Midwifery Essentials: Postnatal: Volume 4

ISBN-13: 9780702071003 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 200 str.

Bri Jennifer (Independent Midwifery Educator and Researcher

Opis

The second edition of the popular Midwifery Essentials series continues to help readers understand and master a range of core issues safely and with confidence Written by leading midwifery academics, each book in the series provides a user-friendly source of information which has been fully updated throughout to reflect the latest evidence-base for current practice. Now with an improved design to make learning as easy as possible, each paperback in the series focuses on the importance of communication and contemporary women-centred care and presents helpful 'scenarios' to encourage debate and reflection. Special features include:

• Helpful 'jigsaw' approach enables readers explore specific topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and promotes health.
• Explains the professional and legal issues surrounding current practice
• Chapters designed to be read as a 'standalone' or in succession
• Makes reference to the latest national and international guidelines
• Embraces the principles of 'Better Births'

The Midwifery Essentials series is ideal for all midwives - whether qualified or in training - and is also helpful to nurses and HCAs working in the maternity environment.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Postnatal care: principles and practice

Chapter 3 Care of the baby at birth

Chapter 4 Examination of the newborn

Chapter 5 Hospital postnatal care

Chapter 6 Postoperative care following a caesarean

Chapter 7 Postnatal care in the community

Chapter 8 Emotional well-being following birth

Chapter 9 Formula feeding

Chapter 10 Supporting the mother to feed her baby