A Midwifes Handbook

Author : Constance Sinclair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Maternity nursing
ISBN : UOM:39015055904364

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A Midwife's Handbook by Constance Sinclair Pdf

A Midwife's Handbook is designed to provide practicing nurse midwives and obstetric nurses with quick access to important clinical information. It is a comprehensive reference that offers brief overviews of pregnancy, the intrapartum and postpartum periods, as well as gynecological and medical conditions that impact childbearing. Complications are described and a brief overview of medical management is included for giving women anticipatory guidance when they are referred for physician care. The midwifery management also incorporates complementary measures such as herbal remedies, reflexology, Chinese medicine and nutritional strategies.

Author : Vicky Chapman,Cathy Charles
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119235118

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The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook by Vicky Chapman,Cathy Charles Pdf

Praise for the previous edition: “…An outstanding handbook. It will be a familiar volume on most midwifery bookshelves, providing an excellent guide to midwifery focused care of both woman and child in the birthing setting.” - Nursing Times Online Providing a practical and comprehensive guide to midwifery care, The Midwife’s Labour and Birth Handbook continues to promote best practice and a safe, satisfying birthing experience with a focus on women-centred care. Covering all aspects of care during labour and birth, from obstetric emergencies to the practicalities of perineal repair (including left-hand suturing), the fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to include: Full colour photographs of kneeling extended breech and footling breech births New water birth and breech water birth photographs Female genital mutilation Sepsis Group B streptococcus Care of the woman with diabetes /Neonatal hypoglycaemia Mental health Seeding/microbirthing It also addresses important issues such as: Why are the numbers of UK women giving birth in stirrups RISING rather than falling? Why are so few preterm babies given bedside resuscitation with the cord intact? Would the creation of midwife breech practitioners/specialists enable more women to choose vaginal breech birth and is breech water birth safe? What is the legal position for women who choose to free birth – and their birth partners? Why are midwives challenging the OASI care bundle? Incorporating research, evidence and anecdotal observations, The Midwife’s Labour and Birth Handbook remains an essential resource for both student midwives and experienced practising midwives.

Author : Felicity Warner
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781848507036

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The Soul Midwives' Handbook by Felicity Warner Pdf

Soul Midwives, a movement begun by Felicity Warner, has changed the face of modern holistic and spiritual palliative care in the UK and abroad.Soul Midwives are holistic and spiritual companions to the dying. They draw on traditional skills, now largely forgotten, applying them to our modern world to ease the passage of those who are dying. Their services are used within people's own homes, in hospices and in care homes.Anyone with an open and compassionate heart and a desire to help others can train to become a Soul Midwife. This book will guide you through the core principles and techniques of this practice.

Author : Maggie Evans,Beverley Marsh,Angela Walker
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199584673

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Oxford Handbook of Midwifery by Maggie Evans,Beverley Marsh,Angela Walker Pdf

This unique and bestselling handbook provides midwives with everything they need for successful practice. It contains concise, practical and expert guidance on all aspects of the midwife's role, from pre-conceptual advice to the final post-natal examination of the mother and baby.

Author : Marie Louise
Publisher : Random House
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781473573321

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The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by Marie Louise Pdf

‘Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions’ Emma Bunton, co-founder of Kit and Kin Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead. Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months. As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including - - How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born - The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour - Incredible facts about breast milk Packed with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!

Author : Mary Steen,Taniya Roberts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781405195102

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The Handbook of Midwifery Research by Mary Steen,Taniya Roberts Pdf

Research is a fundamental part of midwifery practice. However, not everyone finds it easy to understand the basic principles, and particularly the language of research. This accessible handbook enables midwives and student midwives to firstly understand how to search and make sense of research evidence, how to write a research proposal and finally how to undertake a research study. The Handbook of Midwifery Research specifically focuses on the needs of midwives and students and helps increase the knowledge and understanding of midwifery research, enabling the reader to undertake research with confidence. With case studies, learning objectives and clear examples throughout, this is an essential purchase for any midwife or student wanting to understand or undertake research. This handbook includes useful tools and techniques to assist midwives and students to keep themselves up-to-date with the best available evidence, enabling them to apply this evidence to their own clinical practice. An essential resource for midwifery students as well as qualified midwives Clear, straightforward, and accessible in style Provides midwives and students with the skills to undertake research with confidence Provides examples throughout to apply research to midwifery practice Includes a glossary of research terms

Author : Susan Klein,Suellen Miller,Fiona Thomson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Childbirth
ISBN : 0230021034

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A Book for Midwives by Susan Klein,Suellen Miller,Fiona Thomson Pdf

Author : Linda Wheeler
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781729297

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Nurse-Midwifery Handbook by Linda Wheeler Pdf

This practical handbook of prenatal and postpartum care is written for nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, graduate students, and practicing OB/GYN nurses. It includes coverage of history taking, physical exam, laboratory tests, health education, initial and return prenatal visits, postpartum period, and family planning. Focus is placed on physical and psychosocial well-being and health promotion. Special features include: Healthy Pregnancy Questions for differentiating between common discomforts and potential complications; Key Moments tables that summarize essential information for key gestational ages; and History Taking forms. Numerous appendices permit easy and quick reference. A must have reference for nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Midwifery
ISBN : 0473317966

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Midwives Handbook for Practice by Anonim Pdf

"Written for midwives, women and the general public, and identifies the beliefs that midwives hold about midwifery. It incorporates the Scope of Practice and Competencies required of a Registered Midwife by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand"--Page 2.

Author : Mrs. Jane Sharp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1671
Category : Medicine
ISBN : BL:A0020656960

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The Midwives Book by Mrs. Jane Sharp Pdf

This work supplied English midwives and English women with a compendium of information for the Continent and from the author's own thirty years of experience.

Author : Maureen Boyle
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781315349817

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Emergencies Around Childbirth by Maureen Boyle Pdf

Designed to enhance the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively in urgent or emergency situations that can occur in a hospital, at a birth centre or at home, this fully updated third edition provides an accessible resource for all practising midwives. With contributions from highly experienced midwives, this practical handbook incorporates an all-new chapter on serious infections and continues to provide key, up-to-date information on high-risk medical and obstetric situations. It also covers relevant information on litigation and the conclusions arising from the reports from the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths. Emergencies Around Childbirth is essential reading for practising and trainee midwives, and those who teach them.

Author : Lauren A. Dutton,Jessica E. Densmore,Meredith B. Turner
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284152814

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A Pocket Guide to Clinical Midwifery by Lauren A. Dutton,Jessica E. Densmore,Meredith B. Turner Pdf

A Pocket Guide to Clinical Midwifery: The Efficient Midwife, Second Edition is a must-have resource for midwives and women's health nurse practitioners.It features important concepts, diagnostic tools, algorithms, and management options, including conventional, lifestyle, and complementary therapies, all in one place.

Author : Henry Fly Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Midwifery
ISBN : OXFORD:590919066

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The Handbook for Midwives by Henry Fly Smith Pdf

Author : Susan Klein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073231544

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A Book for Midwives by Susan Klein Pdf

Author : Mary Steen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781136595820

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Supporting Women to Give Birth at Home by Mary Steen Pdf

Supporting Women to Give Birth at Home describes and discusses the main challenges and issues that midwives and maternity services encounter when preparing for and attending a home birth. To ensure that a home birth is a real option for women, midwives need to be able to believe in a woman’s ability to give birth at home and to promote this birth option, providing evidence-based information about benefits and risks. This practical guide will help midwives to have the necessary skills, resources and confidence to support homebirth. The book includes: the present birth choices a woman has the implications homebirth has upon midwifery practice how midwives can prepare and support women and their families the midwife’s role and responsibilities national and local policies, guidelines and available resources pain management options With a range of recent home birth case studies brought together in the final chapter, this accessible text provides a valuable insight into those considering homebirth. Supporting Women to Give Birth at Home will be of interest to students studying issues around normal birth and will be an important resource for clinically based midwives, in particular community based midwives, home birth midwifery teams, independent midwives, and all who are interested in homebirth as a genuine choice.