Midwifery Books

Book SynopsisUnderstanding cancer is essential to providing effective nursing care to patients and families affected. This easy-to-use reference guide puts all the necessary information at your fingertips.  The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Table of ContentsContents IntroductionDefining cancerThe nature of cancerThe biology of cancerCancer cellsDifferentiationSection summaryTumoursBenign tumoursMalignant tumoursHow malignant tumours grow and spreadLocal growth and damage to nearby tissuesAgeSexOverall health statusImmune system functionCase study 1 Gerald FergusSpread to the lymphatic system and the lymph nodesSpread to other parts of the bodySection summaryAetiology of CancerCancer causing substances (carcinogens)SmokingAlcoholOccupational exposureDietSunHormonesStaging and grading of cancerStagingStaging and investigationsRadiology Computerised Tomography Scan (CT Scan) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)UltrasoundPositron Emission Tomography (PET)PathologyEndoscopy and surgeryGrading and investigationsSection summaryCancer treatmentSurgeryChemotherapyClasses of chemotherapeutic drugsSide effectsRadiotherapyBiological therapiesBone marrow and stem cell transplantsHormonesand hormone antagonistsSection summaryCancer fast factsBreast cancerBowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer)Lung cancerProstate cancer Caring for people with cancerPalliative care and end of life careSection summaryTerminologyResources

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Book SynopsisVirginia Howes was a mother of four doing the ironing when she had a revelation. Still broody, but not really wanting to add to her family, she realised that becoming a midwife was her true vocation. It was a long journey to get the education and qualifications she needed, especially with a young family, but she was determined and never doubted her decision. Following her training, she spent two years working within the NHS, but her naturally independent spirit fought against the constraints of the system and fourteen years ago she decided to set up on her own. Virginia works with mothers who want to give birth at home naturally, something which Virginia believes in passionately. 350 births later, Virginia still loves what she does.The Baby''s Coming is Virginia''s memoir and tells the stories of her training as a midwife as well as some of the most memorable births: the most dramatic, the most touching. Virginia particularly remembers the births of her own grandc

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Book SynopsisAmity Reed became a midwife to serve women, but the reality of working in over-stretched and underfunded NHS maternity services soon shattered her illusions. She’s not alone – for every 30 midwives that train, 29 will leave the profession. Overdue is both the devastating personal story behind the statistics, and a call for change in the NHS. Real-life stories capture the moments at the heart of midwifery: life, death, birth, tragedy and joy, and are embedded in a clear-sighted examination of what is working – and what isn’t – in maternity services. The result is a book that asks – and tries to answer – questions that are at the heart of many people’s working lives: how can we follow our calling, provide for our families and keep ourselves healthy, if the workplace and its systems are working against us?Trade Review"I felt goose bumps, I smiled, I shed tears. Amity Reed’s descriptions of childbirth and motherhood are the most powerful I have ever read… a masterpiece of joy and trauma that provides a vivid and realistic insight into today’s maternity services." * Sheena Byrom, midwife and author of Catching Babies *"An important book - as long-awaited as its title suggests. This beautifully-written, persuasive and cage-rattling story of love, power, disillusionment and struggle calls us to action and demands that we protect and uplift midwives and other frontline NHS staff so that they can protect and uplift us in our most profound moments of joy and loss." -- Rebecca Schiller, author, journalist and women's rights campaigner

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Book SynopsisExploring one of the most prevalent yet contentious subjects in contemporary maternity care, Denise Tiran's new book on postdates pregnancy balances discussion of midwifery care and the obstetric management of women who are overdue.The book gives comprehensive coverage of a range of complementary therapies and natural remedies and how they may be effective in facilitating spontaneous onset of labour. It also takes into consideration the debate on the safety and effectiveness of natural remedies which women often self-administer.Illustrated with case studies and referenced to authoritative review papers, Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy is a must-have guide for midwives and maternity professionals.Trade ReviewDr Denise Tiran has once again written a must have book for health professional's wishing to safely integrate complementary therapies within post dates midwifery care. -- Claire Mayhead, Midwife and owner of Serenity Birth TherapiesAn essential read, not only for midwives and clinicians but for parents navigating through their pregnancy with hopes and plans for birth. Denise Tiran clearly narrates the pressure women face in relation to "post dates" pregnancy and challenges what has become normal practice. This book promotes reflection and discussion whilst also welcoming options and benefits of complementary therapies to enable choice and a less medicalised approach. With this book, we as professionals can return to being 'with women' to empower and enabling choice to protect normal birth and positive birth experiences. -- Nicola Rai, Senior Nurse and MidwifeAn in depth, fascinating book on postdates pregnancy and essential guide to all health professionals who support women in pregnancy, at a time when maternity services are facing a medical induction epidemic. -- Fiona Richmond SRN, RM, Diploma in Midwifery Complementary Therapies NHS Midwife and Business Owner of Fionabirthing (Ante natal education and complementary therapies in Midwifery)Fascinating...it offers a comprehensive look at these modalities, including real traditional approaches to postdates pregnancy, including foods. Denise's style is refreshingly frank and honest around a subject which is often contentious. With her many years of experience and extremely full references section for each chapter, this is a book that should be on your bookshelf if you have any desire to work with this particular client base. * Jo Kellett, In Essence: Journal of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists *

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Book SynopsisOur increased knowledge and appreciation of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) has been making headlines across medical research and practice. Stretched to the Limits is the first text to apply this new understanding directly to midwifery. The book details the effects of hEDS on the different bodily systems, and the implications for pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally. Midwives and doulas are likely, at some point in their careers, to come across women with this most common sub-type. hEDS affects at least 1 in 5,000 women but they frequently find themselves on a care pathway more suitable for those with other, rarer, subtypes such as classic EDS (cEDS) or vascular EDS (vEDS). Additionally, much of the advice detailed here will also help to support the 20% of the population with more generalised hypermobility. This book is, therefore, essential reading for empowering midwives and doulas to feel confident in their understanding of hEDS, so that they can best inform and support their clients and colleagues with the most appropriate care. It will also provide a valuable resource for those with hEDS to share with their care team and advocate for their needs when planning pregnancy and birth.Trade ReviewStretched to the limits is the missing link in information to families and health professionals alike. It explains the effects of EDS on all the systems of the body, and as a health professional gave me insight and information that was vital to holistic care. -- Linda Ayres, MidwifeThis book is a must-read for anyone with EDS, pregnant or not! I've learnt more from reading Stretched to the Limits than years of searching for answers from doctors and specialists. -- Josie Searle, Mother with EDSThis book is like no other textbook I have read before, it is both informative and reassuring. Offering clear explanations and recommendations for care. It is an essential read for health professionals and Doulas providing support to women with hEDS. -- Karen Mitchell, Infant Feeding Specialist, Birth & Postnatal Doula

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Book SynopsisHenshaw (psychiatry, University of Keele, UK) and Elliott (consultant clinical psychologist, St Thomas' Hospital, UK) provide guidance for health care professionals on the controversies surrounding screening for perinatal depression and on good practice in the use of screening tools. International contributors, with backgrounds in psychiatry, psychology, medicine, nursing, midwifery, and social work, discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the available screening methods, and investigate women's perceptions of the usefulness of screening. Ethnic minority experiences and screening programs in developing countries are also considered.'- Book News'The book considers a variety of issues and identifies agreement in ideas and continuing debates. Whether the reader is concerned with women's views of screening, the role of the midwife, screening in the US, Australia or developing countries, screening of women with serious mental illness, Black Caribbean women's views of screening, health visitor intuition and much more, there is something here for them. Each chapter, often drawing on the author's own work, stands on its own. Tutors, researchers, practitioners and students should be able to use the relevant parts to challenge their thinking, reflect on their practice and ask yet more questions about this significant subject.'- Community PractitionerScreening for perinatal depression is now widely undertaken in the UK and Europe and is attracting increasing attention. This much-needed text provides guidance for health care professionals on the issues and controversies surrounding screening and on good practice in the use of screening tests.An international author team with backgrounds in psychiatry, psychology, medicine and nursing has been brought together to discuss the available screening methods, their advantages and drawbacks. The authors investigate women's perceptions of the accessibility and usefulness of screening and of the roles of professionals (e.g. primary care staff and health visitors), and also look at ethnic minority women's experiences of health services. The role of the UK National Screening Committee is explored, along with the problems faced when implementing screening programmes in developing countries.This comprehensive and practical book will enable mental health professionals, social workers and health visitors to provide sensitive and informed services to women at risk of perinatal depression.Table of ContentsForeword John Cox Introduction. Carol Henshaw. 1. Screening, the role and recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee. Judy Shakespeare, GP, Oxford, UK. 2. Advantages and disadvantages of screening in clinical settings. Tessa Leverton, Imperial College School of Medicine. 3. One bite of the cherry: a resource dilemma. Sheelah Seeley and Ann Girling. 4. Two bites of the cherry: one solution? Philip Boyce and Caroline Bell University of Sydney, Australia. 5. The EPDS as a tool for identifying new onset depression within the first postpartum year. Kathleen Peindl, Epidemiologist, Louisville, USA. 6. Screening in the context of integrated perinatal care. Bryanne Barnett, Patricia Glossop, Stephen Matthey, University of New South Wales, Australia, and Helen Stewart Liverpool Health Service, Australia. 7. The status of postpartum depression screening in the United States. Lisa Segre and Mike O'Hara, University of Iowa, USA. 8. Screening in developing countries. Dominic Lee and Tony Chung, Chinese University of Hong Kong. 9. Screening where there is no screening scale. Abi Sobowale, Sheffeld South West PCT, UK and Cheryll Adams Community Health Visitors' and Practitioners' Association, UK. 10. Screening for women at risk of severe mental illness. Margaret Oates, University of Nottingham, UK. 11. Screening and the role of the midwife. Mary Ross-Davie, Borders NHS Trust, Scotland, Lucinda Green and Sandra Elliott, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. 12. The Postpartum Depression Screening Scale. Cheryl Beck, University of Connecticut, USA. 13. What is the EPDS measuring and how should we use it in research? Josephine Green, University of York, UK. 14. Screening for perinatal depression: a denial of human reality. Walter Barker, Early Childhood Development Centre, Bristol, UK. 15. Acceptability of using the EPDS as a screening tool for postnatal depression. Jan Cubison, Sheffield Care Trust, UK and Jane Munro, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. 16. What do black Caribbean women think about screening with the EPDS? Dawn Edge, University of Salford, UK. Conclusions. Sandra Elliott. Appendix 1. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Appendix 2. Bibliography of available translations and validation studies of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Postpartum Depression Screening Scale and other instruments used during pregnancy and postpartum. Appendix 3. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: guidelines for its use as part of a maternal mood assessment. Briege Coyle and Cheryll Adams, References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive and empowering guide to facilitating a positive pregnancy and birth experience, and ensuring lasting emotional and physical health for mother and baby. Countering increasingly medicalized attitudes towards pregnancy and birth among many healthcare providers, this research-based book discusses the benefits of a more natural approach. It reveals the often undisclosed effects on a child's long-term development of accepted medical practices, such as induction, C-section, surgical interventions and pain-relief medications. It offers advice on how these practices can be avoided, for example with techniques to encourage optimal fetal positioning, by optimising the birth environment, and through drug-free pain management methods. Ultimately, it enables practitioners to support parents in informed, confident decision-making by giving a balanced account of the complex array of options available throughout pregnancy and birth. With invaluable contributions from midwives, doulas, mothers, and doctors, and tried-and-tested advice on sleep, exercise, diet and therapies, this will a very useful reference for anyone working with women and babies. The information will also be relevant to prospective and new parents.Trade ReviewI love the depth and breadth of this book, the clear honest writing and the amazing amount of wisdom offered to new parents. I can honestly say that it is the kind of book I want all parents and professionals to read, and yet there hasn't been one like it... I just love it. -- Dominique Sakoilsky, Founder of Relaxed Birth and ParentingA comprehensive and compassionate guide for parents wanting to make informed and gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. -- Dr Sarah J. Buckley, MB, ChB, Dip Obst, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle MotheringWe should do all possible to promote this book and its profoundly important message. Our species' survival may well depend upon it. -- Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of 'Magical Child' and 'The Crack in the Cosmic Egg'Table of ContentsPreface. Disclaimer. 1. Introduction. 2. What Choices do Women Really Have? 3. Birth from the Baby's Perspective. 4. Attitudes towards Babies. 5. Awareness and Consciousness during Pregnancy. 6. Psychological Health in Pregnancy. 7. Strategies to Help Mood and Awareness. 8. Managing Sleep in Pregnancy. 9. Pregnancy Tests - the pros and cons. 10. Medication during Pregnancy. 11. Environmental Impacts on Pregnancy. 12. Helping Achieve Optimal Fetal Positioning. 13. The Secret Life of the Sphincter - Undisturbed Birth and Pelvic Floor. 14. Home Birth versus Hospital. 15. Natural Strategies for Managing Pain in Labor and Childbirth. 16. Waterbirths. 17. Spiritual Childbirth and Spiritual Midwifery. 18. Physical Imprinting at Birth. 19. Psychological Ramifications of a Difficult Birth. 20. The Downsides of Pain Relief during Labor. 21. Induction. 22. Caesareans. 23. Surgical Interventions - how to minimise their impact. 24. The Microbiome. 25. Babies after Birth. 26. The Role of Midwives. 27. Treatments for Mothers and Babies after Birth. 28. A Note on Crying and Sleep. 29. Barriers to Change. 30. Conclusions. Appendix 1. Nutrition during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Appendix 2. Resources and Contact Details. References. Biographies.

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Book SynopsisGroups for parents, babies and toddlers, spanning the 1001 critical days from late pregnancy up to age two, are an effective way of supporting expectant and new parents by helping them to become more attuned, sensitive and empathic towards their child.Contributors bring together a range of theoretical perspectives to show different ways to facilitate groups that combine mindfulness and psychological insight to promote bonding, attunement and mind-mindedness, and to prevent abuse and neglect. Case examples show a range of techniques that can be used, including baby massage, movement therapy, Video Interaction Guidance, Watch Wait Wonder and psychotherapeutic interventions. Examples include an in-patient mother-baby unit, community and health centres in the UK, to international examples in Greece, Kenya and New Zealand. Chapters illustrate practical and clinical aspects of running groups, the associated challenges, and highlights the importance of professional collaboration in a benign environment.Weaving the Cradle is full of ideas and insights for those already running groups, as well as for those considering it, across health, social care and education settings.Trade ReviewThis book is a treasure trove of inspiring work with parents and babies in groups. I was impressed by the honesty and reflectiveness of the diverse facilitators and families who reveal their feelings of anxiety, disappointment, irritation and joy, their mistakes and successes. If only there were such powerfully supportive groups like this in every neighbourhood. -- Dr Sue Gerhardt, author of Why Love Matters, co-founder of OXPIP (Oxford Parent Infant Project)Here we have a real dynamo of a book which pumps out the energy, commitment and skills of all its contributors. This overview of the many different ways therapeutic groups can provide help and support to vulnerable parents who may be struggling to manage with their baby, or apprehensive about the baby to be, is an inspiration to all those who engage with such parents. This is preventative intervention at its most inventive.Those who work in children's centres, will find this a resource full of the different communities they serve and are so central to. This is relationship-based practice at its best. -- Robin Balbernie, Consultant Child Psychotherapist, Infant Mental Health Specialist, Clinical Director of PIP UKThis is just the sort of record we need of the work done by children's centres and their partners, and the outcomes achieved through this work. -- Karen Walker, Centre Manager, North & North Wast Abingdon Children's CentresThis inspiring book has been skilfully woven by Monika Celebi with the same loving care that each chapter author shows towards the parents and their babies. Indeed a triumph of collaboration, clear writing with great depth, and a joy to read. -- Hilary Kennedy, Educational Psychologist CPsychol, AFBPsS, Video Interaction Guidance (AVIGuk) Practitioner, SupervisorThis valuable manual for practitioners acknowledges that mothering poses both wondrous moments and difficult challenges, especially when baby care reactivates unprocessed visceral residues. Chapters illustrate how multi-faceted 'attachment-based' group interventions increase parental sensitivity, empathy, and mentalization, delivered across venues and continents. -- Joan Raphael-Leff, Psychoanalyst/Transcultural Psychologist and Leader, Academic Faculty for Psychoanalytic Research, Anna Freud Centre, LondonThis is the first book on early years and family interventions to bring together so many different approaches, and to speak both an academic and everyday language, making it accessible to a wide readership, including parents (...) Departing from recent trends in early years work, the authors show no intention of giving 'good parenting' or being didactic. Rather, they show how depth therapeutic approaches have the potential to draw out healthier relationships within families from difficult and/or vulnerable backgrounds (...) The chapters make it impossible to forget the sociocultural context in which work is currently taking place - austerity, cuts, and neoliberal indifference, both to human distress and to the societal roots of such despair. -- Sissy Lykou, UKCP and ADMP registered integrative psychotherapist and dance movement therapist * Therapy Today *Celebi has edited the work of professionals whose backgrounds range from psychotherapy to outreach work focusing on group work with parents and children under five years old. The book is a great resource for counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers and other professionals; as well as for families with children under five years old. -- Sissy Lykou, UKCP and ADMP registered integrative psychotherapist and dance movement therapist * Private Practice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. About the authors. Foreword by Jane Barlow. Introduction - Monika Celebi. National Video Interaction Guider and Supervisor, Consultant Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, UK. Part One: Supporting early attachment in the community. 1. Therapeutic touch groups as portal to engage and encourage sensitive care giving. Monika Celebi, Camille Kalaja, Maternity Outreach Worker, UK and Bobby Taylor, Parent-Infant Therapist, UK. 2. Health care baby clinics as opportunities for developing emotionally rewarding group experiences between parents and babies. Jessica James, Group Analyst, Anna Freud Centre, UK. 3. The Eve Project - dancing with baby - supporting young families in the community. Ruth Price, Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy in the UK (ADMPUK). 4. Roots and Blossoms - a children's centre's role in nurturing groups for vulnerable parents starting in pregnancy. Monika Celebi, Lisa Clayden, Midwife, UK Cristina Franklin, Florence Park Childrens Centre, Oxfordshire County Council, UK and Norma Thompson, Children's Center Manager, UK. 5. VIMA (Step) - a Greek early intervention program promoting attachment between parents and children to prevent abuse and neglect. Korina Hatzinikolaou, Developmental Psychologist, Greece, Katerina Ydraiou, Child Protection Specialist, Greece, Eleni Agathonos, Scientific Counsellor, Greece, Myrto Nielsen, Scientific Counsellor, Greece and Klio Geroulanou, Primary Care Physician, Greece. Part Two. Using video to enhance attunement. 6. Fun With Mum - strengthening the bonds loosened by postnatal depression using video interaction guidance. Penny Rackett, Educational Psychologist and Advanced VIG Supervisor, UK and Bridget Macdonald, Learning and Development Consultant (Workforce Development Team), Suffolk County Council, UK. 7. A Friendly Mirror - combining video interaction guidance and Watch Wait Wonder in parent baby groups. Monika Celebi. Part Three: Groups for parents and babies needing extra support. 8. 'The Ordinary Devoted Group'- experiences of developing a parent baby psychotherapy group. Caryn Onions, The Mulberry Bush School, UK. 9. Moving Bodies - Dance Movement Psychotherapy groups for mothers and babies in inpatient and outpatient perinatal mental health services. Marina Rova, East London NHS Foundation Trust, University of Roehampton, Centre for Arts Therapies Research, UK and Sarah Haddow, Dance Movement Psychotherapist, UK. 10. 'Who Helps Whom?' - a group analytic approach to working with mothers and babies within an National Health Perinatal Mental Health Service. Sheila Ritchie, Perinatal Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, NHS, UK. 11. 'When the Bough Breaks' - impact of real life babies on a mentalization group for parents, who previously have abused their children. Gerry Byrne, Consultant Nurse and Child Psychotherapist, UK and Gabbi Lees, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, NHS, UK. Part Four: Programs. 12. Baby Steps - a relationships-based perinatal group program. Angela Underdown, Researcher and Health Visitor, UK. 13. Using Indigenous Songs, Massage, Psycho-Education and Play to Develop Baby Bonding in Groups of Traumatized Parents. Caroline Feltham-King, Educational Psychologist, UK and and Rachel Moody, Head of Psychology at King Edward VI School, Southampton, UK. 14. Mellow Parenting - help for families in exceptionally difficult circumstances to make the best relationships with their children. Christine Puckering, Programme Director, Mellow Parenting, UK, Lynnaire Doherty, Early Childhood Education Teacher, New Zealand and Rachel Tainsh, Chartered Psychoterhapist, UK. Part Five: Reflective Practice. 15. Strong Bonds To Hold The Cradle - supervision as a safe space to share parent baby group work. Margaret Gallop, Consultant Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, UK. 16. Holding On To Hope - supporting group facilitators to attune to vulnerable mothers and babies using a reflective method. Moira McCutcheon, Educational Psychologist, UK and Tamara Hassan 17. Empowering professionals to facilitate parent baby groups - teaching attunement. Monika Celebi and Catherine O'Keefe, Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, UK. Final thoughts. Monika Celebi. Resources

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Book SynopsisThe complete textbook on complementary therapies in maternity care, this book addresses how midwives and other birth professionals can use or advise on complementary therapies for pregnant, labouring and new mothers.Almost 90% of women may be using complementary therapies during pregnancy and birth, and increasingly midwives and doulas incorporate therapies into their care of women, so it is vital that they and other professionals in the maternity care field are aware of safe and appropriate use based on contemporary evidence. Therapies covered include acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, reflexology, yoga, massage and hypnosis.This complete guide to complementary therapies in pregnancy and childbirth covers safety, effectiveness, evidence, benefits and risks, legal, ethical and professional issues based on accurate and up-to-date research.Trade ReviewMore and more women are accessing complementary therapies through their pregnancy and birth and it is essential that midwives are up to date with the current evidence to support women with safe choices. Denise Tiran is a midwife with many years of expertise in complementary therapies and this text will be a valuable resource for midwives and students. -- Gail Johnson RM, MA DPSM, PGDip Ed, Co-editor Mayes’ Midwifery 15th EdWhat a great book. The integrated conditions-based approach is readily applicable to practice, and will help readers to develop or enhance their understanding of how integration of complementary therapies into maternity practice can enhance outcomes and experiences for women. -- Charlotte Kenyon, Lead Midwife Educator, University of Huddersfield'As a midwife leading the way to raise the status of complementary therapy in maternity care, Tiran's latestbook is a welcome addition to this growing body of knowledge, and is the culmination (but hopefully not the conclusion) of more than two decades of contributing to midwifery literature. This is a resource for midwives and birth workers, broken down into clear chapters, including common therapies, professional issues and useful topics such as back pain in pregnancy and therapies for post-dates pregnancy. ... Tiran doesn't just list the range of therapies available; she also synthesises the comparative uses and weighs up the evidence in a way that empowers midwives to consider therapies according to clinical need and make professional judgements on their use.' -- Didi Craze * British Journal of Midwifery *Table of Contents1. Introduction to complementary therapies in maternity care. 2. Commonly-used complementary therapies for pregnancy and birth. 3. Professional issues. 4. Complementary therapies for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. 5. Back pain in pregnancy. 6. Complementary Therapies for Breech Presentation. 7. Complementary Therapies for Post-dates Pregnancy. 8. Complementary therapies for labour. 9. Complementary therapies for the postnatal period.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a guide for midwives and doulas who want to establish a maternity-related business offering services such as pregnancy complementary therapies, antenatal classes, lactation support or full doula care. The book is designed to help potential entrepreneurs explore whether this is the right decision for them and provides guidance on the legal, financial and business aspects of setting up in private practice, specifically tailored to maternity care. Advice is given on marketing and pricing and there is debate around the professional and ethical issues for midwives and doulas, including avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining professional integrity. Case studies of midwives and doulas who have taken the step to set up in private practice are included, and there are various activities to help the reader with their personal plans for their business.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book that provides great insight and support for those midwives, doulas and other individuals who may have the vision or an innovative idea that they wish to develop into their own private business venture but have no idea where to begin. The author Denise Tiran utilizes her own experience as midwife, lecturer, complementary practitioner and successful business woman to share a very insightful and frank step-by-step approach in establishing and maintaining a maternity-related business in a highly competitive market. It is a definite addition to undergraduate Midwifery education programmes, as it is important for future midwives and those aspiring to be leaders of the profession, to understand the intricacies of writing a business case, being cognizant of pricing and budgeting to fully appreciate the cost of everyday maternity care. Throughout the book are practical tips and activities for the reader to undertake and devise their personal business plans as well as a number of case studies from courageous midwives who have taken the step to set up their private practice: giving the content authenticity and credibility whilst at the same time endorsing the ethical, legal and professional considerations, that the midwife/doula entrepreneur must fully understand. It will certainly be a key text for the trail blazing 4-year undergraduate MSci Midwifery with Leadership programme at the University of Leicester! -- Professor Jayne E Marshall FRCM, PFHEA, PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RGN, Foundation Professor of Midwifery, University of LeicesterAs a midwife of 40 years, and having very recently ventured into a business arena, I found Denise Tiran's new book The Business of Maternity Care a timely and valuable resource. Although my enterprise is focused on learning for student midwives and midwives, I found the introduction to the concept of business for midwives and the advice and tips shared reassuring and helpful. This book would also be useful to other health care workers who venture into this new world. -- Dr Sheena Byrom RM OBE, Director all4maternityThis book is a clear, comprehensive guide to setting up a business. It is packed with detail, yet proved to be interesting and thought-provoking on many levels. I read it in an afternoon but found it succinct and 'meaty'. I would definitely recommend this book (and already have) to anyone starting a maternity business. There don't seem to be many stones left unturned and there is a pervading positive, supportive but realistic approach throughout the book to setting up a private practice or social enterprise. -- Brydon Williams, Clinical Supervisor for Midwives, Wales * MIDIRS Midwifery Digest *

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Book SynopsisWith statistics showing that 1 in 5 women have experienced some form of sexual abuse, it is likely that all birth professionals will support a survivor of such abuse at some point during their career. This book provides practical advice for those supporting these women throughout their pregnancy, labour, and postnatal periods.The impact of past sexual abuse on women during these periods is often underestimated, and this book shows the need for greater compassion and understanding in maternity services regarding this issue. Drawing on a vast range of research and expertise, this book includes details on the identifiable behaviours of survivors, how to respond when someone says they are a survivor, positive stories, and appropriate language to use. This book is for any care provider who wants to help pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period become a healing experience for those carrying trauma, and to support these survivors with compassion, respect and kindness.Trade ReviewMany women who have experienced sexual abuse find giving birth traumatising. Using vivid and moving case studies, this book offers excellent guidance on supporting those women to have a better experience of pregnancy, labour and birth. It will be an invaluable resource for health professionals working in this area. -- Kim Thomas, CEO, Birth Trauma AssociationKicki's book is a compelling reminder that being treated with kindness, dignity and respect is the number one source of safety in maternity care. Practical, accessible and with the voices of survivors threaded through every page, this is a must-read for all those who aspire to trauma informed and human rights centred practice. -- Maria Booker, Programmes Director, BirthrightsIt is great to see a book dedicated to guiding health professionals to support survivors of sexual abuse when they are pregnant and giving birth. This is an area of maternity care that can cause exacerbation of trauma for women if handled poorly and the opportunity for growth and healing if handled well. The health provider sits in that juncture between further trauma and a pathway to healing and this is a serious responsibility that can weigh heavily on us without guidance. This book provides that guidance. -- Hannah Dahlen, Professor of Midwifery, Western Sydney UniversityThis book is so needed - although I truly wish it wasn't. We need more empathy in the birth room, so that no woman needs to feel she has to disclose her history in order to be treated with gentleness and respect. -- Milli Hill, Founder of the Positive Birth Movement and author of 'The Positive Birth Book' and 'Give Birth Like a Feminist'This is a very important area to address, and the content will be very useful for the target audience. The integration of women's stories provides very effective insights into what matters for pregnant women who have experienced sexual abuse specifically, and for pregnant women in general. -- Soo Downe, Professor of Midwifery Studies, UCLanTable of ContentsAbout this bookIntroduction1. What we know2. Working with survivors; pregnancy and birth3. Things to consider4. Working with survivors; the postnatal period5. Healing through birthConclusion

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Book SynopsisHealth resources are becoming increasingly constrained. So it is essential that professionals, and the public, recognise the need to work together in establishing local priorities and collaborate in their implementation. Priority Setting and The Public challenges many widely accepted beliefs and perceptions. It links together academic literature, critical overviews of methods and approaches with practical applications and original research. It shows the different approaches to engaging the public, challenges and how progress can be achieved. A wide number of methods, from a range of disciplines are described, reviewed and guidance is given on factors to consider for selection. This book is essential reading for all health service and primary care organisations, especially those responsible for resource allocation, clinical governance and public health.Trade Review"'Excellent. This book is a welcome relief. It provides a robust, common-sense approach to a complex but highly important set of themes. Those wanting a basic 'how to' guide will not be disappointed, but nor will readers who want to examine the theoretical underpinnings of a particular topic. The academic work is there aplenty, but it is made to serve real life experience, which in this instance is how it should be.' Ian Stuart-Hamilton, in the Foreword"Table of ContentsThe assessment of older adults. Defining ‘registered nursing care’ and ‘nursing needs’. The role of decisions and judgements as part of the assessment process. Making an accurate assessment. Sources of information in the assessment process. Ethical, professional and legal requirements to involve older adults in decisions about their care.

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Book SynopsisIncreasingly, genomics is having an impact on mainstream healthcare. All health professionals will now be required to understand basic genetic concepts, but the depth of knowledge required will vary according to the role of the practitioner, and the setting in which he or she works. Following the success of Genetics for Healthcare Professionals by Skirton and Patch, which was written for practitioners at foundation level, Applied Genetics in Healthcare approaches the issues of genetic healthcare at a more advanced level and is primarily intended as a handbook for those training or working as genetic specialists. However, the book will also be a useful resource for practitioners who specialize in particular fields of healthcare that require knowledge of genetics in specific topics. Those experienced in genetic healthcare will find the book to be a valuable handbook and a source of references for wider reading. All of the authors have worked extensively in the field of genetic healthcare and have used their experience in both genetics nursing and genetics counseling to create a working handbook that is rooted in clinical practice. Table of Contents1. Introduction to Genetic Healthcare 2. Foundations in Genetic Science 3. Working Practically in Genetic Healthcare 4. Working Professionally in Genetic Healthcare 5. Working to Support Families 6. Working as an Educator for Families and Professionals 7. Working as a Researcher 8. Autosomal-Dominant Inheritance 9. Autosomal-Recessive Inheritance 10. X-linked Inheritance 11. Familial Cancer 12. Chromosomal and Non-Traditional Patterns of Inheritance 13. Multifactorial Inheritance and Common Diseases

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to provide a straightforward summary of the knowledge required for examinations in specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Part Two of the examination for Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists would be a good example. The volume is intended as a companion to the highly successful Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology which covers the knowledge required for preliminary examinations. Increasingly, examinations of all types are based on multiple choice questions (MCQ) or structured answer questions (SAQ). No apology is made for the fact that the present book addresses the sort of "fact" which lends itself to testing by this approach. Thus, there is little discussion of speculative or contentious areas, no account of present or future research, and no references. Numerous excellent books are available which cover these topics in a much fuller and more discursive manner, and the present volume does not seek to emulate them. Even the most apparently immutable facts are subject to periodic revision. We have attempted to present the "state-of-the-a.rt": most of the material is generally if not universally accepted. A particular problem arises with numerical information. Frequencies of diseases, frequency of clinical findings, efficiency of diagnostic tests and therapies, have almost always been the subject of numerous different studies, each of which yields somewhat different results.Table of ContentsSection I Obstetrics.- 1 Obstetric Statistics.- Birth Rate.- Maternal Mortality.- Fetal, Neonatal and Postneonatal Mortality.- 2 Diagnosis of Pregnancy and Assessment of Gestational Age.- Diagnosis of Pregnancy.- Assessment of Gestational Age.- Hyperemesis Gravidarum.- 3 Antenatal Care.- Tests of Fetal Well-being.- 4 Miscarriage.- Causes of Miscarriage.- Threatened Miscarriage.- Inevitable and Incomplete Miscarriage.- Missed Miscarriage.- Cervical Incompetence.- Congenital Anomalies of the Uterus.- Recurrent Miscarriage.- Septic Miscarriage.- Induced Abortion.- 5 Ectopic Pregnancy.- Causes of Ectopic Pregnancy.- Clinical Features of Ectopic Pregnancy.- Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy.- Abdominal Pregnancy.- 6 Gestational Trophoblastic Tumours.- Hydatidiform Mole.- Choriocarcinoma.- 7 Congenital Abnormalities.- Genetic Defects.- Environmentally Induced Abnormalities.- Multisystem Abnormalities.- Screening for Congenital Abnormalities.- 8 Rhesus Disease.- Diagnosis.- Management.- Prognosis.- 9 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy.- Classification.- Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension.- Gestational Hypertension.- Pre-eclampsia.- Eclampsia.- Management of Fluid Retention in Pregnancy.- Prognosis of Hypertensive Disease in Pregnancy.- 10 Antepartum Haemorrhage.- Abruptio Placentae.- Placenta Praevia.- “Indeterminate” APH.- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).- 11 Disorders Involving Amniotic Fluid.- Hydramnios.- Oligohydramnios.- Amniotic Fluid Embolism.- Intra-amniotic Infection.- 12 Premature Labour.- Management.- Outcome.- Perinatal Mortality and Morbidity.- Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes.- 13 Multiple Pregnancy.- Mechanisms of Twinning.- Complications of Multiple Pregnancy.- Antenatal Management of Twins.- Management of Labour.- 14 Maternal Diseases in Pregnancy.- Cardiovascular Disease.- Respiratory System.- Neurological Disease.- Genitourinary Disease.- Musculoskeletal Disease.- Gastrointestinal Disease.- Endocrine Diseases.- Acute Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy.- Malignant Disease.- Skin Disease.- Haematological Disorders.- Haematological Malignancies.- 15 Normal Labour.- Mechanisms and Course of Labour.- Normal Delivery.- Induction of Labour.- Analgesia.- 16 Abnormal Labour.- Prolonged Labour.- Abnormal Presentation.- Monitoring of Fetal Well-being During Labour.- Delay in Second Stage.- Prolapse of the Cord.- Ruptured Uterus.- Impacted Shoulders.- 17 The Puerperium.- Postpartum Haemorrhage.- Infection.- Other Urinary Tract Problems.- Psychiatric Disorders.- Thromboembolism.- Breast Feeding and Breast Problems.- 18 The Neonate.- Examination of the Newborn.- Asphyxia.- Resuscitation of the Newborn.- Specific Problems of the Neonate.- 19 Obstetric Operations.- Amniocentesis.- Chorionic Villus Sampling.- Fetoscopy and Cordocentesis.- Termination of Pregnancy.- Sterilisation.- Cervical Suture.- Version for Breech Presentation.- Caesarean Section.- Forceps Delivery.- Ventouse Delivery.- Episiotomy and Repair (Including Tears).- Manual Removal of Placenta.- Section II Gynaecology.- 20 Menstrual Disorders.- Puberty.- Menorrhagia.- Mechanisms of Menstruation.- Primary Amenorrhoea.- Secondary Amenorrhoea.- Premature Menopause.- Dysmenorrhoea.- The Premenstrual Syndrome.- Dyspareunia.- 21 Menopause.- Stages of the Climacteric.- Postmenopausal Endocrinology.- Anatomical Changes in the Climacteric.- Pathology of the Climacteric.- Clinical Features.- Types of HRT and its Side-Effects.- Postmenopausal Bleeding.- 22 Virilism and Hirsutism.- Virilism.- Hirsutism.- 23 Genital Infections.- Infections and Related Conditions of the Vulva.- Vaginal Infections.- Cervicitis.- Pelvic Infections.- Other Infections.- Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.- Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Non-genital).- 24 Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Vulva.- Benign Tumours of the Vulva.- Other Benign Vulval Swellings.- Vulval Dystrophies.- Premalignant Conditions of the Vulva.- Carcinoma of the Vulva.- Rare Malignant Tumours of the Vulva.- 25 Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Vagina.- Benign Tumours of the Vagina.- Carcinoma of the Vagina.- 26 Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Cervix.- Benign Tumours of the Cervix.- Carcinoma-in-situ of the Cervix.- Microinvasive Carcinoma.- Carcinoma of the Cervix.- Carcinoma of the Cervix in Pregnancy.- 27 Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Endometrium.- Benign Tumours of the Endometrium.- Carcinoma of the Endometrium.- 28 Benign and Malignant Tumours of the Myometrium.- Benign Tumours of the Myometrium: Fibroids.- Fibroids During Pregnancy.- Metastasising Fibroids.- Malignant Non-epithelial Tumours of the Uterus.- 29 Tumours of the Ovary.- Benign Tumours of the Ovary.- Special Tumours of the Ovary.- Malignant Epithelial Tumours of the Ovary.- 30 Infertility.- Aetiology.- Management.- 31 Contraception.- Natural Family Planning.- Barrier Methods.- The Intrauterine Contraceptive Device.- Hormonal Contraception.- 32 Genitourinary Tract Disorders.- Urodynamic Investigations.- Stress Incontinence.- Detrusor Instability.- Retention of Urine.- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).- Fistulae.- Prolapse.- 33 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.- Endometriosis.- Adenomyosis.- 34 Congenital Uterine and Vaginal Abnormalities.- 35 Gynaecological Operations.- Vulvectomy.- Vaginal Repair.- Colposcopy and Cervical Operations.- Dilatation and Curettage.- Hysterectomy.- Tubal Surgery.- Ovarian Surgery.- Laparoscopy.- Hysteroscopy.- Pre- and Postoperative Care.

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Book SynopsisFocused, highly structured chapters cover must-know information in easy-to-read language with a colorful visual design that makes concepts easier to grasp. Carefully curated content includes only what most LPN students need to know. Instructional features in each chapter organise and highlight important concepts.Table of Contents Unit One: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 1. Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2. Culture 3. Women's Health Promotion Across the Life Span Unit Two: Pregnancy and the Family 4. Human Reproduction and Fetal Development 5. Physical and Psychological Changes of Pregnancy 6. Nursing Care During Pregnancy 7. Promoting a Healthy Pregnancy 8. Nursing Care of the Woman With Complications During Pregnancy Unit Three: Birth and the Family 9. Nursing Care During Labor and Childbirth 10. Nursing Care of the Woman With Complications During Labor and Birth 11. Birth-Related Procedures Unit Four: Postpartum Period and the Family 12. Postpartum Nursing Care 13. Postpartum Complications Unit Five: The Newborn 14. Physiological and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn 15. Nursing Care of the Newborn 16. Newborn Nutrition 17. Nursing Care of the Newborn at Risk Unit Six: Growth and Development 18. Health Promotion of the Infant: Birth to One Year 19. Health Promotion of the Toddler 20. Health Promotion of the Preschooler 21. Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child 22. Health Promotion of the Adolescent Unit Seven: Pediatric Concerns and Considerations 23. Nursing Care of the Hospitalized Child 24. Acutely Ill Children and Their Needs 25. Adapting to Chronic Illness and Supporting the Family Unit 26. The Abused Child Unit Eight: Deviations in Pediatric Health 27. Child With a Neurological Condition 28. Child With a Sensory Impairment 29. Child With a Mental Health Condition 30. Child With a Respiratory Condition 31. Child With a Cardiac Condition 32. Child With a Metabolic Condition 33. Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition 34. Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition 35. Child With a Genitourinary Condition 36. Child With a Skin Condition 37. Child With a Communicable Disease 38. Child With an Oncological or Hematological Condition Appendix A: Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" Abbreviation List Appendix B: Thirty-Four Types of Medical Errors and Tips for Preventing Harm: Quality and Safety Imperatives for Nurses Caring for Patients Across the Developmental Period Appendix C: Universal and Standard Precautions for Preventing Disease Transmission Appendix D: Conversion Factors Appendix E: Common Medication Administration Calculations in Pediatrics Glossary Credits Index

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Book SynopsisHow to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader is an indispensable guide for all nurses and midwives who wish to develop and improve their practice as leaders.Trade ReviewLeadership is a well researched and described topic that is relevant to professions throughout health and social care. This book, which was written in collaboration with the NHS Leadership Academy, focuses on real-life experiences of nurses and midwifes who have faced leadership dilemmas. Its strength is its practical approach, based and grounded in academic theory. It starts by looking at identity and self, a vital subject for any leader. Understanding ourselves and how we want to be seen are the foundations of being a good leader and allows for personal development. As a leader, I found the book particularly useful as a reference when encountering difficult or challenging situations. The section on chairing meetings prompted me to reflect on my practice and adapt how my meetings are conducted. The topic of leadership is not a new one but how the book has been set out to address the topic is purely practical in its approach. It allows the reader freedom to reflect on practice and consider how they use their leadership skills in their day-to-day practice so it can be based on academic theory. Overall, this is a thoroughly enjoyable book relevant to health and social care professionals at all levels. - Helen Reeves, operational lead for Walsall and inpatient services, St Giles Hospice, Whittington, Staffordshire October 2018Table of ContentsAuthors vii Contributors viii Foreword by Karen Lynas ix Foreword by Jane Cummings xi Introduction xiii Part 1: Leading myself well 1 Chapter 1: To begin at the beginning … 3 David Ashton Chapter 2: Presence and personal impact 20 Philippa Williams and Jamie Ripman Chapter 3: Surviving and thriving – maintaining resilience 45 James Butcher with additional contributions from Nichola Jacob Part 2: Leading others with skill 67 Chapter 4: Getting my message across 69 John Deffenbaugh Chapter 5: Getting the best out of others 92 Alex Pett Chapter 6: Influencing with integrity 117 Louisa Hardman Chapter 7: Courageous conversations 137 Jamie Ripman and Philippa Williams Part 3: Leading collectively and collaboratively 169 Chapter 8: Moving between the dance floor and the balcony (Heifetz and Linsky 2002) 171 Nicholas Bradbury with additional contributions from Nichola Jacob Chapter 9: Helping to lead the NHS into the future 188 Caroline Alexander Catherine Eden Nichole McIntosh Natilla Henry with David Ashton Michelle Mello Afterword 201 David Ashton Jamie Ripman and Philippa Williams Index 204

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Book SynopsisBetter Births: The Midwife ''with Woman' provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all midwifery practice. Written for student midwives and qualified practitioners alike, this evidence-based textbook examines what it means to be ''with woman'' from a range of perspectives, in a variety of contexts, and in diverse areas of practice. Based on Rodgers'' evolutionary concept analysisthe theoretical approach to developing knowledge in nursing sciencethis authoritative resource systematically examines and analyses the most recent literature and evidence, presenting findings of high relevance to midwives and childbearing women with contributions from international experts. Introduces the concept of being ''with woman'' and explains the evolutionary concept analysis approach Provides insights on the relationship between woman and midwife and on fulfilling the ''with woman'' concept Reviews contemporary lTable of ContentsPreface ix Foreword xiv 1 An Evolutionary Concept Analysis 1Anna M. Brown, Kath Lawton, Lauren Brown; Victoria Walker, Lucy Jane, Paruit Cass (midwives); and Emily and Victoria (women) 2 Ethical Perspectives of Being ‘with Woman’ 23Anna M. Brown; Donna Hunt (midwife); and Emily (woman) 3 ‘With Woman’ in ‘Normal Birth’ 46Anna M. Brown; Laura Pagden, Rhiannon Brown, Donna Hunt (midwives); and Sarah, Helen, and Lissie (women) 4 ‘With Woman’ in Screening and Fetal Medicine 74Angie Bowles (Independent Midwife); Anna M. Brown; and Hannah (woman) 5 ‘With the High-Risk Woman and Neonate’ 96Anna M. Brown, Leontia Pillay, Kath Lawton, Ann Robinson; Kerry-Anne Horne, Rhiannon Brown, Victoria Walker, Julia Derrick, Amy Duncan, Olivia Boswell, Jo Willard (midwives); and Katrina (woman) and Angela* (woman) 6 ‘With Woman’ with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 130Anna M. Brown, Julia Derrick; Amy Duncan (midwives); and Joanne (woman) 7 ‘With Woman’ in Perineal Trauma 147Angie Wilson (Specialist Midwife); and Ruth* and Emilia* (women) 8 ‘With Woman’ from a Mental Health Perspective 173Nadine Page (Mental Health Specialist), Erin Pascoe (Specialist Midwife); Aisha-Sky Lindsay (midwife); and Helena* (woman) 9 ‘With Woman’ in Prison 189Anna M. Brown; Clare Cochrane (Specialist Midwife); and Women 10 ‘With the Older Woman’ 203Clare Edney (Midwife), Anna M. Brown; and Kate* and Lucy* (women) 11 ‘With the Bereaved Woman’ 221Anna M. Brown, Zara Chamberlain (Specialist Midwife); Jennie (Student Midwife); and Kitty* (woman) 12 Global Midwifery Perspective of the ‘with Woman’ Concept 245Julia Boon, Miriam Shibli and colleagues; Dina Ryan Davidson and colleagues; Elisabetta Colciago, Thorhild Borlaug, Natalie Papagiorcopulo, Alex Bell, Priscilla (midwives); and Annabel, Dina and Erin (women) Conclusion: Reflections on Midwifery Practice: Does Professional Regulation Promote a ‘With Woman’ Philosophy? 269Melvyn John Dunstall Further Reading 282 Index 283

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Book SynopsisCritical Care in Childbearing for Midwives is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide surrounding the support, care and management of critically ill women in childbearing specifically written for midwives.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction. Defining critical care, Midwives caring for critically ill women, Critical care in childbearing for midwives. Chapter 2. A team approach to providing care for the critically ill woman. Rationale behind a midwifery high dependency team, Setting up a midwifery high dependency team, Does a midwifery high dependency team make a difference?, Conclusion. Chapter 3. Autonomous practice: a critical investigation. What is autonomy?, Promoting autonomy in maternity care, Professional autonomy, Conclusion. Chapter 4. Medical disorders and the critically ill woman. Cardiac disorders, Respiratory disorders, Renal disorders, Hepatic disorders, Diabetes mellitus, Thyroid disease, Connective tissue disorders, Epilepsy. Chapter 5. Haematological disorders and the critically ill woman. Part 1: Haemoglobinopathies, Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassaemia Condition, The midwife's role in the management of haemoglobinopathies. Part 2: Thromboembolism in pregnancy, Conclusion. Chapter 6. Hypertensive disorders and the critically ill woman. Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Conclusion. Chapter 7. Haemorrhagic disorders and the critically ill woman. Background, Aetiology / physiopathology, Predisposing / risk factors, Clinical presentation, Care and management, Complications, Midwifery care. Chapter 8. Shock and the critically ill woman:. Introduction, The three phases of shock: an overview, General considerations in the assessment of shock, Hypovolaemic shock, Cardiogenic shock, Neurogenic shock, Anaphylactic shock, Septic shock. Chapter 9. Fluid balance and management for the critically ill woman. Introduction, The process of normal fluid balance, Effective fluid balance in critically ill women, Fluid management, Summary. Chapter 10. Specialist monitoring technology and skills for the critically ill woman. Introduction, Oxygen saturation: pulse oximetry, Electrocardiograms, Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring, Peripheral venous cannulation, Arterial cannulation, Central venous cannulation and central venous pressure monitoring, Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, Conclusion. Chapter 11. Anaesthesia and resuscitation of the critically ill woman. Part 1: Anaesthesia, Introduction, Implications of physiological changes of pregnancy, Care and preparation, Post-anaesthesic complications,. Part 2: Resuscitation, Introduction, Effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Emergency caesarean section, Advance life support, Drugs used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Training needs, Presence of relatives. Chapter 12. Pain management of the critically ill woman. Introduction, Normal physiology, Critically ill women and pain, Pharmacology, Management of pain, Role of the carer, Conclusion. Chapter 13. Transfer and admission to the intensive treatment unit of the critically ill woman. Identifying the deteriorating client and obstetric emergencies, Guidelines for transfer to ITU, Immediate preparation prior to transfer, Intradepartmental transfers, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Conclusion. Chapter 14. Psychological needs and care of the critically ill woman Introduction, Care in pregnancy, Crisis care, Immediate post-crisi care, Infant feeding and care, Care of the critically ill woman's family, Neonatal loss, Psychological debriefing, On-going emotional support, Care of midwives, Practice check

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Book SynopsisEssential Midwifery Practice: Public Health highlights important developments in public health over recent years and relates the implications for midwifery practice in a clear and easily understood manner. This practical text will appeal to clinical midwives who may be unsure about the relevance of the public health agenda to their every day practice. It highlights how public health underpins every midwife's practice by using examples and case histories. It addresses a wide range of public health issues pertinent to every midwife, including: smoking in pregnancy, breastfeeding, sexual health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, perinatal mental health and vulnerable groups, poverty and social exclusion.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Midwifery Public Health Agenda – Setting the Scene. Chapter 2: Health and Inequality- What can midwives do?. Chapter 3: Smoking in Pregnancy- A growing Public Health Problem. Chapter 4: Teenage Pregnancy- Everyone’s Business. Chapter 5: Sexual Health- A Potential Time Bomb. Chapter 6: Substance Abuse- What is the Problem?. Chapter 7: Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy- A Public Health Issue. Chapter 8: Maternal Mental Health- Working in Partnership. Chapter 9: Supporting Breastfeeding- Midwives Facilitating A Community Model. Chapter 10: Normal birth and Birth Centre Care- A Public Health Catalyst for Maternal and Societal Well-being

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Book SynopsisEssential Midwifery Practice: Postnatal Care summarises the important developments in postnatal care in relation to recent policy and guidance and relates the recommendations to midwifery practice in a clear and easily understood manner. With contributions from experts in the field, this practical text provides a resource for postnatal service provision in both hospital and community, offering a framework to assist midwives understand the background to care. With a focus on a woman and family centred philosophy, and community engagement models of care, this text explores issues including clinical care within the postnatal period, transition into parenthood, empowering parents, morbidity and postnatal care, the healthy newborn, and engaging vulnerable women and families. Essential Midwifery Practice: Postnatal Care forms part of a series of books that succinctly address the needs of practising midwives on a number of contemporary issues. <Table of ContentsThe History of Postnatal Care, National and International Perspectives. Contemporary Postnatal Care in the 21st Century. What do Women Think About Postnatal Care in the UK?. Transition into parenthood: Ideology and Reality. Empowering parents: Strengthening the Future. Morbidity and Postnatal Care. Baby Friendly Hospital: Baby Friendly Mother. Engaging Vulnerable Women and Families. Working with Partners; Forming the Future. The Healthy Newborn. Planned Parenthood

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Book SynopsisIntrapartum care has undergone profound changes over the past fifty years. Essential Midwifery Practice: Intrapartum Care takes a broad sweep to examine these changes and their intersection with midwifery, in particular their impact on the midwife's role during labour and birth. It is an invaluable guide for all midwives. Essential Midwifery Practice: Intrapartum Care addresses a wide range of topics including the evolution of intrapartum care, debates about knowledge, and childbirth education. It looks at birth environments, labour rhythms, working with pain, normal birth, unusual labours, and complementary therapies. Written by key experts and providing guidance on best practice, this unique and diverse text will bring readers up-to-date with the latest research and reflection in their specialist fields. Written by key experts in their respective fields coming together for the first time Provides comprehensive examination of normal birth pTable of ContentsContributors. Introduction (Denis Walsh). Chapter 1 Evolution of Current Systems of Intrapartum Care (Denis Walsh). Chapter 2 Debates about Knowledge and Intrapartum Care(Soo Downe). Chapter 3 Childbirth Education: Politics, Equality and Relevance (Mary Nolan). Chapter 4 Birth Environment (Denis Walsh). Chapter 5 Labour Rhythms (Denis Walsh). Chapter 6 Evidence for Neonatal Transition and the First Hour of Life (Judith Mercer and Debra Erikson-Owens). Chapter 7 Midwifery Presence: Philosophy, Science and Art (Holly Powell Kennedy, Tricia Anderson and Nicky Leap). Chapter 8 Skills for Working with (the Woman in) Pain (Rosemary Mander). Chapter 9 Complementary Therapies in Labour: A Woman-Centred Approach (Denise Tiran). Chapter 10 Midwifery Skills for Normalising Unusual Labours (Verena Schmid and Soo Downe). Chapter 11 Psychology and Labour Experience: Birth as a Peak Experience (Gill Thompson). Chapter 12 Sexuality in Labour and Birth: An Intimate Perspective (Sarah Buckley). Chapter 13 Spirituality and Labour Care (Jenny Hall). Chapter 14 How Midwives Should Organise to Provide Intrapartum Care (Chris McCourt). Chapter 15 Feminisms and Intrapartum Care (Mary Stewart). Chapter 16 Towards Salutogenic Birth in the 21stCentury (Soo Downe). Index.

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Book SynopsisNow in its 3rd edition, Lecture Notes: Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been extensively revised and updated to provide a concise and practical introduction to obstetrics and gynaecology for medical students and junior doctors. Starting with a section on basic science, the text is divided into six sections that explain female health needs and their management from the early years to old age. The self-assessment section is now a separate chapter, and includes Extended Matching Questions (EMQs), scenarios for practical history taking for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Part 1 looks at female reproductive anatomy and physiology. Part 2 covers the puberty and menstrual problems of young women, sub-fertility, pregnancy prevention, and sexual problems. Part 3 examines the reproductive years including pregnancy and childbirth. Part 4 covers the mature woman including meTrade Review"It's a very easy read with sound basic information including diagrams with relevant clinical points to aid understanding and assist in retention of information. ... If I were a medical student again I would definitely buy it!" (The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 2009)Table of Contents1 Basic science. PART 1 The Woman. 2 The woman as a patient. PART 2 The Young Woman. 3 Puberty and menstrual problems of young women. 4 Subfertility. 5 Pregnancy prevention. 6 Benign disease, genital tract infections and sexual problems. PART 3 The Reproductive Years. 7 The mother and fetus in pregnancy. 8 Bleeding in pregnancy. 9 The antenatal period. 10 Diseases of pregnancy. 11 Diseases in pregnancy. 12 Normal labour. 13 Abnormal labour. 14 Puerperium. 15 The newborn. PART 4 The Mature Woman. 16 Abnormal vaginal blood loss. 17 Pelvic pain. 18 Breast disease. 19 Screening for gynaecological cancer. PART 5 The Older Woman. 20 Malignant gynaecological conditions. 21 The menopause. 22 Pelvic floor disorders. PART 6 Audit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 23 Statistics of reproductive medicine. Self-assessment questions. Answers

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Book SynopsisLeadership, expertise, and collaborative working are fundamental aspects of efficient and effective healthcare. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the general theories, principles and points of good practice in each of these three areas. This general literature is then contextualised by theoretical and practical implications for maternity care, and illustrated with in-depth case studies of successful innovation and change in practice. Essential reading for all midwives, midwifery students, and others working in or studying maternity care, this book helps readers understand the theoretical underpinnings of effective leadership, expertise and collaborative ways of working. Special features: Part of the acclaimed Essential Midwifery Practice series A theoretical and practical exploration of the nature and application of leadership, expertise and collaborative working in midwifery Provides inspirational case studies of changeTrade Review“The book is well-structured and easy to read. There are numerous exemplary case studies and opportunities for self-reflection and, I would recommend it as a practical guide for those interested in developing good practice in their professional role.” (Babble, 2012) Table of ContentsContributors. Foreword. Introduction (Soo Downe, Sheena Byrom and Louise Simpson). Part I: Leadership. Introduction to Part I (Sheena Byrom). Chapter 1 Midwifery Leadership: Theory, Practice and Potential (Sheena Byrom and Lesley Kay). Chapter 2 Transformational Leadership and Midwifery: A Nested Narrative Review (Sheena Byrom, Anna Byrom and Soo Downe). Chapter 3 What Do Leaders Do to Influence Maternity Services? Midwifery Leadership As Applied to Case Studies (Sheena Byrom, Sue Henry, Mary Newburn, Cathy Warwick and Ngai Fen Cheung). Chapter 4 Leadership for Effective Change in Mother and Infant Health: Lessons Learned from a Programme of Work on Breastfeeding (Mary J. Renfrew). Part II: Expertise. Introduction to Part II (Louise Simpson). Chapter 5 The Notion of Expertise (Soo Downe and Louise Simpson). Chapter 6 Expertise in Intrapartum Midwifery Practice (Louise Simpson and Soo Downe). Chapter 7 Enhancing Expertise and Skills Through Education (Denis Walsh). Chapter 8 What is a Skilled Birth Attendant? Insights from South America (Anne Davenport). Part III: Collaboration. Introduction to Part III (Soo Downe). Chapter 9 Collaboration: Theories, Models and Maternity Care (Soo Downe and Kenny Finlayson). Chapter 10 Case Studies of Collaboration in the UK and China (Ngai Fen Cheung and Anita Fleming). Chapter 11 Using Collaborative Theories to Reduce Caesarean Section Rates and Improve Maternal and Infant Well-being (Alison Brodrick, Nicky Mason, Janet Baldwin and Sophie Cowley). Chapter 12 Bringing It All Together (Soo Downe, Louise Simpson and Sheena Byrom). Index.

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Book SynopsisA history of the re-emergence of midwifery in AmericaTrade Review"In her beautifully rendered study of midwifery in Virginia, Craven shows how the rhetoric of 'consumer choice'-a shibboleth of those promoting reproductive rights for women-excludes large segments of the childbearing population. In the best tradition of anthropology, she unpacks an irony, illustrating how our social and economic environment can simultaneously celebrate and constrain women's choices. Great stuff." -Raymond De Vries, Professor, Bioethics/Sociology/Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan and author of A Pleasing Birth: Midwifery and Maternity Care in the Netherlands "Craven makes a convincing case for her claim that a continued commitment to expanding reproductive justice is dependent on finding ways to see, and then to ameliorate, the race and class prejudices that lurk, thinly veiled, below the surface of the push for midwives. The most important contribution of this book is the author's sophisticated and nuanced historical discussion of factors that have shaped struggles over reproductive healthcare in the Unites States." - American Journal of SociologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Notes on Research and Activism Introduction: Pushing for Midwives 1 Histories of Struggle 2 The Birth of Consumer Activism for Midwives 3 Midwives in Virginia 4 Mothers in the Legislature 5 "I'm Not Really Politically Active, but ..." 6 Divisive Strategies Epilogue: Beyond Consumer Rights Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisContrasting the birthing practices of upper-class and indigenous women, this ethnography of the alternative birth movement in Mexico offers new understandings of female empowerment, citizenship, and the commodification of indigenous culture.Trade ReviewVega walks the reader through more than two years of ethnographic work…She is attentive to her own origins as a relatively well-resourced American academic in relation to the communities she studies, exercising a 'hyper-self-reflexivity' to understand the ways in which even subtle differences in appearance, language, and consumption patterns impact social inclusion. * CHOICE *[No Alternative] is a good examination of the other side of humanized birth…this book has many strengths, including its theoretical sophistication and the very important way that Vega reimagines alternative birth and its effect on different bodies and populations. Anyone interested in matters of anthropology of reproduction, race and citizenship, and Mexico would benefit from reading Vega's No Alternative. * Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology *No Alternative is a deeply theoretical and richly ethnographic critique of the relationship between traditional midwifery and the humanized birth movement in Mexico…Vega adds important provocations and depth to scholarly and activist conversations about power in health care in general, and about the intersecting forces that direct flows of knowledge and authority in the field of childbirth in particular. * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *No Alternative offers a sharp and reflexive analysis of contemporary midwifery practices in Mexico…Vega's narrative style is simultaneously sharp and smooth, making reading resemble the experience of watching a detective movie. She takes the reader from one ethnographic site to the next as if they had been seamlessly lived...This strategy gives fluidity to the narrative while also endowing force and clarity to her arguments. * Reproductive BioMedicine and Society Online *No Alternative demonstrates that the study of childbirth is a lens through which one can unearth social realities and analyse the dynamics of inequities under the guise of postmodern, well-intentioned liberation movements…This project accomplishes its goals of demonstrating how women's bodies and their reproductive options (or lack thereof) are sites where race, class and gender are created and transnational economies play out. It makes crucial intellectual interventions in the evolving fields of medical anthropology and transnational feminist studies. * Journal of Latin American Studies *[No Alternative] should be of interest to sociologists teaching classes on reproduction, medical sociology, development, and global and transnational processes. * American Journal of Sociology *[Vega] offers an insightful analysis of the political economy of midwifery networks in Mexico...With precise, careful analysis of newly popularized 'traditional' childbirth practices, Vega illuminates how the celebrated promise of midwifery reifies existing disparities that are derived from an imbrication of colonial legacies and neoliberal market logics... Vega’s exciting field site and her astute scholarship...turns most of the basic premises of the anthropology of reproduction on its head. This is a welcome addition to the recently flourishing critical scholarship on race and reproduction. * Anthropological Quarterly *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Commodifying Indigeneity: Politics of Representation 2. Humanized Birth: Unforeseen Politics of Parenting 3. Intersectionality: A Contextual and Dialogical Framework 4. A Cartography of “Race” and Obstetric Violence 5. (Ethno)Medical (Im)Mobilities Conclusion: Destination Birth—Time and Space Travel Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisLEARN–APPLY–ASSESSText An expertly designed, balanced presentation of evidence-based nursing care that meets the needs of today’s students and instructors in person, online, or hybrid for combination or separate courses. A unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and research supporting the goal of caring for women, families and children in in traditional and community settings. A thematic organization reflects the state-of-the-art in nursing today through ‘Holistic Care,’ ‘Critical Thinking,’ ‘Validating Practice,’ and ‘Tools of Care,’ each with special features to foster the development of the skills and clinical judgment integral to the delivery of quality nursing care. Davis Advantage (Personalized Learning, Clinical Judgment, and Quizzing) Personalized Learning engages students through videos and interactive activities that present key concepts in a way that makes content more relatable and understandable. Clinical Judgment challenges students with complex questions that align with the cognitive areas of the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, requiring careful analysis, synthesis of the data, and critical thinking Quizzing provides thousands of NCLEX®-style questions (including alternate format questions) and detailed rationales to test students’ knowledge and promote in-depth understanding Personalized Learning Plans and dashboards track students’ progress across their assignments and highlight where they need to focus their study time Actionable analytics allow instructors to track comprehension and participation, monitor performance, and identify areas for remediation Personalized Teaching Plans provide instructors with engaging lesson plans and activities that can be leveraged in both virtual and in-person classroom settings Integrated ebook allows students to reference the textbook anytime, anywhere Davis Advantage for Maternal-Child Nursing Care combines an innovative text with an immersive online program that make this challenging but must-know content easier to master by making learning personal. Together, they create a seamless experience that tracks each student’s progress and assesses their knowledge until they have mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in class, clinical, and practice.An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage. Or choose the all-digital Instant Access option, which includes the ebook and immediate access to Davis Advantage.TEXTBOOK Streamlined, redesigned, and revised by a new author team, the 3rd Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year Award winner offers the perfect balance of maternal and child nursing care with the right depth and breadth of coverage for students in today’s maternity/pediatric courses. And, it’s accompanied by six online bonus chapters covering the role of the nurse in promoting women’s health. A unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, and research supports the goal of caring for women, families, and children, not only in traditional hospital settings, but also wherever they live, work, study, or play. Clear, concise, and easy to follow, the content is organized around four major themes, holistic care, critical thinking, validating practice, and tools for care that help students to learn and apply the material. ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE)Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students and helps them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN—Personalized LearningThe foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life.APPLY—Clinical JudgmentClinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes.ASSESS—QuizzingQuizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams.New To This Edition: FREE, 3-year access to Davis Advantage Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the art and science of nursing practice today Streamlined and redesigned to make the content more relevant, student friendly and easier to teach. Table of Contents I. Foundations in the Nursing Care of Maternal, Family, and Child Care 1. Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum II. The Process of Human Reproduction 2. Reproduction 3. Conception and Development of the Embryo and Fetus III. The Prenatal Journey 4. Physiological and Psychosocial Changes During Pregnancy 5. Promoting a Healthy Pregnancy 6. Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Pregnancy IV. The Birth Experience 7. The Process of Labor and Birth 8. Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Labor and Birth V. Care of the New Family 9. Physiological Transition of the Newborn 10. Caring for the Newborn at Risk 11. Caring for the Postpartal Woman and Her Family 12. Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During the Postpartal Period VI. Foundations in Nursing Care of Children 13. Caring for the Developing Child 14. Developmentally Appropriate Nursing Care Across Care Settings 15. Caring for the Child With a Respiratory Condition?? 16. Caring for the Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition?? 17. Caring for the Child With a Cardiovascular Condition?? 18. Caring for the Child With an Immunological or Infectious Condition?? 19. Caring for the Child With an Endocrinological or Metabolic Condition?? 20. Caring for the Child With a Neurological or Sensory Condition?? 21. Caring for the Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition?? 22. Caring for the Child With an Integumentary Condition?? 23. Caring for the Child With a Genitourinary Condition?? 24. Caring for the Child With a Hematological Condition?? 25. Caring for the Child With a Cognitive or Psychosocial Impairment 26. Caring for the Child With Cancer?? 27. Caring for the Child with a Chronic Condition, Disability, or End-of-Life Care Appendices A. Centigrade to Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions B. Expected Temperatures in Children Glossary Online Only VII. Women’s Health 28. Promoting the Safety of Women and Families 29. Promoting Premenstrual, Perimenopausal, and Menopausal Health 30. Promoting Breast Health 31. Promoting Reproductive Health: Various Gynecological Disorders 32. Promoting Reproductive Health: Sexually Transmitted Diseases 33. Promoting Reproductive Health: Common Reproductive Cancers

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Book SynopsisLEARN–APPLY–ASSESSText An expertly designed, balanced presentation of evidence-based nursing care that meets the needs of today’s students and instructors in person, online, or hybrid for combination or separate courses A unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and research supporting the goal of caring for women, families and children in in traditional and community settings A thematic organization reflects the state-of-the-art in nursing today through ‘Holistic Care,’ ‘Critical Thinking,’ ‘Validating Practice,’ and ‘Tools of Care,’ each with special features to foster the development of the skills and clinical judgment integral to the delivery of quality nursing care. Davis Advantage (Personalized Learning, Clinical Judgment, and Quizzing) Personalized Learning engages students through videos and interactive activities that present key concepts in a way that makes content more relatable and understandable Clinical Judgment challenges students with complex questions that align with the cognitive areas of the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, requiring careful analysis, synthesis of the data, and critical thinking Quizzing provides thousands of NCLEX®-style questions (including alternate format questions) and detailed rationales to test students’ knowledge and promote in-depth understanding Personalized Learning Plans and dashboards track students’ progress across their assignments and highlight where they need to focus their study time Actionable analytics allow instructors to track comprehension and participation, monitor performance, and identify areas for remediation Personalized Teaching Plans provide instructors with engaging lesson plans and activities that can be leveraged in both virtual and in-person classroom settings Integrated ebook allows students to reference the textbook anytime, anywhere Davis Advantage for Maternal-Child Nursing Care combines an innovative text with an immersive online program that make this challenging but must-know content easier to master by making learning personal. Together, they create a seamless experience that tracks each student’s progress and assesses their knowledge until they have mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in class, clinical, and practice.An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage. Or choose the all-digital Instant Access option, which includes the ebook and immediate access to Davis Advantage.TEXTBOOKStreamlined, redesigned, and revised by a new author team, the 3rd Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year Award winner offers the perfect balance of maternal and child nursing care with the right depth and breadth of coverage for students in today’s maternity/pediatric courses. And, it’s accompanied by six online bonus chapters covering the role of the nurse in promoting women’s health.A unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, and research supports the goal of caring for women, families, and children, not only in traditional hospital settings, but also wherever they live, work, study, or play. Clear, concise, and easy to follow, the content is organized around four major themes, holistic care, critical thinking, validating practice, and tools for care that help students to learn and apply the material. ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE)Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students and helps them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN—Personalized LearningThe foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life.APPLY—Clinical JudgmentClinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes.ASSESS—QuizzingQuizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams.New To This Edition: FREE, 3-year access to Davis AdvantageThoroughly revised and updated to reflect the art and science of nursing practice todayStreamlined and redesigned to make the content more relevant, student friendly and easier to teach.Table of Contents I. Foundations in the Nursing Care of Maternal, Family, and Child Care 1. Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum II. The Process of Human Reproduction 2. Reproduction 3. Conception and Development of the Embryo and Fetus III. The Prenatal Journey 4. Physiological and Psychosocial Changes During Pregnancy 5. Promoting a Healthy Pregnancy 6. Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Pregnancy IV. The Birth Experience 7. The Process of Labor and Birth 8. Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Labor and Birth V. Care of the New Family 9. Physiological Transition of the Newborn 10. Caring for the Newborn at Risk 11. Caring for the Postpartal Woman and Her Family 12. Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During the Postpartal Period VI. Foundations in Nursing Care of Children 13. Caring for the Developing Child 14. Developmentally Appropriate Nursing Care Across Care Settings 15. Caring for the Child With a Respiratory Condition?? 16. Caring for the Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition?? 17. Caring for the Child With a Cardiovascular Condition?? 18. Caring for the Child With an Immunological or Infectious Condition?? 19. Caring for the Child With an Endocrinological or Metabolic Condition?? 20. Caring for the Child With a Neurological or Sensory Condition?? 21. Caring for the Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition?? 22. Caring for the Child With an Integumentary Condition?? 23. Caring for the Child With a Genitourinary Condition?? 24. Caring for the Child With a Hematological Condition?? 25. Caring for the Child With a Cognitive or Psychosocial Impairment 26. Caring for the Child With Cancer?? 27. Caring for the Child with a Chronic Condition, Disability, or End-of-Life Care Appendices A. Centigrade to Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions B. Expected Temperatures in Children Glossary Online Only VII. Women’s Health 28. Promoting the Safety of Women and Families 29. Promoting Premenstrual, Perimenopausal, and Menopausal Health 30. Promoting Breast Health 31. Promoting Reproductive Health: Various Gynecological Disorders 32. Promoting Reproductive Health: Sexually Transmitted Diseases 33. Promoting Reproductive Health: Common Reproductive Cancers

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Book SynopsisTWO BOOKS IN ONE! Q&A Course Review NCLEX Prep Maternal and Newborn made manageable! Assure your mastery of maternal and newborn nursing knowledge while honing your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. Over 1,160 NCLEX®-style questions on maternal and newborn nursing care reflect the latest test plan, including the more difficult SATA format. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you to critically analyze the question types. Together, with a comprehensive exam at the end of the book, they provide the practice you need to build your confidence for course exams and the NCLEX.BONUS! FREE, 30-day access to Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® included with purchase of a new print book. This online Q&A platform lets you create practice quizzes with more than 10,000 NCLEX-style questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams.Use this exceptional resource with your current book or combine it with Roberta Durham and Linda Chapman’s Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing text. It follows the same organization as Maternal and Newborn Success, 4thEdition for the ideal teaching and learning experience.Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Sexuality, Fertility, and Genetics 3. Women’s Health Issues 4. Low Risk Antepartum 5. Low Risk Intrapartum 6. Normal Newborn 7. Normal Postpartum 8. High-Risk Antepartum 9. High-Risk Intrapartum 10. High-Risk Newborn 11. High-Risk Postpartum 12. Comprehensive Examination References Glossary of English Words Commonly Encountered on Nursing Examinations Index

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Book Synopsis2019 AJN Book of the Year Award—2nd place in Maternal-Child Health/Prenatal Nursing ChildbirthA better way to learn pediatric nursing!Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to create an immersive learning experience for students and an integrated solution for instructors, whether you’re teaching traditionally or virtually.An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage. Or choose the all-digital Instant Access option, which includes the ebook and immediate access to Davis Advantage.The TEXTBOOKAn easy-to-read, need-to-know approach, with student-friendly features focuses on delivering the critical content to today’s learners. A visually engaging design that features bulleted content, flow charts, diagrams, and tables make it easy to understand.ONLINE (Davis Advantage)Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students to help them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN—Personalized LearningThe foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life. APPLY—Clinical Judgment Clinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes. ASSESS—Quizzing Quizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams. PLUS! Brand-new standalone questions that mimic the format of the Next Generation NCLEX® further prepare students for certification and practice. Table of Contents Unit 1: Maternity Nursing Overview 1. Trends and Issues 2. Ethics and Standards of Practice Issues Unit 2: The Antepartal Period 3. Genetics, Conception, Fetal Development, and Reproductive Technology 4. Physiological Aspects of Pregnancy 5. The Psycho-Social-Cultural Aspects of Pregnancy 6. Antepartal Tests 7. Complications of Pregnancy Unit 3: The Intrapartal Period 8. Labor and Birth 9. Fetal Heart Rate Assessment 10. Complications of Labor and Birth 11. Intrapartum and Postpartum Care of the Cesarean Birth Families Unit 4: The Postpartal Period 12. Postpartum Physiological Assessments and Nursing Care 13. Transition to Parenthood 14. Postpartum Complications and Nursing Care Unit 5: The Neonatal Period 15. Nursing care of the Neonate and Family 16. Newborn Nutrition 17. Complications of the Neonate and Nursing Care Unit 6: Women’s Health 18. Well Women’s Health 19. Alterations in Women’s Health Appendix A Laboratory Values Appendix B Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool (PERT) Appendix C Cervical Dilation Chart Appendix D Temperature and Weight Conversion Charts Glossary Photo and Illustration Credits Index

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Book SynopsisWith 32 engaging and dramatic cases and 174 colorful, insightful and innovative graphics, this book takes a fresh, creative and highly visual approach to the fundamentals of obstetric anesthesia as well as emerging knowledge and three emerging technologies: 1) pre-procedural ultrasound to facilitate neuraxial block placement, 2) point-of-care transthoracic echocardiography to guide maternal resuscitation, and 3) electrical cardiometry to trend maternal cardiac output and avoid fetal hypoxia. Besides discussing the threats to fetal oxygenation presented by labor and the avoidance of maternal and fetal complications while providing excellent anesthesia, the book also explores the psychological and behavioral dimensions of obstetric anesthesia practice and promotes the obstetric anesthesiologist as a valued member of the obstetric care team who makes unique, insightful and empathic contributions to the overall excellent care of pregnant patients. Obstetric Anesthesia: A Case-Based and Visual Approach is an indispensable resource for medical students, residents, fellows, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and obstetricians.Trade Review“I found this book to be imaginative and covers almost all problems faced in obstetric anesthesia practice. It provides a good understanding of the physiological, clinical, and psychological aspects of labor and cesarean delivery, and the basic principles and techniques used to manage each.” (Nishant Kumar, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 132 (2), February, 2021)Table of ContentsSection One: Pregnancy, anesthesia and threats to fetal oxygenation.Chapter 1: Normal pregnancy, labor and delivery-- without epidural analgesia.Chapter 2: Neuraxial anesthesia and the supine position cause non-reassuring fetal status.Chapter 3: Hyperstimulation.Chapter 4: Scheduled repeat Cesarean delivery.Section Two: Postpartum hemorrhage.Chapter 5: Uterine atony: the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.Chapter 6: Hypovolemic shock.Chapter 7: A traumatic cesarean delivery with consumptive coagulopathy.Chapter 8: Trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC), with uterine dehiscence and emergency cesarean delivery under general anesthesia.Section Three: More obstetric crises.Chapter 9: High spinal. Chapter 10: Prolapsed umbilical cord.Chapter 11: A patient delivers vaginally after an eclamptic seizure.Chapter 12: Cesarean delivery under general anesthesia in a septic patient.Section Four: More challenging cases.Chapter 13: Morbidly obese preeclamptic patient with difficult IV access for urgent cesarean delivery.Chapter 14: Patient with known placenta previa and accreta for elective cesarean hysterectomy.Chapter 15: A patient with severe idiopathic pulmonary hypertension delivers her fourth child.Section 5: Successful neuraxial anesthesia.Chapter 16: Fooling ourselves: intravenous fentanyl creates the illusion of a successful epidural.Chapter 17: What not to do during uterine contractions-- three vignettes with one simple lesson.Chapter 18: A one-sided epidural.Chapter 19: Dosing an epidural for "back labor."Chapter 20: Management of a patient with an unsatisfactory labor epidural, now going for cesarean delivery.Chapter 21: Rescuing a low spinal.Chapter 22: A failed epidural followed by a failed spinal (Part 1).Chapter 23: A failed epidural followed by a failed spinal (Part 2).Chapter 24: Labor epidural for a patient with scoliosis.Section 6: Anesthetic complications.Chapter 25: Wrong medication.Chapter 26: Headache after dural puncture with an epidural needle. Chapter 27: Neurological deficit after neuraxial analgesia for labor and vaginal delivery.Chapter 28: Left sciatic neuropathy after cesarean delivery in an obese, diabetic patient.Chapter 29: Vasopressin, used as a vasopressor during cystoscopy, causes non-reassuring fetal status.Chapter 30: Emergency cesarean delivery after repair of an ankle fracture.Chapter 31: Another spinal mishap.Section 7: Dysfunctional labor and uterine oxygenation: a theory.Chapter 32: Cardiac output-guided resuscitation of the uterus: an obese patient has dysfunctional labor which resolves with position change. Coincidence or possible therapy?

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Book SynopsisThis book provides easy to follow guidance on how to manage emergency situations and common problems in obstetric anesthesia. The book provides different anesthetic recipes for obstetric procedures and describes challenges that will be encountered on a day-to-day basis. There are trouble-shooting chapters and ‘what to do lists’ for frequent dilemmas. The book covers obstetric-specific resuscitation and medical emergencies seen on the labor ward. Antenatal and postpartum complications relating to anesthesia are covered as well as issues that may arise during follow up of patients who have had neuraxial anesthesia during delivery.Quick Hits in Obstetric Anesthesia should be used as a cognitive aid for emergency cases and as a decision-making tool for urgent management plans. It is a guide to common problems and provides core knowledge to facilitate anesthesia care on labor wards for all grades of anesthetist.Table of ContentsEpidural Analgesia for Labour.- Combined Spinal Epidural Analgesia for Labour.- Non-Neuraxial Techniques for Labour Analgesia.- Analgesia for Intrauterine Fetal Demise.- Category 4 Caesarean Delivery .- Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery.- Combined Spinal Epidural Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery.- Epidural TopUp for Caesarean Delivery.- General Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery.- Management of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension during Caesarean Delivery.- Analgesia after Caesarean Delivery.- Anaesthesia for Manual Removal of Placenta.- Anaesthesia for Cervical Cerclage.- External Cephalic Version.- Artificial Rupture of Membranes.- Consent for Anaesthesia.- Documentation Standards for Anaesthesia.- Umbilical Cord Prolapse.- Expedited and Emergency Caesarean Delivery.- Operative Vaginal Delivery.- Massive Obstetric Haemorrhage.- Management of Uterine Atony.- Uterine Inversion.- Amniotic Fluid Embolus.- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Delivery.- Shoulder Dystocia.- Normal Labour.- Cardiotocography.- Antenatal Monitoring.- Partogram.- Induction of Labour.- Augmentation of Labour.- Preterm labour and delivery.- Fetal malpresentations.- Placenta Praevia.- Placenta Accreta Syndrome.- Intrauterine Fetal Growth Restriction.- Multiple Gestation.- Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.- Cholestasis of Pregnancy.- Gestational Diabetes.- Venous Thromboembolism.- Obesity.- Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.- Complex Congenital Heart Disease in Pregnancy.- Thrombophilas.- Haemophilas.- Von Willebrand Disease.- Low molecular heparin, unfractionated heparin and neuraxial anaesthesia.- Accidental Dural Puncture.- Post Dural Puncture Headache.- Epidural Blood Patch.- Intrapartum Fever.- Failed Epidural Analgesia during Labour.- Failed Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery.- Management of Pain and Distress during Caesarean Delivery.- Backache after Neuraxial Anaesthesia.- Peripheral Nerve Lesions after Central Neuraxial Anaesthesia.- Spinal Cord Lesions after Neuraxial Anaesthesia.- Obstetric Nerve Palsies.- Reported Awareness under General Anaesthesia.- Neuraxial Anaesthesia after Previous Spinal Surgery.- Breastfeeding and Anaesthesia.- Difficult and Failed Intubation in Obstetric Anaesthesia.- Recognition and Management of High Spinal Anaesthesia.- Aspiration of Gastric Contents.- Local Anaesthetic Toxicity.- Anaphylaxis.- Malignant Hyperthermia.- Maternal Resuscitation.- Intrauterine Resuscitation.- Neonatal Resuscitation.- Anaesthetic Management of Pregnant Patients with Novel Coronavirus.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook is written in line with the Council of International Neonatal Nurses, Inc. (COINN) vision for global unity for neonatal nursing. The core values and goals of COINN are based on excellence and advocacy for high quality newborn care, as well as respecting diversity by integrating cultural norms and values among the care of newborns and their families. The book promotes neonatal nursing as a global speciality through evidence, research, and education of neonatal nurses; and offers key examples of the millennium goals and global outcomes, as well as variations in outcomes for babies.The first part focuses on global perspectives of neonatal nursing from different continents aligning with the World Health Organizations’ global regions: (The Americas -USA, Canada and South America-, Western Pacific region -Australia and New Zealand-, European region -UK and Europe-, African region, South-East Asia and Eastern Mediterranean region. For each region, education and competencies, challenges and opportunities, research and evidence-based practice (EBP) as well as practice regulations are described. The second part elaborates on key topics for neonatal nursing across the globe, such as the continuity of neonatal care in the community, patient and family centered care in neonatal settings, sleep and brain development, the fundamental care needs of the neonate and family and global perspectives on hypothermia, hypoglycaemia and hypoxia. Written in a formal academic but reader style, using key literature and evidence, this textbook enables an understanding from a large audience with academic levels and experience, both staff and students, bedside nurses, advanced practice nurses, midwifes and allied professionals. In addition, first person story based reflective narrative are interspersed throughout the book to capture the perspectives of nurses, staff and parents, in the form of vignettes. This textbook is aimed at neonatal nurses across the world as well as current and aspiring students in this field.Table of ContentsIntroduction to ‘Neonatal Nursing: A global perspective’ Setting the global context Tracey Jones, Julia Petty and Carole Kenner PART 1 Global regions Chapter 1. USA: Carole Kenner, Mary Pointer, Deb Discenza and Carol B. Jaeger Chapter 2. Canada: Marsha Campbell-Yeo, Tanya Bishop, Danica Hamilton, Fabiana Bacchini & Leah Whitehead Chapter 3. South America: Andréia Cascaes Cruz, Flavia Simphronio Balbino, Ana Paula Dias França Guareschi Chapter 4. Australia: Karen Walker, Jennifer Dawson, Kylie Pussell and Karen New. Chapter 5. New Zealand: Debbie O’Donoghue, Petra Harnett and Joanne Clements. Chapter 6. UK: Tracey Jones, Jennifer Lowe and Kirstin Webster Chapter 7. Western Europe: Agnes Van den Hoogen, Ingrid Hankes Drielsma, Ellis Eshuis and Joke Wielenga Chapter 8. Eastern Europe: Marina Boykova Chapter 9. South Africa: Carin Maree Chapter 10. Eastern Africa: Andre Ndayambaje, Fauste Uwingabire, Pacifique Umubyeyi, Ruth Davidge, Bartholomew Kamiewe, Geralyn Sue Prullage, Carole Kenner and Noreen Sugrue Chapter 11. Asia (Japan): W. Eklund, M. Konishi, A. Nakai, N. Nakamura, A. Shimizu and K. Uehara Chapter 12. Middle East (Lebanon): Lina Kordahl Badr, Lama Charefeddine and Saadieh Sidani. PART 2- Key topics for neonatal nursing across the globe Chapter 13. Continuity of Neonatal Care in the Community: post-discharge care for preterm, small and sick babies: Andre Ndayambaje Chapter 14. Patient and Family Centered Care in Neonatal Settings: Andréia Cascaes Cruz, Luciano Marques dos Santos and Flávia Simphronio Balbino Chapter 15. Brain development, promoting sleep and wellbeing in the context of neonatal developmental care: Julia Petty and Agnes van den Hoogen Chapter 16. The three Hs: Hypothermia, hypoglycemia, hypoxia- Global perspectives on early care of the newborn: Judy Hitchcock Chapter 17. Nursing Mana: Intuitive Effects on Nurse and Patient Care: Leilani (Kupahu-Marino) Kahoano, Kumu Hula, Myrah Kahikiui, Kanahele Gerardo, Alakai Lei Poina ole Chapter 18. Global Research to Advance Neonatal Nursing and Neonatal Outcomes: Wakako Minamoto Eklund PART 3: Final words Key messages and the way forward: Julia Petty Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides comprehensive information about various types of gender-based violence (GBV) and abuse. GBV is a major public health and social problem that affects people, mostly women and girls, in every community, culture, and country. GBV refers to the violence or a pattern of abusive behaviours including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviours resulting in physical, sexual or psychological harm. It is associated with severe physical and psychological consequences, and can result in death. . GBV can take many forms including female foeticide, infanticide, female genital mutilation, child marriage, grooming, trafficking, forced marriage, dowry- related abuse, honour-based violence, rape, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, street violence, abuse against older people, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence. It can take place in public, private and virtual settings, and within the context of intimate, familial, community and institutional relationships. While all these forms affect girls and women more, boys and men can also be exposed of various forms of violence including child abuse, sexual abuse, wartime violence, corporal punishment to name a few. This book takes a unique approach and presents an overview of ​gender-based violence and related practices throughout the world. The book is written in a user friendly manner in order to be accessible as an introductory text to a wide range of readers including students, practitioners and researchers. Edited by a public health academic and a social worker, with contributions representing a wide range of disciplines, the book will appeal to many professions including nurses, midwives, social care and social work practitioners, police, teachers, psychologists, and sociologists. Table of ContentsEach chapter will look at one form of violent act or harmful practice and will provide information such as definitions or typologies, prevalence, where it is practiced, its impact (including health impact), preventive measures etc. There will be a short case study included in each chapter to explain the problem. Foreword Part 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Understanding Gender-based Violence Chapter 2 Theorising gender-based violence Part 2 Child Abuse Chapter 3 Child sexual exploitation and its impact Chapter 4 Childhood sexual abuse Part 3 Intimate partner violence Chapter 5 Forced marriage Chapter 6 Intimate partner violence Chapter 7 Economic abuse Chapter 8 The intersection between domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health problems Chapter 9 Post-separation and divorce-related abuse Chapter 10 Stalking Chapter 11 Femicide Chapter 12 Familicide as a Form of Abuse Chapter 13 Widowhood Part 4 Non-partner sexual violence Chapter 14 Exploring Rape as a Gender-Based Crime Chapter 15 Sexual harassment: breastfeeding, design and the city Part 5 Harmful practices Chapter 16 Acid attacks Chapter 17 Bride abduction Chapter 18 Colourism Chapter 19 Dowry-related abuse and dowry death Chapter 20 Female genital mutilation Chapter 21 Honour crimes Chapter 22 Violence, Land, Gender: Exploring connections Chapter 23 Menstruation and gender-based violence Chapter 24 Spiritual abuse and gender-based violence Chapter 25 Wartime violence and intimate partner violence Part 6 Human Trafficking Chapter 26 Abuses against female migrant domestic workers in the UK: An intersectional approach Chapter 27 Human trafficking Chapter 28 Migration and gender-based violence Chapter 29 Sex work and sex trafficking Part 7 Institutional violence Chapter 30 Obstetric violence Chapter 31 Pornography Chapter 32 Reproductive coercion and abuse Chapter 33 Workplace Harassment Part 8 Identity abuse Chapter 34 Domestic Violence and Abuse in LGBTQ+ Communities Chapter 35 Older adult mistreatment Chapter 36 Violence against disabled people Part 9 Digital and technology-facilitated abuse Chapter 37 Digital sexual assault: Understanding the non-consensual sharing of sexual images Chapter 38 Online text-based (sexual) abuse Chapter 39 Technology-facilitated abuse Part 10 Legal responses Chapter 40 Domestic Violence: The Legislative Overview of South Asian Countries Chapter 41 The international legal framework on gender-based violence Part 11 Conclusion Chapter 42 Reflections and Way Forward Glossary of terms Abbreviations

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Book SynopsisFrühschwangerschaft.- Schwangerschaft (Abklärung, Beratung und Überwachung).- Pathologie in der Schwangerschaft.- Mütterliche Erkrankungen in der Schwangerschaft.- Geburt.- Postpartum/Wochenbett/ Stillzeit.- Qualitätsmanagement, Ethik, Psychosomatik, Forensik.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch zeigt Neonatologen, Pädiatern, Geburtshelfern, Pflegenden und Hebammen wie die intensivmedizinische Versorgung von Früh- und Reifgeborenen adäquat gelingt. Themen sind u.a. Erstversorgung, Beatmung, Blutgasanalyse, Sauerstofftherapie, Ernährung, Diagnostik und Therapie pulmonaler, kardialer, renaler, neurologischer und metabolischer Erkrankungen sowie Pharmakotherapie des Neugeborenen. Viele Tipps und Tricks helfen Fallstricke und Gefahrensituationen zu erkennen und somit zu vermeiden. Ein praxisorientiertes Buch auf hohem wissenschaftlichen Niveau zum schnellen Nachschlagen und kompetenten Handeln bei Früh- und schwerkranken Reifgeborenen. Die 10. Auflage erscheint komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Table of Contents1. Normale und gestörte Adaptation.- 2. Ernährung.- 3. Blutgasanalyse und Sauerstofftherapie.- 4. Künstliche Beatmung.- 5. Pulmonale Erkrankungen.- 6. Kardiale Erkrankungen.- 7. Chirurgie im Neugeborenenalter.- 8. Nierenkrankheiten.- 9. Flüssigkeits- und Elektrolytbilanz.- 10. Fehlbildungen und Erkrankungen des Nervensystems.- 11. Akute metabolische Entgleisungen.- 12. Hämatologische Probleme.- 13. Hyperbilirubinämie und Morbus haemolyticus neonatorum.- 14. Infektionen.- 15. Regionalisierung, Qualitätssicherung, Ergebnisse.- 16. Grenzen der Neugeborenenintensivmedizin.- 17. Eltern auf der Intensivstation.- 18. Pharmakotherapie des Neugeborenen.

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Book SynopsisThis book is on ovulation induction and controlled ovarian stimulation which is an integral part of most infertility therapies like intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization. It would deal with causes of anovulation and indications for ovarian stimulation. This book deals with basics as well as current and advanced practices. It provides a step by step protocol for ovarian stimulation. It gives a clear understanding of the science of reproductive endocrinology behind these stimulation protocols and roadmaps the latest therapies, defining their current relevance to treatment. Besides the practical guidance it also covers latest research work done in this field. In this day of information overload it is an attempt to integrate relevant information in a manner which can be applied in infertility practice in evidence based manner, making it rational, logical and rewarding for the reader.Table of ContentsPart I: Pre Stimulation Assessment and Interventions.- Chapter 1 Detection of Ovulation and Etiology of Anovulation- Pratima Mittal and Navdeep Kaur Ghuman.- Chapter 2 Evaluation Prior to Controlled Ovarian Stimulation- Narendra Malhotra, Jaideep Malhotra, Diksha Goswami Sharma, Shilpi Gupta, Neharika Malhotra Bora, Shally Gupta, and Garima Sharma.- Chapter 3 Therapeutic Intervention of Endometrial Pathology Before Ovarian Stimulation- Lakhbir K. Dhaliwal and Shalini Gainder.- Chapter 4 Obesity and its Impact on Ovarian Stimulation- Surveen Ghumman and Pinkee Saxena.- Part II: Controlled Ovarian Stimulation—Protocols.- Chapter 5 Oral Ovulogens in IUI and IVF- Sankalp Singh, Swati Singh, and C. Mohamed Ashraf.- Chapter 6 Ovarian Stimulation in IUI- Manju Puri and Richa Aggarwal.- Chapter 7 Protocols for Gonadotropin Use- Fessy Louis Thalakottoor.- Chapter 8 Human Menopausal Gonadotropin, Pure FSH, and Recombinant FSH—A Comparative Analysis- Sudha Prasad and Mona Dahiya.- Chapter 9 GnRH Agonists in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation- Hrishikesh D. Pai, Pritimala Bhalchandra Gangurde, Nandita P. Palshetkar, and Rishma Dhillon Pai.- Chapter 10 GnRH Antagonist in Ovarian Stimulation- Yakoub Khalaf and Sesh Kamal Sunkara.- Chapter 11 GnRH Agonist vs. Antagonist in ART - Madhuri Patil.- Chapter 12 Mild Stimulation Protocol- Nalini Mahajan and Shivani Singh.- Chapter 13 Individualising Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in ART- Pratap Kumar.- Chapter 14 Impact of Mutations and Polymorphisms of Gonadotrophins and Their Receptors on the Outcome of Controlled Ovarian Stimulation- Carlo Alviggi, Alessandro Conforti, and and Sandro C. Esteves.- Chapter 15 The Role of Androgens in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation- Jordana Hadassah Hyman and Ariel Revel.- Chapter 16 The Role of LH in Controlled Ovarian Simulation- Sandro C. Esteves and Carlo Alviggi.- Chapter 17 Ovulation Trigger-HCG vs. GnRH Agonist- Neeta Singh and Malti Madhu.- Chapter 18 The Pharmacoeconomics of Ovarian Stimulation- Jaideep Malhotra and Diksha Goswami Sharma.- Part III: Monitoring During Controlled Ovarian Stimulation.- Chapter 19 Endocrine Monitoring of ART Cycles- Neena Malhotra.- Chapter 20 Ultrasonography in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation- Shiri Shinar, Benny Almog, and Igal Wolman.- Part IV: The Endometrium and Luteal Phase.- Chapter 21 Effect of Ovarian Stimulation on the Endometrium- Manish Banker and Arati Gupte-Shah.- Chapter 22Luteal Support: What to Use When? - Sandeep Talwar.- Chapter 23 Endometrial Support Beyond Hormones- Mala Arora and Shilpa Gulati.- Part V: Pathology in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation.- Chapter 24 Prediction of Poor Responders and Current Concepts in Management- Gautam N. Allahbadia and Rubina Merchant.- Chapter 25 Premature Rise of Progesterone during Ovarian Stimulation- R.K. Sharma and Arti Kapoor.- Chapter 26 Empty Follicle Syndrome- Sandeep Karunakaran.- Chapter 27 Luteinizing Unruptured Follicle- Pikee Saxena.- Part VI: Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in Gynecological Disorders.- Chapter 28 Endometriosis—Surgical Management and Optimal Ovarian Stimulation Protocol for ART- Ramandeep Kaur, Urvashi Prasad Jha, Neema Sharma, Ritambara Agrawal, and Priyata Lal.- Chapter 29 Hyperprolactinemia- Abha Majumdar and Nisha Sharma Mangal.- Chapter 30 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Response to Stimulation- Nandita P. Palshetkar, Hrishikesh D. Pai, Manisha Bhagat, and Rohan Palshetkar.- Chapter 31 Role of Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its Effect on ART- Pankaj Talwar, Ashok K. Pillai, and Falahunisa Shaikh.- Chapter 32 Ovulation Induction in Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism- Umesh Nandani Jindal and Sheetal Jindal.- Chapter 33 Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in Fertility Preservation-Pankaj Talwar, Puneet Rana Arora, and Nalini Mahajan.- Chapter 34 Ovarian Stimulation in Cancer Patient- Sohani Verma.- Part VII: Negative Impact of Controlled Ovarian Stimulation.- Chapter 35 Epigenetics and Ovarian Stimulation- Jayant G. Mehta.- Chapter 36 Effect of Ovarian Stimulation Protocols on Oocyte and Embryo Quality- James Catt.- Chapter 37 Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome—Can We Eliminate It as a Complication of ART?- Mala Arora and Ritika Arora.- Chapter 38 Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction- Shweta Mittal Gupta.

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Book SynopsisSexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn and adolescent health (SRMNAH) is an essential component of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite a steady drop in maternal and newborn deaths since 1990, hundreds of thousands of women and newborns around the world continue to die each year during pregnancy and childbirth: an estimated 289,000 women and about 3 million newborn babies died in 2013 alone. The vast majority of loss of life is due to complications and illnesses that could be prevented with proper antenatal care and the presence of a skilled midwife during delivery. In recognition of the need to improve such realities and overall SRMNAH, this publication focuses on the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality of midwifery services and the pivotal role midwifes play within the wider SRMNAH workforce

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Book SynopsisColección Lippincott Enfermería. Un enfoque práctico y conciso es una novedosa colección de textos enfocados en la enseñanza de asignaturas básicas y clínicas en enfermería. Cada uno de los títulos de la serie presenta, en un formato visual y muy atractivo, los fundamentos teóricos y prácticos que ayudarán a los estudiantes de enfermería a dominar temas de alta complejidad y utilidad en su formación.Enfermería materno-neonatal presenta, en el popular y accesible formato de la serie, los fundamentos de esta especialidad: desarrollo embrionario y concepción; cuidados y atención en enfermería de la paciente grávida; atención del embarazo de alto riesgo; asistencia y atención durante el trabajo de parto y sus complicaciones; y cuidados durante el puerperio y período posparto. Asimismo, incluye una sección dedicada a la evaluación de las condiciones del neonato y las condiciones de alto riesgo.

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use guide provides a quick reference to the principles of palliative and end-of-life care for adults, to help you enable your patients to not only die peacefully but also live until they die. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Table of ContentsWhat is palliative care?The patient journeyRole of the nurseCommunication in palliative careHolistic assessmentSymptom management in palliative and end of life carePain managementNausea and vomitingBreathlessnessConstipationFatigueCare at end of lifeSymptoms at end of lifeA good deathCare in the last few weeks and daysSupporting family and carersLooking after self

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