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Book SynopsisThis book reconstructs the role of midwives in medieval to early modern Islamic history through a careful reading of a wide range of classical and medieval Arabic sources. It takes a broad historical view of midwifery in the Middle East by examining the tensions between learned medicine (male) and popular, medico-religious practices (female) from early Islam into the Ottoman period.Trade Review'Giladi's source base is broad and diverse; his reading has clearly been vast, and he does a very good job of making his enormous body of quotations, facts, and narratives manageable for the reader. The extremely broad scope of the project (both chronological and geographical) is justified by the sparse and difficult nature of his data, which sometimes requires him to discern patterns and commonalities (or, less often, contrasts and changes) by bringing together scattered examples gleaned from different times and places.' Marion H. Katz, Journal of the American Oriental SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Islamic views on birth and motherhood; 2. Midwifery as a craft; 3. The subordinate midwife: male physicians versus female midwives; 4. The absent midwife; 5. The privileged midwife; 6. Ritual, magic, and the midwife's roles in and outside the birthing place; 7. From traditional to modern midwifery in the Middle East; Concluding remarks.

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Book SynopsisNow completely revised and updated, the classic guide that helps mothers- and fathers-to-be conceive more easily and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy   Covering preconception and interconception (between-pregnancy) well-being for women and men, Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo draw on new research from their complementary fields of expertise and reveal how good preconception health can lower the risk of pregnancy complications and improve lifelong health. Why a ninety-day guide? It takes that long for sperm to mature, and at least that much time for the prospective mother to ensure that her body becomes pregnancy-ready. In a warm, intelligent style, the authors address up-to-date topics such as age, heredity, vaccinations, supplements, and weight. In easily accessible chapters, this guide covers such topics as   • Nutrition: meal makeovers plus new facts (and fiction) about fish, omega-3s, vitamins, and herbs • Personal readine

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Book SynopsisStillbirth remains a major and tragic obstetric complication The number of deaths due to stillbirth are greater than those due to preterm birth and sudden infant death syndrome combined. Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management provides a comprehensive guide to the topic of stillbirth. Distilling recent groundbreaking research, expert authors consider: The epidemiology of stillbirth throughout the world The various possible causes of stillbirth The psychological effects on mothers and families who suffer a stillbirth Management of stillbirth Managing pregnancies following stillbirth Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management is packed with crucial evidence-based information and practical insights. It enables all obstetric healthcare providers to manage one of the most traumatic yet all too common situations they will encounter.Trade Review“This was an interesting book to read and its overall purpose was to explore the research around stillbirths, providing a comprehensive guide to this subject.” (The Practising Midwife, 1 December 2012) "This is a comprehensive reference on the devastating obstetrical problem of stillbirth ... They are all written in a manner that makes the information easy to understand and apply clinically." (Doody's, 13 January 2012) “As an account of the current state of the field, Stillbirth:Prediction, Prevention and Management is an excellent contribution… “... all chapters are by acknowledged experts in the field who present clear, thorough, and succinct accounts of their subjects... The presentation of this material represents a foundation on which to consider the problem of stillbirth" The LancetTable of ContentsPart I : Epidemiology and Scope of the Problem 1. High income countries (Ruth Fretts). 2. Low income countries (Joy E. Lawn, Hannah Blencowe, Robert Pattinson, Cynthia Stanton, and Simon Cousens). 3. Classification of stillbirths (Uma M. Reddy and Marian Willinger). Part II: Etiology/Causes 4. Demographics and Exposures (Carol J. Rowland Hogue). 5. Infection (Robert L. Goldenberg, Elizabeth M. McClure). 6. Genetics (Ronald Wapner). 7. Fetal Growth Restriction (Jason Gardosi) 8. Vascular/Thrombotic (Fabio Facchinetti and Francesca Monari). 9. Maternal Medical Conditions (Deborah L. Conway). 10. Placenta and Cord (Raymond W. Redline). 11. Congenital Anomalies (Michael Varner and Janice L.B. Byrne). Part III: Management of the Patient with a Stillbirth 12. Workup of the patient with a stillbirth (Robert M. Silver and Michael L. Draper). 13. Psychosocial Care (Joanne Cacciatore). 14. Medical Management Including Delivery (Donald J. Dudley). 15. Management of the Subsequent Pregnancy (George Saade).

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Book SynopsisThis companion Study Guide for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing reinforces key concepts covered in the textbook and includes a variety of question types and exercises that make it easy to remember essential information and build critical-thinking skills.Each chapter is broken down into three sections:• Section I: Assessing Your Understanding presents a variety of labeling, sequencing, matching, short-answer, true and false, and fill-in-the-blank questions to test comprehension of key concepts.• Section II: Applying Your Knowledge consists of case studies and exercises to enhance critical-thinking skills.• Section III: Practicing for NCLEX helps students prepare for the exam with a variety of NCLEX-style review questions. For even more NCLEX-style questions, check out PrepU for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing ! PrepU is our adaptive quizzing program that helps students learn more, while giving ins

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Book SynopsisThe Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) course conveys an evidence-based approach to care of the newborn at birth and facilitates effective team-based care for healthcare professionals who care for newborns at the time of delivery. NRP utilizes a blended learning approach, which includes online testing and hands-on case-based simulation/debriefing that focus on critical leadership, communication, and team-work skills.​​The NRP, 8th Edition, introduces a new educational methodology to better meet the needs of health care professionals who manage the newly born baby. New in the 8th edition:Key Points at the beginning of each lesson.Quick response (QR) codes that enable the reader to view short videos about the topic on their mobile device.Lesson Review Questions grouped together at the end of each lesson.Quality Improvement Opportunities and Frequently Asked Questions in each lesson.New sections in Lesson 10 (Special Considerations) about resuscitation of the newborn with a myelomeningocele or an abdominal wall defect.Three Supplemental Lessons (Improving Resuscitation Team Performance, Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room, and Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team) that all NRP users to enhance their resuscitation knowledge and performance.Trade Review5 Star Review!"An essential book for every person who regularly cares for a neonate who requires resuscitation." - Doody's Book ReviewTable of Contents Preface Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Course Overview Lesson 1: Foundations of Neonatal Resuscitation Lesson 2: Anticipating and Preparing for Resuscitation Lesson 3: Initial Steps of Newborn Care Lesson 4: Positive-Pressure Ventilation Lesson 5: Endotracheal Intubation Lesson 6: Chest Compressions Lesson 7: Medications Lesson 8: Resuscitation and Stabilization of Babies Born Preterm Lesson 9: Post-resuscitation Care Lesson 10: Special Considerations Lesson 11: Ethics and Care at the End of Life SUPPLEMENTAL LESSONS Lesson 12: Improving Resuscitation Team Performance Lesson 13: Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room Lesson 14: Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisA Davis’s Notes TitlePerfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to the essential clinical information you need to care for obstetric, gynecological, newborn, and pediatric patients in any setting. The 4th Edition of this popular pocket guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect nursing practice today. New, Updated & Revised! Thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the art and science of nursing today, including the latest guidelines, warning signs, and patient care for common procedures during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.New! Coverage of families dealing with newborn anomaly, birth injury, or fetal demise, the high-risk or ill newborn, and nursing care of children and families dealing with end-of-life issues.New! Content on assessment and nursing care of the opioid-addicted mother/newborn and nursing care of the child with cerebral palsy.New! Content on pediatric blood pressure assessment and charts.Updated & Revised! The most current guidelines, including ACOG Pap Smear, CDC Immunization in Pregnancy, ACOG and ACS Mammography, and ACOG and ACS Breast Self-Exam and Breast Self-Awareness.Updated & Revised! Information on birth control and emergency contraception choices, pain control in labor, breastfeeding, safety teaching tips, and cultural competence guidance.Updated! AWHONN practice guidelines for postpartum hemorrhage and ACOG guidelines for vaginal birth after cesarean section guide.Updated & Revised! Terminology and definitions.Trade ReviewSee what students and practitioners are saying online about the previous edition…Worth it."Very good for clinical! Fits in pocket! Helps me on tests."A handy reference book!"A handy book for nurses just starting out in OBGYN! I have been a nurse for a year and just started working on a labor & delivery floor. I needed a little refresher from nursing school! This little book is handy to have if you want a quick reference book!""Best little study guide for OB/peds!!!""This little notebook is so great! Fits in my purse for on the go studying. It’s great because it follows my lectures in the same order. I love this. Highly recommend for supplemental studying.Table of Contents Tab 1. GYN Basics Tab 2. Antepartum Tab 3. Intrapartum Tab 4. Postpartum Tab 5. Newborn Care Tab 6. Peds Basics Tab 7. Peds Assessment Tab 8. Peds Acute Tab 9. Peds Meds Index

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