Midwifery at a glance / edited by Eleanor Forrest. - Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, c2019. - 206 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm - At a glance series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Anatomy and physiology -- Preconception -- Antenatal -- Intrapartum -- Postnatal care -- Common medical disorders -- Obstetric complications -- Fetus and baby -- Psychological dimensions -- Midwifery skills.


"Midwifery at a glance offers an easy-to-read yet comprehensive overview of everything a midwifery student needs to know, from conception to care of the newborn.

This practical guide provides coverage of normal pregnancy. Maternal and fetal physiology, and preexisting medical conditions and how these affect pregnancy and birth. It also features vital information on the role of the midwife, evidence-based practice, health promotion education, and perinatal mental health, as well as neonatal care and an overview of emergency situations. Midwifery at a glance contains superb full-color illustrations throughout, written specifically for midwifery students and includes all the concepts found on the midwifery curriculum and demonstrate links for working with other relevant multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. Midwifery at a glance is the ideal guide for midwifery students, offering support in the application of midwifery knowledge in clinical."--Back cover



9781118874455 (pbk.)

2018034897


Midwifery

RG950 / M58 2019