Neonatal medicine Books

Book SynopsisThis book presents a unique approach to teaching the principles of health research using practical case studies with which nurses and midwives can engage to gain the skills to read and understand reports, evaluate the quality of research, synthesise different studies and be able to evaluate their effectiveness when applied to clinical practice.The book covers core concepts and principles, including the following: What evidence is and why understanding research is vital Finding reliable sources of evidence The nature of the research process Understanding quantitative and qualitative research Ethical considerations Using research to guide clinical practice Throughout the book, activities, summaries and review questions help ground theory in real-life scenarios, showing how evidence-based practice can be applied in every aspect of nursing and midwifery care. It is designed for nurses and midwives, from those jTable of ContentsSection 1 How Do I Find and Use Evidence? 1.What is evidence and why do I need to understand research? 2.Locating evidence. Section 2 How Can I Make Sense of Research Evidence? 3.Understanding how research is done. 4.Understanding quantitative research approaches. 5.Understanding qualitative research approaches. Section 3 How Do I Critically Evaluate Research Studies? 6.Critiquing research. 7.Ethics and research in nursing and midwifery. Section 4 How Do I Use Research Evidence to Inform My Practice? 8.Applying evidence in practice. 9.Writing effective reviews of literature. 10.Sharing Research. Section 5 How Do I Pursue a Nursing or Midwifery Research Future? 11.Research pathways for nurses and midwives.

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this pathbreaking, widely taught book offers six new chapters, on breastfeeding and Black infant health; Black birthing during COVID; Black doulas rethinking birthing practices; the recent buildup of a US national movement; childbirth in Zanzibar; and expanding the global movement for sexual and reproductive well-being. Other chapters are updated throughout. Birthing Justice puts Black womenâs voices at the center of the debate on what should be done to fix the broken maternal care system. It foregrounds Black womenâs agency in the birth justice movement. First published in 2016, Birthing Justice is a seminal text for those interested in maternal healthcare, reproductive justice, health equity, and intersectional racial justice, especially in courses on gender studies, Black studies, public health, and training programs for midwives and OB/GYNs. Additional resources and a reading group guide are available at www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.com.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Beyond Coercion and Malign Neglect: Black Women and the Struggle for Birth Justice by Julia Chinyere Oparah with Black Women Birthing Justice Section I: Birthing Histories Queen Elizabeth Perry Turner: "Granny Midwife," 1931-1956 by Darline Turner Regulating Childbirth: Physicians and Granny Midwives in South Carolina by Alicia D. Bonaparte Speak Their Names: The Power of Sankofa to Reclaim Black Midwifery by Michelle Drew Section II: Beyond Medical versus Natural: Redefining Birth Injustice An Abolitionist Mama Speaks: On Natural Birth and Miscarriage by Viviane Saleh-Hanna Mothering: A Post-C-Section Journey by Jacinda Townsend Confessions of a Black Pregnant Dad by Syrus Marcus Ware Reclaiming Breastfeeding and Protecting Black Infant Health by Kimberly Allers Seale Birth Justice and Population Control by Loretta J. Ross Beyond Silence and Stigma: Pregnancy and HIV for Black Women in Canada by Marvelous Muchenje and Victoria Logan Kennedy What I Carry: A Story of Love and Loss by Iris Jacob Sheltering in Community: Re-imagining Black birth during the COVID-19 pandemic by Jennifer A. James, Julia Chinyere Oparah and Alexus Roane Images from the Safe Motherhood Quilt Section III: Changing Lives, One Birth at a Time This is How we Fight: Black Mamas and Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic by TaNefer L. Camara Birthing Sexual Freedom and Healing: A Survivor Mother's Birth Story by Biany Pérez Birth as Battle Cry: A Doula's Journey from Home to Hospital by Gina Mariela Rodríguez Sister Midwife: Nurturing and Reflecting Black Womanhood in an Urban Hospital by Stephanie Etienne WAJAMAMA: Transforming Childbirth in Zanzibar through Holistic Midwifery Care by Nafisa Jiddawi A Love Letter to My Daughter: Love as a Political Act by Haile Eshe Cole New Visions in Birth, Intimacy, Kinship, and Sisterly Partnerships by Shannon Gibney and Valerie Deus I Am My Hermana's Keeper: Reclaiming Afro-Indigenous Ancestral Wisdom as a Doula by Griselda Rodriguez The First Cut Is the Deepest: A Mother-Daughter Conversation about Birth, Justice, Healing, and Love by Pauline Ann McKenzie-Day and Alexis Pauline Gumbs Section IV: Taking Back Our Power: Organizing for Birth Justice Unexpected Allies: Obstetrician Activism, VBACs, and the Birth Justice Movement by Christ-Ann Magloire and Julia Chinyere Oparah Becoming an Outsider-Within: Jennie Joseph's Activism in Florida Midwifery by Alicia D. Bonaparte and Jennie Joseph Embodied Abolitionism: Prisons, Pregnancy, and the Struggle for Birth Justice by Priscilla A. Ocen and Julia Chinyere Oparah Lifting Up Black Doulas: Black Women Organizing to Reimagine Birthwork by Linda Jones, Monica R. McLemore and Sayida Peprah-Wilson Black Mamas Matter: How Black Women Built a National Movement for Black Maternal Health, Rights and Justice by Elizabeth Dawes Gay Expanding a Transnational Movement for Sexual and Reproductive Wellbeing by Joia Crear-Perry, Kelly Davis, Ana Barreto, and Aja Clark

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Book SynopsisNewborn babies are examined at around 6 to 72 hours after their birth to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This practical text is a step-by-step guide for all practitioners who undertake this clinical examination.Examination of the Newborn encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually, antenatally and through childbirth. The text covers: the role of the first examination as a screening tool normal fetal development parentsâ concerns and how to respond to them the impact of antenatal diagnostic screening the events of labour and birth the clinical examination of the neonate the identification and management of congenital abnormalities accountability and legal issues. This new edition is thoroughly revised throughout to meet current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC) and National Screening Committee standards. It reflects the new standards and key performance indicators from NHS England (2024). Case scenarios, model answers, questions and further reading help the reader to apply the content to their own practice.This textbook is particularly valuable for midwives and nurses undertaking Examination of the Newborn modules as well as a useful reference work for those already performing this role. It provides midwives and other practitioners involved in neonatal examination with a comprehensive guide to the holistic examination of the newborn infant.

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Book SynopsisNeonatal hematology is a fast-growing field, and the majority of sick neonates will develop hematological problems. This is an essential guide to the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of hematologic problems in the neonate. Guidance is practical, including blood test interpretation, advice on transfusions and reference ranges for hematological values. Chapters have been thoroughly revised according to the latest advances in the field for this updated third edition. Topics discussed include erythrocyte disorders, platelet disorders, leukocyte disorders, immunologic disorders and hemostatic disorders. Coverage of oncological issues has been expanded to two separate chapters on leukemia and solid tumors, making information more easily accessible. Approaches to identifying the cause of anemia in a neonate are explained, with detailed algorithms provided to aid clinicians in practice. Covering an important hematologic niche with an ever increasing amount of specialized knowledge, this Trade Review'This third edition represents another step forward in the development of this reference book. The world-renowned editors and authors have made this book the 'go-to' reference for this topic.General texts on neonatology and hematology can only devote limited space to these topics and there is no other comparable book that has been published recently to which this one can be compared … this book will be an important resource for the healthcare providers caring for this vulnerable population.' Jay P. Goldsmith, Doody EnterprisesTable of ContentsForeword James Stockman III; Preface Pedro A. de Alarcon, Eric Werner, Robert D. Christensen and Martha Sola-Visner; Part I. Developmental Hematology: 1. A historical review Howard Pearson (deceased); 2. Hematopoiesis Amber M. D'Souza, Pedro de Alarcon and Mervin C. Yoder; 3. The development of the human immune system Amy O'Connell, Angela Rivers and William B. Slayton; Part II. Bone Marrow Failure and Immune Disorders: 4. Bone marrow failure syndromes Amy Geddis, Meera Srikanthan and Katie Bergstrom; 5. Immunodeficiency diseases of the neonate Julie J. Kim-Chang, James L. Wynn, Matthew A. Saxonhouse and John W. Sleasman; Part III. Erythrocyte Disorders: 6. Newborn genetic screening for blood disorders Parul Rai, Ewelina K. Mamcarz and Jane Hankins; 7. A guide to identifying the cause of anemia in a neonate Robert D. Christensen; 8. Anemia of prematurity and indications for erythropoietin therapy Pamela Kling; 9. Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn Mary Beth Ross, Stephen P. Emery, Pedro de Alarcon and Jon F. Watchko; 10. Neonatal hemolysis Bertil Glader and Aditi Kamdar; 11. Polycythemia and hyperviscosity in the newborn Ted Rosenkrantz and William Oh; Part IV. Platelet Disorders: 12. Approach to thrombocytopenia Emöke Deschmann and Martha Sola-Visner; 13. Acquired thrombocytopenias Patricia E. Davenport and Martha Sola-Visner; 14. Fetal and neonatal alloimmune and isoimmune thrombocytopenias W. Beau Mitchell and James B. Bussel; 15. Congenital thrombocytopenias and thrombocytopathies Amy Geddis and Pedro de Alarcon; Part V. Leucocyte Disorders: 16. Eosinophils and neutrophils Kurt Schibler and Robert D. Christensen; 17. Functional phagocyte disorders in the neonate Thomas F. Michniacki and Kelly Walkovich; Part VI. Hemostatic Disorders: 18. Bleeding disorders Manuela Albisetti and Paul Monagle; 19. Neonatal thrombosis Julie Kim-Chang, James L. Wynn, Matthew A. Saxonhouse and John W. Sleasman; Part VII. Neonatal Transfusion Medicine: 20. Transfusion practices Cyril Jacquot, Yunchuan D. Mo and Naomi L. Luban; Part VIII. Neonatal Oncology: 21. Neonatal leukemia Erin M. Guest, Catherine Garnett, Irene Roberts and Alan S. Gamis; 22. Neonatal and perinatal solid tumors Kevin F. Ginn, Jaszianne A. Tolbert, Glenson Samuel, J. Allyson Hays and Alan S. Gamis; Part IX. Miscellaneous: 23. Disorders of the feto-maternal unit Eric Werner, Nancy Chescheir and Randall Fisher; 24. Reference intervals in neonatal hematology Robert D. Christensen.

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Book SynopsisAs our understanding of the human body broadens, so does the need for a comprehensive text that encompasses all aspects of human development. Essential Human Development is a great course companion that focuses on the human life cycle, ideal for the undergraduate student new to these fields, or for qualified practitioners looking for a reference guide. Featuring key information points and self-test assessments in each chapter, the book is organised in an accessible manner, beginning with fertilisation and embryology, then moving on to obstetric medicine, neonatal care and child health, with the final section exploring gynaecological medicine. Ensuring that information is placed in context to aid understanding, Essential Human Development is the perfect support for the modern medical school curriculum, as well as a vital reminder of the core information needed whilst on a women or child health clinical placement.Table of ContentsList of contributors ix Preface xi How to use your textbook xii About the companion website xiii Part 1: Fertilisation 1 1 Principles of development 3Sam Webster 2 The female reproductive system 12Sam Webster 3 The male reproductive system 24Sam Webster 4 Fertilisation 32Sam Webster 5 Embryology: zygote to blastocyst 38Sam Webster 6 Embryonic stem cells 43Sam Webster Part 2: Pregnancy 49 7 Embryology 51Sam Webster 8 Physiology of pregnancy 59Sam Webster 9 Antenatal care 64Marion Beard 10 Antenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis 71Alan Treharne and Marsham Moselhi 11 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy 82Sharif Ismail 12 Diseases in pregnancy I 89Alan Treharne and Cerys Scarr 13 Diseases in pregnancy II 94Alan Treharne, Cerys Scarr and Aleksandra Komarzyniec-Pyzik 14 Multiple pregnancy and other antenatal complications 103Marion Beard 15 Problems in late pregnancy 109Deepa Balachandran Nair 16 Fetal growth and tests of fetal wellbeing 117Maitreyee Deshpande 17 The eye in pregnancy and the newborn 122Colm McAlinden Part 3: Birth 137 18 Normal labour 139Euan Kevelighan 19 Abnormal labour 146Franz Majoko 20 The puerperium 155Fran Hodge 21 Obstetric emergencies 162Benjamin Chisholme and Euan Kevelighan Part 4: Neonatology 173 22 Newborn resuscitation and newborn examination 175Nitin Goel and Jamie Evans 23 Newborn feeding, jaundice and maternal diabetes 184Geraint Morris 24 The preterm infant 189Nitin Goel 25 Congenital and perinatal infection 196Ian Morris Part 5: Childhood and adolescence 205 26 History and examination in childhood 207Shabeena Webster and Geraint Morris 27 Normal growth and developmental milestones 213Bethan Williams 28 Developmental delay 241Bethan Williams 29 Genetics 249Dana Beasley 30 Neurodevelopmental disorders 256Surekha Tuohy 31 Puberty 263Christopher Bidder 32 Non-accidental injury and neglect 271Catrin Simpson 33 Neurological problems 278Cathy White 34 Infections and immunodeficiency 292Pramodh Vallabhaneni 35 Haematology and oncology 299Pramodh Vallabhaneni 36 Congential and acquired heart disease 307Geraint Morris 37 Metabolic and endocrine disorders 319Shabeena Webster 38 Respiratory problems 333Toni Williams 39 Gastroenterology, nutrition and faltering growth 341Lakshmipriya Selvarajan 40 Renal and urinary problems 35Dana Beasley 41 Dermatology 363Rebecca Balfour 42 Rheumatology and orthopaedics 374Rebecca Balfour 43 Paediatric surgery 385Toni Williams 44 Paediatric pharmacology 391Lakshmipriya Selvarajan Part 6: Gynaecology 395 45 Problems in early pregnancy 397Manju Nair 46 Subfertility 409Gurpreet Singh Kalra 47 Vaginal discharge, pelvic pain and endometriosis 419Aisling Carroll-Downey and Euan Kevelighan 48 Termination of pregnancy 428Sophie Walker and Jennifer Davies-Oliveira 49 Contraception 433Ruth Frazer 50 Obstetric and gynaecological operations 440Nisha Kadwadkar and Euan Kevelighan 51 The menopause 448Kinza Younas Index 455

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Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive yet concise guide for trainee doctors, neonatal nurses and midwives, Essential Neonatal Medicine continues to be an indispensable resource that combines the depth and breadth of a textbook with the efficiency of a revision guide. Extensively updated and full-colour throughout, this edition includes new chapters on neonatal transport and palliative care, as well as further content on pathophysiology and embryology, quality improvement and risk management, infection control, and non-invasive ventilation. With an improved artwork programme and a new glossary of terms, Essential Neonatal Medicine is ideal for all trainee health professionals new to neonatology, or looking for a comprehensive aid to support them.Table of ContentsPreface to the Sixth Edition vii Acknowledgements vii Preface to the First Edition viii Abbreviations ix How to use your textbook xi About the companion website xii 1 The fetus, placenta and changes at birth 1 2 Perinatal epidemiology and audit 14 3 Multiple births 19 4 Neonatal consequences of maternal conditions 25 5 Resuscitation at birth 33 6 Examination of the newborn 46 7 Birth injury 65 8 Genetic disorders 73 9 Infant feeding and nutrition 82 10 Infection in the newborn 98 11 The extreme preterm infant 114 12 The low-birthweight infant 124 13 Respiratory physiology and respiratory support 131 14 Respiratory disorders 144 15 Apnoea, bradycardia and upper airway obstruction 160 16 Cardiovascular disorders 168 17 Gastrointestinal and abdominal disorders 186 18 Renal disorders 201 19 Jaundice 210 20 Haematological disorders 221 21 Endocrine and metabolic disorders 233 22 The central nervous system 250 23 Neurodevelopmental follow-up and assessment of hearing and vision 270 24 Developmental care and the neonatal environment 277 25 Organization of perinatal services 287 26 Neonatal transport 291 27 Discharge and follow-up of high-risk infants 297 28 Parent–infant attachment and support for parents of critically ill infants 306 29 Ethical issues and decision-making process in the treatment of critically ill newborn infants 311 30 End-of-life care and palliative care 316 Index 323

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This concise guide offers a comprehensive step-by-step framework for midwifery students to learn about all aspects of the newborn infant physical examination (NIPE), a screening assessment completed on all babies between 6 and 72 hours of age.The Student Guide to the Newborn Infant Physical Examination encourages the reader to approach the examination in a system-based format, with case studies and practice tips to support learning.The book offers: Evidence-based, well-illustrated assessment tools, which take into account the national screening committee standards, and is written by authors with both academic and clinical experience; A clear direction on how to perform the NIPE in practice while exploring the wider context of screening in healthcare today; Coverage of the changing role of the midwife, and the importance of understanding the whole context of the mother's care, health promotion and starting the practitioner-pare

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Book SynopsisThis succinct manual provides detailed clinical practice guidelines for the care of women in labour, this is designed to be a ready guide for use in the delivery suite by the busy clinician. The third edition has been updated to include new developments in clinical practice and governance and new guidelines. So far as is possible, the differences in care scenarios internationally have been addressed to provide a reliable guide to safe delivery.Key Features Provides detailed clinical practice guidelines for the care of women in labour Offers a ready guide for use in the delivery suite by the busy obstetric clinician and all members of the team Focuses on the clinical relevance of the problem points arising. Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Abbreviations. Glossary. Bleep/crash calls. Part I: Approach to care. The biopsychosocial approach to care of the woman in labour. Communication between care providers. Documentation. Admission to, and discharge home from, the delivery suite. Learning from clinical incidents. T ransfer of care between professionals. Reviewing what happened. Part II: Normal and Low-Risk Labour. Vaginal examination. Intravenous cannulation. Management of normal labour. Prelabour rupture of membranes at term (37–42 weeks). Management of the first stage of labour. Fetal monitoring. Fetal scalp blood sampling. Augmentation of labour. Cord-blood sampling. Epidural analgesia in labour. Management of the second stage of labour. Criteria for paediatric attendance at delivery. Management of the third stage of labour. Immediate postpartum care. Care of the newborn. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Neonatal resuscitation. Babies born before arrival at hospital. Episiotomy. The woman with a history of childhood sexual abuse. Use of birthing pool. Part III: Abnormal and high-risk labour. SECTION 1. Powers, passenger, passage. Caesarean section. Recovery of obstetric patients. High-dependency care. Failed intubation drill. Instrumental delivery. Trial of vaginal delivery after a previous caesarean section. Induction of labour. Antenatal corticosteroid therapy. Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. Preterm uterine contractions. Deliveries at the lower margin of viability. Multiple pregnancy. Abnormal lie in labour. Occipito-posterior position. Malpresentation. Breech presentation. External cephalic version. The woman with genital cutting. The obese woman in labour. Perineal tear. SECTION 2. Medical conditions. Heart disease in labour. Peripartum cardiomyopathy. Pre-eclampsia. Eclampsia. Diabetes mellitus. Asthma (acute exacerbation in labour). Epilepsy. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Connective tissue disorders. SECTION 3. Haemorrhage and haematological disorders. The rhesus-negative woman. Thromboembolism prophylaxis. Acute venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism. Major haemoglobinopathy. Inherited coagulation disorders: Haemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Thrombophilia. Gestational thrombocytopenia. Antepartum haemorrhage. Major placenta praevia. Placenta accreta spectrum. Retained placenta. Postpartum haemorrhage. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Delivery of the woman at known risk of haemorrhage. Standards for administering blood transfusion. Management of the woman who declines blood transfusion. SECTION 4. Infection. Prophylactic antibiotics. Intrapartum sepsis. Hepatitis B and C. Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for Group B streptococci. Genital herpes. Human immunodeficiency virus. The woman with COVID-19. SECTION 5. Other obstetric emergencies. Paravaginal haematoma and cervical tear. Rupture of the uterus. Shoulder dystocia. Cord prolapse. Anaphylaxis. Inverted uterus. Amniotic fluid embolism. Sudden maternal collapse. Latex allergy. SECTION 6. Stillbirths and congenital abnormalities. Checklist for fetal loss at 13–23 weeks. Intrauterine fetal demise. Mid-trimester termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormality. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe most common abnormal growth of the female reproductive system, fibroids, are thought to affect the majority of women at some point during their reproductive years. This text from leading fibroid experts looks at the latest evidence on how the problem impinges on reproduction and the most up-to-date management and treatment options available to help patients with fibroids hoping to conceive.Print versions of this book also include access to the eBook version with links to procedural videos.Table of Contents1. Fibroids and Reproduction: A Bird’s-Eye View. 2. Fibroids and Assisted Reproduction Technology. 3. Fibroids and Endometrial Receptivity/Embryo Implantation. 4. Uterine Fibroids and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. 5. Fibroids in Pregnancy. 6. Medical Options for Uterine Fibroids in the Context of Reproduction. 7. Fibroid Preoperative Imaging: Ultrasound. 8. Fibroid Preoperative Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 9. Interventional Procedures. 10. Hysteroscopic Myomectomy. 11. Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Myomectomy.

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Book SynopsisCardiac disease is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Catastrophic outcomes typically encountered are due to gaps in knowledge and communication between health care providers. There is a great need for a standardized approach for care of this very high-risk group of pregnant women. The book encompasses detailed obstetrics and cardiology perspectives that are crucial in the management of the commonly encountered cardiac conditions in pregnancy. This text aims to provide guidance to the whole team caring for a pregnant cardiac patient consisting of obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine, hospitalists, cardiologists, obstetric anaesthesiologists, emergency physicians, primary care providers and nurses. Features: Cardio-Obstetric team organization Preconception counselling and family planning considerations Cardiovascular disease screening and risk stratification of a pregnant cardiac patTrade ReviewThis book is most appropriate for general obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, and cardiologists interested in pregnancy care. This is certainly a book that many obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine providers, including me, will be adding to their collection. - Doody’s Review Service Table of Contents1.Burden of cardiovascular disease. 2.The Cardio-Obstetric team. 3.Cardiovascular physiology of pregnancy and clinical implications. 4.Preconception care: Optimization of cardiac risk. 5.Termination and contraceptive options for the cardiac patient. 6.Cardiovascular symptoms: Is it pregnancy or the heart? 7.Cardiac diagnostic testing in pregnancy. 8.Anesthesia and analgesia in the pregnant cardiac patient. 9.Anticoagulation in pregnancy. 10.Congenital heart disease in pregnancy. 11.Valve disease in pregnancy. 12.Cardiomyopathies in pregnancy. 13.Vascular disease and dissection in pregnancy. 14.Acute coronary syndromes in pregnancy. 15.Pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy. 16.Arrhythmias in pregnancy. 17.Thromboembolism and amniotic fluid embolism. 18.Endocarditis in pregnancy. 19.Cardiac surgery in pregnancy. 20.Cardiovascular medications in pregnancy. 21.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pregnancy.

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Book SynopsisIt is only in recent years that there has been development in the awareness of the father's mental health. Yet, the father's mental health can influence the mother, the infant, the family and society. This book seeks to address the reasons why the father or the potential father could suffer from a mental disorder or illness during the perinatal period, his reactions, and what can be done to help him. The book explores the way in which fathers' mental health has presented in the past and how it presents now. It looks at the father's attitudes towards his mental well-being and how he may self-manage and self-medicate. It examines the impact and influence the potential father and the father's mental health has on his partner, infant and children. The reasons for certain disorders and illnesses are outlined, along with how they may manifest and are managed. Treatment options and types of medication are discussed and the ways in which the father can access the best possibleTrade Review"I would thoroughly recommend this book to students, qualified midwives and the wider multi-professional team, because poor mental health can affect anyone at any time and its impact can affect the health of the future generations." -Annette Ballard, The Practising Midwife"The book is a great resource, providing information on how a father can be affected by mental health issues during the perinatal stages and the impact it can have on all of those involved during this important stage of life. It covers all types of ways that it can manifest, and offers some great advice too. Thanks to Jane and Mark for getting this book together, it will be so beneficial to many"- Ashley Curry, volunteer for OCD Action and Maternal OCD, keynote speaker for the NHS and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Lay Member and researcher for Tourette’s Action and teacher of IAPT therapists for OCD"This timely book arrives when the place of men in Western Society is poorly defined and less secure. Driven by post-industrial economics, the role of the woman, Dr Hanley and Mr Williams suggest, has been recast as both breadwinner and mother, leaving the male partner excluded and vulnerable. These changes, they claim, lead to mental health problems for the entire family but most perniciously for fathers. Controversially, they propose a surprising champion for the status quo, which mitigates against scientific investigation."- Stephen Paul Jones, RMN, BA, MBA, Retired Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing"This exceptional book by Mark Williams and Dr Jane Hanley is likely to quickly become the go-to resource for fathers’ mental health. Written expertly and sensitively, it covers everything we need to know about diagnoses and conditions, the impact on the whole family, infant bonding and interaction, and crucial information on treatment and management. This book will shatter the stigma that fathers face and help make it more likely that they will come forward to get the support they need."- Dr Andrew Mayers, perinatal mental health expert, Bournemouth UniversityTable of Contents01. Introduction 02. Importance of Good Perinatal Mental Health 03. Exploring the Types and Manifestation of Disorders 04. The Types of Conditions 05. Cross Cutting Themes 06. The Involvement of the Father 07. Treatment and Management Techniques 08. Lifestyle Factors 09. Pharmaceutical Interventions 10. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized book, presented in an easy-to-follow format, is designed as a tool for students and professionals to carry in any setting, providing a quick reference guide to antenatal care and related anatomy and physiology. Used as a platform for wider reading, this text is an ideal reference point for any student or professional involved with the care of childbearing women. Table of ContentsABDOMINAL EXAMINATION.Amniotic fluid index,Inspection,Palpation,Auscultation,Measurement,Expected findings. ANAEMIA. ANATOMY.Fetal circulation,Female external genitalia,Uterus. ANTENATAL APPOINTMENTS. ANTENATAL SCREENING,Blood tests at booking,Follow-up blood tests,Urine,Ultrasound scans,Additional screening,Routine surveillance. BENEFITS. BISHOP’S SCORE FOR INDUCTION OF LABOUR. BLOOD PRESSURE TAKING. BLOOD VALUES. BMI. BOOKING ADVICE. BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE. CALCULATING ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATES. CHOLESTASIS. CTG INTERPRETATION. CUSTOMISED GROWTH CHARTS. DIABETES.Type 1 diabetic women,Gestational diabetic women. DRUG ADMINISTRATION.Drugs and midwives/student midwives,Midwives exemptions and PGDS,Safe administration,Drug abbreviations,Formulas. EMERGENCIES,Adult life support for a pregnant woman,Antepartum haemorrhage,Eclampsia. FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. FUNCTIONS OF THE PLACENTA. METHODS OF INDUCTION. MINOR DISORDERS. PRE- ECLAMPSIA. RECORD KEEPING. SUBSTANCE MISUSE. SUPPORT GROUPS. USEFUL WEBSITES. VENEPUNCTURE.Procedure for taking blood,Vacutainer blood bottles and tests. VULNERABLE GROUPS OF WOMEN

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Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized book, presented in an easy-to-follow format, is designed as a tool for students and professionals to carry in any setting, providing a quick reference guide to supporting women during labour. Used as a platform for wider reading, this text is an ideal reference point for any student or professional involved with the care of childbearing women. Table of ContentsAnatomy. Apgar scores. Birth environment – promoting normality. Caesarean Section (LSCS). Catheterisation. Cord bloods. CTG interpretation. Diabetic women in labour. Degrees of Tears. Deteriorating conditions. Emergencies. Emergency birth. Epidurals. Episiotomy. Examination of the placenta. Fetal blood sampling. Home birth preparation. Initial baby check. Instrumental birth. Mechanism of normal labour (LOA). Monitoring maternal and fetal well-being in labour. Obesity and labour. Pain relief. Perineal repair. Positions for labour and birth. Resuscitation equipment. Signs of transition. Stages and phases of labour. Third stage management. Vaginal assessments. Vaginal birth after caesarean (trial of scar). Waterbirth. Stillbirth and neonatal death.

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Book SynopsisThis text offers a succinct overview of the essential clinical applications of ultrasound in infertility management. It will be of benefit to established practitioners in reproductive medicine, as it details the aspects of quality, safety, training, and certification that help improve standards of practice. Those in training or with a special interest in fertility issues will also find it essential reading.Print versions of this book also include access to the eBook version with links to procedural videos.Trade Review"the use of sonography throughout the entire process of assisted reproduction through early pregnancy. Unique structural elements include subheadings and occasional use of bulleted lists, highlighted summary boxes, and tables"-Ambereen Khan, M.D. (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)"the use of sonography throughout the entire process of assisted reproduction through early pregnancy. Unique structural elements include subheadings and occasional use of bulleted lists, highlighted summary boxes, and tables"- Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Contributors. Ultrasound in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Anatomy and Core Examination Skills. Basic and Technical Aspects of Ultrasound. The Uterus. The Ovaries and the Adnexa. Uterine Cavity Assessment (Saline Hysterosonography). Tubal Patency Assessment (Focusing on Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography). The Infertile Male. Ultrasonographic Monitoring of Follicle Growth in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation. Oocyte Pick Up Technique. Embryo Transfer. Ultrasound Features of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Ultrasound-Guided Intervention in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Implantation and In Utero Growth. Sonoembryology. Assisted Reproductive Technology and Multiple Pregnancy. Miscarriage and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Ectopic Pregnancy and Pregnancy of Unknown Location. Quality Aspects of Ultrasound. Safety Aspects of Ultrasound Scanning. Ultrasound Training in Assisted Reproduction and Early Pregnancy. Training and Certification. Index.

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Book SynopsisThoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-based text for nurses and allied health professionals caring for sick newborn infants. This user-friendly text focuses on the common problems and related care occurring within the neonatal specialty. All previous chapters have been thoroughly updated and new content includes chapters on, for example, organisation of neonatal care, assessment of the neonate, the premature and low birth weight neonate as well as palliative care. In addition, the book now includes a broad and in-depth web-based companion comprising online resources, case studies with answer guides and learning activities. This accessible and interactive approach enables nurses to recognise, rationalise and understand clinical problems using an evidence-based approach. Divided into four parts, the book provides an overview of neonatal care, and a detailed look at the physical and emotional wellbTrade Review"This is an excellent book not only for those who are new to the area of neonatal nursing but also for those undertaking their qualification in specialty. It sets topics out in an easy to understand and logical fashion, identifies where the following text will impact and encourages students and readers to test themselves at the end of each chapter. It is also evidenced throughout ensuring that readers are signposted to further information. An updated and essential part of neonatal nurses' toolkits." — Dr Lynne Paterson, Nurse Lead, NHS Northern Neonatal Network'This is an excellent book not only for those who are new to the area of neonatal nursing but also for those undertaking their qualification in specialty. It sets topics out in an easy to understand and logical fashion identifies where the following text will impact and encourages students and readers to test themselves at the end of each chapter. It is also evidenced throughout ensuring that readers are signposted to further information. An updated and essential part of neonatal nurses toolkits.' — Dr Lynne Paterson, Nurse Lead, NHS Northern Neonatal NetworkTable of ContentsSECTION 1: AN OVERVIEW OF NEONATAL CARE 1 Organisation of neonatal care 2 Assessment of the neonate 3 The preterm and low birthweight infant SECTION 2: THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF NEONATE AND FAMILY 4 Nurturing supportive family and infant relationships in the neonatal environment 5 Developmentally focused nursing care 6 Management of pain and stress in the neonatal unit 7 Neonatal palliative care 8 Neonatal bereavement care 9 Legal and ethical issues in neonatal care SECTION 3: CLINICAL ASPECTS OF NEONATAL CARE 10 Early care of the newborn 11 Management of thermal stability 12 Management of respiratory disorders 13 Management of cardiovascular disorders 14 Neonatal brain injury 15 Management of haematological disorders 16 Management of neonatal fluid and electrolyte balance 17 Nutrition and feeding in the neonatal unit 18 Neonatal infection SECTION 4: PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN NEONATAL CARE 19 Medication practice in the neonatal unit 20 Neonatal anaesthesia 21 Neonatal surgical care 22 Neonatal transportation 23 Exploring evidence-based practice in neonatal care 24 Final comments and acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisThe potential impact of work being conducted in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics upon clinical practice for gynecologists is immense but not yet completely appreciated. This groundbreaking text from international experts examines the newest topics on the perinatal agenda and gives clinicians a  real look into the future via the newest methodologies.Table of ContentsI. PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS: SETTING THESCENE. The mother: Adaptation to pregnancy and normal metabolism. Maternal and fetal normal and abnormal nutrition. Great obstetrical syndromes: It’s all in the placenta. Normal and abnormal fetal growth. Preterm labor and birth. Gestational diabetes mellitus. Preeclampsia. Maternal obesity. Maternal health: Immediate, short-, and long-term complications following pregnancy. The fetus and the neonate: Immediate, short-, and long-term impact. Cost of pregnancy complications related to noncommunicable diseases and cost effectiveness of interventions to address them. II. TOWARDS PREDICTIONAND PREVENTION. Integrated system biology approaches to fetal medicine problems. Omics and female reproduction. Maternal genome and pregnancy outcomes. Placental development and omics. Placental metabolomics in obese pregnancies. Methylome and epigenetic markers. Microbiome and pregnancy complications. Small noncoding RNAs as biomarkers for pregnancy complications. Urine metabolomics and proteomics in prenatal health. Metabolomics and perinatal complications. Metabolomics in normal and pathologic pregnancies. Metabolomics in amniotic fluid. Omics and coagulation disorders in pregnancy. Omics and perinatal medicine: Preeclampsia. Single nucleotide polymorphisms and pregnancy complications. Metabolomics and perinatal cardiology. Metabolomics and human breast milk: A unique and inimitable food for infants. Neurodevelopment and placental omics. Early life complications, placental genomics, and risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring. Metabolomics and perinatal asphyxia. Environment, pregnancy complications, and omics. Sleep and pregnancy complications. Maternal plasma cell-free DNA screening: I. Basic science and applications. Maternal plasma cell-free DNA screening: II. Integration into clinical practice. Microarrays. Whole exome and whole genome sequencing

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Book SynopsisWritten by a multidisciplinary team of medical and nursing experts, this fully-updated second edition provides evidence-based coverage of all frequently seen neonatal conditions. Divided into chapters based on body-systems, each section includes discussion of relevant embryology, anatomy and physiology. Designed for real-life practice in the ward, each chapter includes clear guidelines for procedure and discussion of best practice. Case studies are used throughout to aid discussion of specific equipment, conditions, and situations. An essential resource for neonatal nursing and midwifery students, as well as practicing neonatal nurses, this acclaimed text may also be of use to junior doctors beginning neonatology. Evidence-based theory clearly linked to application in the ward with case studies throughout Procedure and equipment guidelines included, with specific recommendations for practice Accessible format designed for easy reaTrade Review"It explains the most complex facts clearly. Each chapter is introduced with learning outcomes, and illustrations are used to highlight essential information. Specific implications for practice are detailed after each topic. All neonatal units should have a copy of this excellent resource. (Nursing Standard, July-August 2010) "This well structured, comprehensive book was written by [doctors and] nurses for nursing and midwifery students as well as practising neonatal nurses...Easy to read and well illustrated...I would recommend this book whole heartedly...a valuable addition to any neonatal unit and healthcare library." -- Journal of Neonatal Nursing This comprehensive text covers all aspects of neonatal nursing...Research–based, Nursing the Neonate includes references to the most up–to–date research and practice...Would make an excellent resource book for health professionals within this speciality." --New Zealand College of midwives journal Table of ContentsPreface vi Introduction vii Contributors viii Chapter 1 The Evolution of Neonatal Care 1 David Field and Andy Leslie Chapter 2 Obstetric Issues Relating to Neonatal Care 13 Belinda Ackerman and Sonji Clarke Chapter 3 Normal Adaptation to the Post-Natal Environment 39 Maggie Meeks and Maggie Hallsworth Chapter 4 The Neonatal Environment and Care of Families 51 Kevin Hugill, with contributions from ADAPT Chapter 5 The Small Baby 65 Maggie Meeks and Jonathan Cusack Chapter 6 Thermoregulation 79 Maggie Hallsworth Chapter 7 Fluids, Electrolytes and Glucose 88 Elaine Boyle Chapter 8 Respiratory Difficulties and Ventilatory Support 102 Venkatesh Kairamkonda Chapter 9 Neonatal Surgery 133 Shawqui Nour and Maggie Hallsworth Chapter 10 Congenital Conditions 152 Mandy Barry Chapter 11 Nursing Newborn Babies with Congenital Heart Disease 172 Frances Bu’Lock, Andrew Currie and Venkatesh Kairamkonda Chapter 12 Nutrition of the Term and Preterm Infant 207 Lucy Hawkes and Michelle Paterson Chapter 13 Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport 231 Robert Bomont and Lynda Rafael Chapter 14 Neonatal Neurology 243 Eleri Adams and Marie Hubbard Chapter 15 The Dying Infant 262 Zoe Wilkes and Maggie Hallsworth Chapter 16 Infection in the Term and Preterm Infant 274 Alison Bedford Russell Chapter 17 Haematology in the Term and Preterm Neonate 296 Tim Watts, Karissa Jowaheer and Ping Corcoran Chapter 18 Developmental Care 316 Inga Warren Chapter 19 Neonatal Ethics 334 John Wyatt Chapter 20 Discharge Planning and the Community Outreach Service 345 Sylvia Gomes Index 359

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Book SynopsisTrade Review2015 BMA Medical Book Awards: Highly Commended in Paediatrics"In the third edition of this textbook (previously edited by Solomon and Esterly) the editors, Eichenfield, Frieden, Mathes and Zaenglein, have expanded its scope to include skin disorders arising in the neonatal period and infancy. The wonderful aspects of the prior editions have been preserved or improved upon. The text is clearly written and enhanced by the many color photographs of dermatologic disorders. Whenever possible there is a renewed effort to include evidence-based recommendations...Neonatal and Infant Dermatology is far more than an atlas. It is a state-of-the-art presentation of the diagnosis and management of skin disorders, and a road map for future interventions to enhance the well-being of the newborn infant." Foreword by: Richard A. Polin, Feb 2015 "This is the third edition of a book on infant dermatology that presents excellent quality color photographs as well as advice on diagnosis and management based on the superb expertise of a multitude of respected pediatric dermatologists. There is a wealth of valuable clinical information in this updated book on neonatal and infant dermatology. It is a valuable addition to your medical library if you treat infants." - Patricia Wong, MD Doody's Score: 95 - 4 Stars!Table of ContentsChapter 1 Fetal Skin Development Chapter 2 Structure and function of newborn skin Chapter 3 Lesional Morphology and Assessment Chapter 4 Skin of the premature infant Chapter 5 Neonatal skin care and toxicology Chapter 6 Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Chapter 7 Transient benign cutaneous lesions in the newborn Chapter 8 Iatrogenic and traumatic injuries Chapter 9 Developmental abnormalities Chapter 10 Vesicles, pustules, bullae, erosions and ulcerations Chapter 11 Epidermolysis Bullosa Chapter 12 Bacterial infections Chapter 13 Viral infections Chapter 14 Fungal infections, infestations and parasitic infections in neonates Chapter 15 Eczematous Disorders Chapter 16 Diaper Area Eruptions Chapter 17 Erythrodermas; the red scaly baby Chapter 18 Disorders of cornification (Ichthyosis) Chapter 19 Inflammatory and purpuric eruptions Chapter 20 Vascular stains, malformations and tumors Chapter 21 Hypopigmentation disorders Chapter 22 Hyperpigmentations disorder Chapter 23 Lumps, bumps and Hamartomas Chapter 24 Disorders of subcutaneous tissue Chapter 25 Neoplastic and infiltrative disease Chapter 26 Selected hereditary diseases Chapter 27 Neonatal mucous membrane disorders Chapter 28 Hair disorders Chapter 29 Nail defects

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Book SynopsisAt one time, many children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) suffered from issues that carried fatal prognoses. But that''s changing, thanks to technological advances. Interventions in Structural, Valvular, and Congenital Heart Disease, Second Edition guides you throught the interventional treatment of congenital, valvular, and structural heart disease in the children and adults. The book emphasizes the practical aspects of procedures and covers other important areas such as indications and patient selection, potential pitfalls, and complications. See What''s New in the Second Edition: Contributions from new authors who are pioneers in structural interventions in adults and transcatheter aortic valve replacement Expanded emphasis on the importance of imaging alongside the technical details of equipment and its safe and effective delivery Coverage of emerging techniques at the forefront oTrade Review"… an excellent reference for advanced interventional cardiologists in training as well as those in practice. The focus on the technical aspects and techniques of the procedure will be particularly helpful to those in training."—Arnold Johnston Hite, MD, MS, Ochsner Clinic Foundation for Doody's Review Service Table of ContentsCardiac Catheterization Laboratory Design and Diagnostic Modalities. Vascular Access. Fetal and Early Postnatal Interventions. Valves. Septal Defects. Aortopulmonary Shunts. Fistulas. Obstructions. Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. Thoracic Aneurysms. Hybrid Procedures. Left Atrial Appendage Closure. Devices for Heart Failure Management. Other Procedures. Complications of Congenital, Structural, and Valvular Interventions.

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Book SynopsisThese interwoven stories and articles provide essential insights into the medical world of premature birth, and into what happens to these babies and their families when things don't go as planned.Table of ContentsForeword by John D. Lantos and William Meadow Acknowledgments Introduction Part 1: Labour and Prenatal Counselling The “Perfect Pregnancy” Is a Scam You Made Your Bed… 12 May No Bed of Roses 13 May 15 May, Night End-of-Life Decisions for Extremely Low-Gestational-Age Infants: Why Simple Rules for Complicated Decisions Should Be Avoided Difficult Decisions Naming 19 May 20 May Personalized Decision Making: Practical Recommendations for Antenatal Counseling for Fragile Neonates Part 2: The Delivery and the First Days The Delivery Memories from Gene Dempsey 23 May 24 May Half Mother at Home 26 May 30 May 3 June 6 June 7 June 11 June 13 June 14 June The Big Berthas Part 3: The NICU Dear Violette Pepperoni Pizza and Sex 17, 18 June For Audrey-Anne Shooting Stars 19, 20 June 21 June Life Trajectories 23 June Red Underwear My Love 24 June 26 June 27 June Other People Just Being There 20 July Part 4: Progress and Setbacks 20 August 22 August Dear World Learning to Fall 24 August 31 August Term MRI for Small Preterm Babies: Do Parents Really Want to Know, and Why Has Nobody Asked Them? Measuring and Communicating Meaningful Outcomes in Neonatology: A Family Perspective Part 5: Coming Home Germ-o-phobia Meanwhile, with My Other Kids… Rewriting Your Life A Mother’s Love The Backpack: The Sequel After Violette, Am I a Better Doctor? Tattoos, Beer, and Bow Ties: The Limits of Professionalism in Medicine 26 September What’s Your Dream? 22 May 2011 Stronger and More Vulnerable: A Balanced View of the Impacts of the NICU on Parents Survival Guide for Parents Part 6: Neonatology Information for Parents, Families, Clinicians, and All Those Who Care about Babies Getting the Bad Stuff Out Seven Don’ts for Families and Friends Helping Parents The Best Ways to Help Parents in the NICU Ethics and Etiquette in Neonatal Intensive Care Notes Glossary of Common Abbreviations Used in the NICU Selected Bibliography Resources and Further Reading

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Book Synopsis‘Fascinating and moving.' - Adam Kay, author of This is Going to HurtA BBC Radio 4 A Good Read choiceThis is a story about the cutting-edge medicine that has saved a generation of babies.It's about the love and fear a parent feels for a child they haven’t yet met.It's about doctors, mothers, fathers and babies as together they fight for the first breath.The First Breath is a book about motherhood and medicine. Olivia Gordon decided to find out how, exactly, modern science saved her son’s life. Crossing medical memoir with popular science, The First Breath is an investigation into the pioneering fetal and neonatal care bringing a new generation into the world, who would not have lived if they had been born only a few decades ago. The First Breath explores the female experience of medicine and details the relationship mothers develop with doctors who hold not only life and death in their hands, but also the very possibility of birth.From the dawn of fetal medicine to neonatal surgery and the exploding field of perinatal genetics, The First Breath tells of fear, bravery and love. Olivia Gordon takes the reader behind the closed doors of the fetal and neonatal intensive care units, resuscitation rooms and operating theatres at some of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, unveiling the untold story of how doctors save the sickest babies.Trade ReviewFascinating and moving. -- Adam Kay, Sunday Times bestselling author of This is Going to HurtExcellent . . . A serious journalistic investigation into foetal and neonatal medicine . . . reads like a thriller. -- The TimesHeartstopping -- Daily MailA triumph of memoir-cum-non-fiction and a love story starring our heroes, the NHS . . . Totally brilliant and touching . . . tender, well researched and unputdownable, the best book I've read in the last twelve months. [The First Breath] moves effortlessly between personal stories of children and cutting edge scientific research . . . [Gordon makes] us feel the great and risky adventure of surviving a difficult childhood and becoming a person: and the linked one of being a parent . . . a wonderful, intelligent writer. -- Maggie Gee – BBC Radio 4 A Good Read choiceA touching, insightful and engaging memoir. -- The LancetPacy and accessible . . . It is the female experience of such invasive surgeries that remains the focus here; expectant mothers steeling themselves for “needles as long as rulers” and learning to navigate a “strange form of knowledge” about a child that has yet to enter the world. -- Prospect - who named The First Breath one of the best science books of 2019Part memoir, part analysis of neonatal and postnatal care. It’s wonderful. -- Clover Stroud, author of The Wild Other and My Wild and Sleepless NightsSmart, sympathetic -- Sunday Times StyleVery powerfully told. -- Emma Barnett, BBC Radio 5 LiveThis touching and hopeful book skilfully interweaves medical history, reporting and – most movingly – memoir. -- The TLSA meticulously researched history of fetal medicine and a heartfelt account of parenting preterm babies. -- Leah Hazard, bestselling author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife’s StoryWe take pregnancy and childbirth for granted. Now please read The First Breath and be thankful for your children’s lives. A compelling and uplifting book. -- Heart surgeon Professor Stephen Westaby, bestselling author of Fragile Lives and The Knife’s EdgeA wonderfully well written, brilliant discussion of the evolution of genetics, prenatal diagnosis, fetal and neonatal medicine, ethics and popular prejudice interwoven into a framework of [the author’s] own very human story and the other mothers who tell of their experiences so graphically . . . moved me to tears. -- Professor Stuart Campbell, British fetal medicine pioneerExceptionally moving . . . a pleasure to read. -- Professor Dame Kay E Davies, Professor of Genetics, University of Oxford Extraordinary . . . An absorbing and awe-inspiring account of the extraordinary foetal and neonatal medicine that is enabling a new generation of babies to thrive. -- The BooksellerGenuinely brilliant…exceptionally powerful, deep and important. -- Professor Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure and The Compatibility GeneAbsolutely gripping -- Harriett Gilbert – BBC Radio 4 A Good ReadA book full of emotion and one that medical practitioners should read -- Jewish ChronicleA gem…So impressed by the tenderness and science -- Dr Rana Awdish, author of In ShockThis jaw-dropping story of medical discovery is interwoven with Gordon’s own deeply moving story of her own experience as a new mother with a child in neonatal care. It conveys, brilliantly, the devastating emotional impact of being separated from one’s child, and the shock of an unexpected diagnosis. -- Useful Reading, The Birth Trauma AssociationBeautifully written -- Stevie Davies

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Book SynopsisFrom World Health Organization data, the prevalence of hearing impairment among infants varies between 0.5 and 3.0 cases per thousand, but in children hospitalised in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and in those with other risk factors (ie: anatomically small for gestational age, craniofacial abnormalities, intrauterine infections, family history of hearing loss, ototoxic drugs, mechanical ventilation , etc.), the prevalence is 10-20 times greater. Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be defined as an intensive care unit for sick newborns who need specialised treatment. NICU combines equipment and advanced technology with medical staff specially trained in newborn care. The Joint Committee on Infants Hearing (JCIH) identified many risk factors in NICU infants like prolonged mechanical ventilation, asphyxia, low birth weight and ototoxic medication, and so it also considers intensive care as a whole a risk factor. The present book focuses its attention on this hearing loss risk factor, starting from risk factors and screening strategies, highlighting the various neonatal levels of care, focusing on the treatment of infants with neural tube defects and the future motor development of premature babies. This should be done until caregivers can get the attention of drug therapies used in the NICU.

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Book SynopsisThis book summarizes the state of cognoscibility regarding normal newborn care that has been accumulated over the past centuries, especially the 20th and now 21st century. The preface/introduction details historical concepts that have followed newborns over the millennia of Homo sapiens sapiens' existence, such as infanticide, breast feeding, swaddling, neonatal resuscitation, and principles of caring for newborns. The mortality rate of newborns has been reduced in many parts of the world in the past two centuries, and we have learned much about how to keep increasing numbers of newborns alive and healthy. This is especially seen when healthcare providers and society collaborate in this important endeavor that includes emphasizing known preventive principles. Current modern pediatric and perinatal treatments allow newborns in the current 21st century America to have a start on an overall life expectancy of 78.5 years (up to 76 years in males and 80.9 years in females) if they receive meticulous medical care, and even if they are born into a penurious state. Such deserved care and inevitable medical discoveries will only lengthen these life trajectories. This second edition updates principles of caring for the newborn that were identified in the first edition. It considers the newborn examination, newborn screening, safe-sleep concepts, mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact, effects of prenatal drug use, mental health issues in the newborn, maternal mood disorders, infant feeding, circumcision, anticipatory guidance, and concepts of surgery in the newborn. Also considered are selective disorders found in some newborns that includes newborn neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and dermatology.Table of ContentsPreface; The Term Newborn Evaluation; The Late Preterm Newborn; Newborn Screening; Circumcision; Sudden Unexpected Death: SIDS and Un-Safe-Sleep Practices; Neonatal Resuscitation; Mother and Newborn: Skin-to-Skin Contact; Prenatal Drug Use and Effects on Newborn and Childhood; Attachment Disorders and Mental Health Issues in the Newborn; Maternal Mood Disorders and the Newborn; Provider and Patient Interaction in the Newborn Period; Teaching Anticipatory Guidance for the Newborn; Infant Feeding; Palliative Care: Cloaking the Newborn from Suffering; Surgery in the Neonate; Development of the Human Nervous System; Newborn Neurology; Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Newborn; Pulmonology of the Newborn; Newborn Cardiology; Kidneys in the Newborn; Caring for the Newborn: Gastrointestinal Issues; Endocrinology in the Newborn; Neonatal Dermatology; Index.

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Book SynopsisBirth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth. These abnormalities lead to mental or physical disabilities or are fatal. There are more than 4,000 different known birth defects ranging from minor to serious, and although many of them can be treated or cured, they are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. This book presents leading research in this field from around the world.

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Book SynopsisBirth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth. These abnormalities lead to mental or physical disabilities or are fatal. There are more than 4,000 different known birth defects ranging from minor to serious, and although many of them can be treated or cured, they are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. This book presents leading research in this field from around the world.

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Book SynopsisBirth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth. These abnormalities lead to mental or physical disabilities which can be fatal. There are over 4,000 different known birth defects ranging from minor to serious, and although many of them can be treated or cured, they are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. This book presents leading research in this field from around the world.

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Book SynopsisBirth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth. These abnormalities lead to mental or physical disabilities or are fatal. There are over 4,000 different known birth defects ranging from minor to serious, and although many of them can be treated or cured, they are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. This book presents leading research in this field from around the world.

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Book SynopsisThe objective of this book is to review specific haematologic disorders that commonly present in the new-born period. It summarises and presents the topics specifically relating to the haematological disorders in neonates.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of some major topics in neonatal neurology, delivering up-to-date data. The book covers several sections in a wide variety of aspects and interests. The topics include: VLBW infants and developmental follow up, kernicterus -- why is it persistent and can we make it go away, drugs and cerebral blood flow in the neonatal brain, neonatal EEG, neurological sequelae following mechanical ventilation, amplitude integrated EEG (aEEG), surgical treatment of post haemorrhagic hydrocephalus in the neonate, perinatal head trauma and neuro-trauma, and ethical approach to neonatal neurological issues.

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Book SynopsisParents of babies in the NICU need essential information but also a way to mark their baby’s first days and weeks after birth, even if things aren’t as they envisioned them. This beautiful spiral bound journal provides essential educational content and a keepsake for parents to record their baby's progress. Parents are encouraged to track their baby's condition week-to-week and to commemorate special moments along the way. Journaling prompts remind parents to record their infant's vital statistics and jot down questions to ask the medical team.

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Book SynopsisThis innovative deck provides primary care professionals with expert guidance on caring for newborns. Topics span everything from prenatal assessment to delivery and newborn evaluation, as well as feeding, general concerns, newborn illness, birth anomalies and skin lesions, specialized NICU care, preterm and full-term newborn concerns, and more. A series of illustrative boxes, tables, checklists, images, reference ranges, key principles, and supportive text are included in this handy deck.Topics Include Prenatal Assessment Delivery and Newborn Assessment Feeding General Newborn Concerns Newborn Respiratory Management Newborn Illness Other Birth Anomalies Newborn Skin Lesions Specialized Care Preterm/Early-Term Newborns And more... Table of Contents Introduction How to Use This Deck Figure, Table, and Box Credits AbbreviationsPrenatal Assessment 1. The Prenatal Pediatric Visit 2. The Maternal Medical and Family History 3. Fetal Risk, Assessment, and Interventions 4. Fetal Growth 5. Fetal Growth Restriction 6. DiabetesDelivery and Newborn Assessment 7. Delivery Room Resuscitation Prep 8. Need for Resuscitation 9. Immediate Delivery Procedures 10. Gestational Age Assessment 11. Newborn Assessment: Overview 12. Neurological Assessment 13. The High-Risk Newborn 14. Dried Blood Spot Screening 15. Circumcision 16. Discharge From the Hospital 17. The First Postpartum Visit 18. The Newborn Eyes 19. The Newborn EarsFeeding 20. Breastfeeding Benefits 21. Breastfeeding Initiation 22. Breastfeeding Latch 23. Providing Breastfeeding Support 24. Newborn Weight Loss 25. Breastfeeding Preterm Infants 26. Improving Milk Production 27. Nutrient Supplementation 28. Discharge Feeding Plan 29. Formula Feeding 30. Feeding EvaluationGeneral Newborn Concerns 31. Hyperbilirubinemia: Risk Factors and Definitions 32. Hyperbilirubinemia: Management and Follow-up 33. Jaundice 34. Elimination Patterns 35. Glucose 36. Hypoglycemia 37. Hyperglycemia 38. Immunizations 39. Safe Sleep 40. Safety ConcernsNewborn Respiratory Management 41. Respiratory Distress 42. Cyanosis 43. Respiratory Distress Syndrome 44. Acidosis 45. Tachypnea 46. Airway Issues 47. Meconium Aspiration Syndrome 48. Pneumonia 49. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 50. Pneumomediastinum 51. Infants With Chronic Lung Disease 52. Additional Respiratory ManagementNewborn Illness 53. The Ill-Seeming Newborn 54. Endocrine and Metabolic Changes 55. Inborn Errors of Metabolism 56. Hyperinsulinism 57. Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia 58. Hypomagnesemia 59. Gastrointestinal Pathology 60. Intestinal and Bowel Obstruction 61. Hydronephrosis 62. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome 63. Congenital Anomalies 64. Congenital Heart Disease 65. Congestive Heart Failure 66. Rickets (Osteopenia) 67. Endotracheal Tubes 68. Parenteral Nutrition 69. Transfer and Transport of the Ill NewbornOther Birth Anomalies 70. The Newborn Head 71. The Newborn Mouth 72. Vertebral Anomalies 73. Hip Anomalies 74. Hand Anomalies 75. The Newborn Foot 76. Gastroschisis and Omphalocele 77. Male Genitourinary Anomalies 78. Female Genitourinary Anomalies 79. Differences of Sex DevelopmentNewborn Skin Lesions 80. Port Wine Stain (Capillary Malformation) 81. Other Vascular Malformations 82. Pigmentary Birthmarks 83. Hamartomas and Miscellaneous Lesions 84. Developmental Skin Anomalies 85. Vesiculopustular Diseases 86. Superficial Vascular TumorsSpecialized Care 87. Neonatal Care Levels 88. NICU Care 89. NICU Discharge 90. NICU Nutritional Discharge Plan 91. Continuing Problems after NICU DischargePreterm/Early-Term Newborns 92. Preterm Resuscitation 93. Anemia of Prematurity 94. Retinopathy of Prematurity 95. Late Preterm/Early Term Infant Nutrition 96. Late Preterm/Early Term Special Concerns 97. Preterm Infant Surveillance 98. Vehicle Safety in Preterm InfantsOther Concerns 99. Neonatal Hypotonia 100. The Seemingly Well Newborn 101. Infant Morbidity and Mortality

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering maternal and fetal evaluation and immediate newborn care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in 4 volumes. This book features 8 units covering information and skills for obstetric evaluation and neonatal resuscitation (consistent with AAP guidelines) as well as units to provide the necessary information for initial stabilization of a newborn. The neonatal resuscitation unit has been updated to reflect the new NRP®, 8th Edition, guidelines. TOPICS INCLUDE Is the Mother Sick? Is the Fetus Sick? Fetal Age, Growth, and Maturity Fetal Well-being Is the Baby Sick? Recognizing and Preventing Problems in the Newborns Pulse Oximetry Resuscitating the Newborn Gestational Age- and Size-Associated Risk Factors Thermal Environment Hypoglycemia Blood Glucose Screenings And more… Table of Contents Unit 1: Is the Mother Sick? Is the Fetus Sick? Skill Unit: Determining Fetal Presentation With Leopold Maneuvers Unit 2: Fetal Age, Growth, and Maturity Unit 3: Fetal Well-being Skill Unit: Electronic Fetal Monitoring Unit 4: Is the Baby Sick? Recognizing and Preventing Problems in the Newborn Skill Unit: Electronic Cardiorespiratory Monitoring Skill Unit: Pulse Oximetry Unit 5: Resuscitating the Newborn Skill Unit: Suctioning Skill Unit: Management of Oxygen in the Delivery Setting Skill Unit: Free-Flow Oxygen and Positive-Pressure Ventilation Skill Unit: Endotracheal Intubation Skill Unit: Chest Compressions Skill Unit: Emergency Medications Skill Unit: Apgar Score Unit 6: Gestational Age and Size and Associated Risk Factors Skill Unit: Estimating Gestational Age by Examination of a Newborn Unit 7: Thermal Environment Skill Unit: Radiant Warmers Skill Unit: Incubators and Neutral Thermal Environment Unit 8: Hypoglycemia Skill Unit: Blood Glucose Screenings Pretest Answer Key Glossary Index

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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 SynopsisQuick 2-sided reference card with pre-calculated epinephrine and volume expander doses for babies weighing 0.5 kg-5 kg and pictoral guide for preparation of epinephrine. Size: 8.5 x 11

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Book SynopsisSimulate a realistic delivery room setting during your NRP training courses with the all-new NRP Equipment Poster, featuring images of a manometer, oxygen blender, pulse oximeter, and more. Printed on flexible plastic with holes for hanging on hooks. Size: 22" x 24".

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive chart updated for 2024 provides clear, easy-to-follow guidelines on how to code for initial and subsequent services when a newborn’s situation changes. Included in this helpful tool: Guidance for selecting the correct initial or subsequent care codes for services to newborns Choosing hourly versus daily critical care codes Differentiating hospital care of an ill newborn from intensive and critical care services Identification of bundled and separately reported services provided in conjunction with neonatal intensive and critical care services New for 2024- CPT guidance for split or shared visits. It is 11" x 17" and laminated for extra durability.

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