Perspective PART 1 Theories and Concepts 3 Principles of Communication 4 Theories of Communication and Counselling 5 Communicating Ideas PART 2 Responsive Communication 6 Culturally Competent Communication 7 Public Health 8 Communication and Complex Care Planning 9 Communication Around Loss and Trauma PART 3 Communication in Practice 10 Pregnancy 11 Labour 12 The Postnatal Period and Infant Feeding PART 4 Professional Communication and Personal Development 13 Communicating With Others 14 Spreading the Word 15 Reflection, Development and Challenges in Communication 16 Conclusion INDEX 259

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Book SynopsisNurses, midwives and health visitors have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. In this clear and invaluable guide, Catherine Powell focuses on the practical aspects of safeguarding and how healthcare professionals should respond to safeguarding children concerns. Key features of the book include: â Setting out the roles and responsibilities of nurses, midwives and health visitors working in a range of settings, including those working primarily with adult clients â Realistic case scenarios of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, covering infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents â Explanations of inter-agency working and the roles of other key players such as children's social care, tTable of ContentsIntroduction to Second EditionPrinciples for safeguarding and child protection practicePrevention and early help in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenPhysical AbuseEmotional abuseChild sexual abuseChild Sexual ExploitationNeglectChild death and serious case reviewMessages for practiceAppendixReferences Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 The practical examination of the newborn 3 From gametes to fetus: a chronology of embryo development 4 Antenatal screening and testing: the significance for the health of the newborn 5 Influences on the health of the newborn, before and during pregnancy 6 Maternal and newborn transition: adjustment to extrauterine life 7 Resuscitation of the newborn baby 8 Neurological, behavioural and growth assessment of the newborn 9 Congenital cardiac anomalies in the newborn: causes, effects and treatment 10 The newborn eye: visual function and screening for ocular disorders 11 Congenital abnormality: screening, diagnosis and communication 12 Neonatal jaundice: implications for newborn health 13 Neonatal skincare and cordcare: implications for practice 14 Newborn screening and immunization 15 Helping parents make decisions

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction to Physiology The Reproductive and Urinary Systems Endocrinology Reproductive Cycles Sexual Differentiation and Behaviour Fertilization Overview of Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders The Placenta Embryo Development and Fetal Growth Overview of Immunology Physiological Adaptation to Pregnancy Maternal Nutrition and Health Physiology of Parturition The Puerperium The Transition to Neonatal Life Lactation and Infant Nutrition Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 ANATOMY AND REPRODUCTION SECTION 2 PREGNANCY SECTION 3 LABOUR SECTION 4 PUERPERIUM SECTION 5 THE NEWBORN BABY Appendix 1 Drugs (Medicines) Appendix 2 An Aid to Calculations Used in Midwifery Practice Appendix 3Normal Values in Pregnancy Appendix 4 Glossary of Selected Terms

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsHow to use this book; Acknowledgements Questions 1. The female pelvis and pelvic floor. 2. The reproductive systems. 3. The female urinary tract. 4. Hormonal cycles: fertilization and early development. 5. The placenta. 6. The fetus. 7. Anatomy and physiology: body systems revision. 8. Changing and adaptation in pregnancy. 9. Antenatal care and problems in pregnancy. 10. Conditions in pregnancy. 11. Labour: first and second stages. 12. Third stage of labour. 13. Complicated labour and birth. 14. Midwifery and obstetrics emergencies. 15. The puerperium. 16. Miscellaneous topics. 17. The baby at birth. 18. The newborn baby. 19.Jaundice and blood group incompatibility. 20. Congenital abnormalities and metabolic disorders. Answers 1. The female pelvis and pelvic floor. 2. The reproductive systems. 3. The female urinary tract. 4. Hormonal cycles: fertilization and early development. 5. The placenta. 6. The fetus. 7. Anatomy and physiology: body systems revision. 8. Changing and adaptation in pregnancy. 9. Antenatal care and problems in pregnancy. 10. Conditions in pregnancy. 11. Labour: first and second stages. 12. Third stage of labour. 13. Complicated labour and birth. 14. Midwifery and obstetrics emergencies. 15. The puerperium. 16. Miscellaneous topics. 17. The baby at birth. 18. The newborn baby. 19.Jaundice and blood group incompatibility. 20. Congenital abnormalities and metabolic disorders.

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