Myles Pocket Reference for Midwives

Autorentext

Cathy Ashwin is principal editor of MIDIRS Digest, a publication for midwives. She is also a lecturer in midwifery at the University of Nottingham. Her specialist areas are public health, perinatal mental health and smoking in pregnancy. Cathy has completed a PhD which focused on women who stop smoking during pregnancy but relapse after their baby is born.

Klappentext

Myles Pocket Reference for Midwives is a brand new resource that offers readers a ready source of up-to-date information at the fingertips!

Well illustrated with over 100 figures, tables and pull-out boxes, this slim pocket guide includes a wealth of information ranging from physical examination to drug calculations, antenatal investigations, screening, infant feeding, medical complications of pregnancy, and birth emergencies. * Myles Pocket Reference for Midwives* will be ideal for all midwives - whether qualified or in training.

• Helpful bullet point style enables rapid access to essential information

• Splash proof cover ensures durability
• Rich illustrative programme enables rapid access to key information

Inhalt

Part 1 The Midwife's Role

Part 2 Uncomplicated Pregnancy and Birth

Part 3 After the Birth

Part 4 Complications in Pregnancy

Part 5 Birth Emergencies

Appendix 1 Commonly Used Abbreviations

Appendix 2 Normal Blood Measurements

Appendix 3 Useful Websites