Midwifery Books

Book SynopsisThis concise, easy to follow review of obstetric anesthesia follows the outline set forth by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), making it an invaluable resource for in-service exam and board exams. The book is divided into four sections, beginning with maternal physiology, followed by maternal-fetal considerations, then pathophysiology of complicated pregnancy, and finally problems of term and delivery. Written at the fellow-level, it provides anesthesiology residents, obstetric anesthesiology fellows, and any anesthesiologist providing care to obstetric patients testable information for the boards, as well as practical tips for clinical practice. Trade Review“This book is a great resource for residents in their obstetric anesthesia rotations and for obstetric anesthesia fellows, as well as for anesthesiologists providing care to obstetrics patients and looking for quick and reliable information. … We recommend this book to obstetric anesthesia residents and fellows, and for studying for board examinations, as well as to anesthesiologists caring for obstetric patients and teaching learners who are looking for a quick resource of useful and succinct material.” (Valerie Zaphiratos, Christian Loubert and Philippe Richebé, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 130 (1), January, 2020)Table of ContentsSection I: Maternal Physiology Chapter 1: Effects of Pregnancy on Uptake and Distribution Chapter 2: Respiratory Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Chapter 4: Renal Chapter 5: Liver Chapter 6: Gastrointestinal Chapter 7: Hematology Chapter 8: Placental O2 Exchange Chapter 9: Placental CO2 Exchange Chapter 10: Placental Blood Flow Chapter 11: Barrier Function Section II: Maternal-Fetal Considerations Chapter 12: Pharmacology of Anesthetic Drugs Chapter 13: Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Adjuvants Chapter 14: Pharmacology of Oxytocic Drugs Chapter 15: Mechanisms of Placental Transfer, Placental Transfer of Specific Drugs Chapter 16: Fetal Disposition of Drugs Chapter 17: Drug Effects on Newborn Chapter 18: Amniotic Fluid Chapter 19: Antepartum Fetal Assessment and Therapy Chapter 20: Systemic Medications: Opioids, Sedatives, Inhalational Agents Chapter 21: Epidural, Caudal, Spinal, Combined Spinal/Epidural Chapter 22: Paracervical Block, Lumbar Sympathetic Block, Pudendal Block Chapter 23: Complications of Labor Analgesia Chapter 24: Influence of Anesthetic Technique on Labor Chapter 25: Cesarean Delivery Section III: Pathophysiology of Complicated Pregnancy Chapter 26: Anesthesia for Cerclage Chapter 27: Anesthesia for Non-obstetric Surgery Chapter 28: Ectopic Pregnancy Chapter 29: Spontaneous Abortion Chapter 30: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Hydatid Mole) Chapter 31: Autoimmune Disorders Chapter 32: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Chapter 33: Thyroid Disorders Chapter 34: Pheochromocytoma Chapter 35: Congenital Heart Disease Chapter 36: Valvular Disorders Chapter 37: Other Heart Disease Chapter 38: Anemia Chapter 39: Thrombocytopenic Coagulopathies Chapter 40: Other Hematologic Disorders Chapter 41: Hypertension (HTN) Chapter 42: Neurologic Disorders Chapter 43: Asthma Chapter 44: Other Respiratory Disorders Chapter 45: Renal Disorders Chapter 46: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection Section IV: Problems of Term and Delivery Chapter 47: Intrapartum Fetal Assessment Chapter 48: Supine Hypotensive Syndrome Chapter 49: Embolic Disorders Chapter 50: Antepartum Hemorrhage Chapter 51: Postpartum Hemorrhage Chapter 52: Cord Prolapse Chapter 53: Dystocia, Malposition, and Malpresentation (Breech, Transverse Lie) Chapter 54: Maternal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Chapter 55: Fever and Infection Chapter 56: Preterm Labor Chapter 57: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC) Chapter 58: Multiple Gestation Chapter 59: Resuscitation of Newborn Chapter 60: Intrauterine Surgery Appendix A – Management of antithrombotic therapy for neuraxial and peripheral nerve procedure

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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 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 SynopsisIn diesem Buch diskutieren Herausgeber*innen und ihre Mitautor*innen über medizinische Themen in einer globalen Welt und ihren so unterschiedlichen Gegebenheiten. Wo sind deutsche Standards im Vergleich mit globalen Bedingungen einzuordnen. Was ist wichtig in der Versorgung von Frauen – was ist weniger wichtig, welche Standards gelten universell, wo gibt es sinnvolle regionale Varianten? Aus dem Inhalt Allgemeine medizinische Konzepte und weltweite Statistiken Familienplanung weltweit Frauengesundheit angesichts Klimawandel, Bevölkerungsentwicklung, Nahrungsmangel und globaler Pandemien Auftreten von Präeklampsie, Leitung der Geburt, Geburtsverletzungen und Kaiserschnitt Therapieoptionen von gynäkologischen Karzinomen und Möglichkeiten der Palliativmedizin Weitere Kapitel beschäftigen sich mit der Medizin von Migrantinnen, der Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Tropenerkrankungen und Infektionen im Zusammenhang mit Schwangerschaft und Geburt. Das in klarer verständlicher Sprache geschriebene Buch richtet sich an Gynäkolog*innen, Geburtshelfer*innen, Hebammen und Pflegende, die in der humanitären Hilfe tätig sind sowie an alle Interessierten, denen die zukünftige Entwicklung der globalen Medizin am Herzen liegt.Table of ContentsEinführung in das Thema.- Bevölkerungsentwicklung weltweit: Ernährung der Menschen und die Weiterentwicklung der Landwirtschaft.- Über die selbstbestimmte Familienplanung der Frauen in armen Ländern und Migrantinnen in reichen Ländern.- Globaler Klimawandel und Frauengesundheit.- Eine holistische Sicht auf Frauengesundheit in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt.- Der Einfluss der Religionen auf die Frauengesundheit.- Frauengesundheit, Kultur und Ethik.- Müttersterblichkeit.- Wichtige Tropenerkrankungen mit Relevanz für Frauengesundheit und Geburtshilfe.- Pandemien.- Leitung der Geburt.- Behandlung von Geburtsverletzungen und Fisteln.- Die Behandlung der Präeklampsie in armen und reichen Ländern.- Die Durchführung des Kaiserschnitts in armen und reichen Ländern.- Auswirkungen der modernen Geburtshilfe auf die Entwicklung des Menschen am Beispiel der vorzeitigen Beendigung der Schwangerschaft.- Maligne Erkrankungen der Frau weltweit.- Die Behandlung des Mammakarzinoms in armen und reichen Ländern.- Erstellen von Leitlinien für arme und reiche Länder.- Qualitätsverbesserung und Patientensicherheit.- FGM.- Gesundheit in der Migration

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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 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 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 Synopsis"The first and taboo-breaking book on negative birthing experience. Will provide a big support for many women!" Tosca Gort, psychologist. "An eye-opener for women with birth trauma and a must-read for care professionals who want to learn more." Dr. Claire Stramrood, gynaecologist. "I wish this book had existed four years ago. My friends and family seemed to be pushing the joy of motherhood down my throat while, to me, the delivery felt more like a landslide. Thanks to Diana's coaching, I became the old Maria again." Maria, mum of two daughters. Childbirth deeply affects the life of a woman and her partner. Fortunately the effect is usually a positive one. Many people declare the day their child was born as the most beautiful day of their lives. However, giving birth can also be a negative experience, with long-term consequences. This book explains how a negative birthing might affect you, your relationship with your baby and your partner. With the help of practical exercises and honest accounts from women who have overcome birth trauma themselves, you will learn to process this experience and restore your inner balance. Described as "The first and taboo-breaking book on negative birthing experience," this book will provide a pillar for many women, who have been suffering in silence for too long.

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