Description
| Product ID: | 9780198754787 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Oxford Handbooks in Nursing |
| Title: | Oxford Handbook of Midwifery |
| Authors: | Author: Angela , Senior Midwifery Lecturer and Supervisor of Midwives; Clinical Nurse Specialist and Indepe, Sue Battersby, Sarah Stables, Linda Ball, Janet Medforth |
| Page Count: | 880 |
| Subjects: | Nursing, Nursing, Community nursing, Midwifery, Birthing methods, Community nursing, Midwifery, Birthing methods |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. Now in its third edition the Oxford Handbook of Midwifery continues to be the essential one-stop guide to the key principles of the care and management of pregnancy, birth and beyond. Concise yet comprehensive, with its recognisable and easy-to-use Oxford Handbook format, midwives will find this a treasure trove of clear, practical guidance. Whether you are a student needing a helping hand through the subject, or an experienced practitioner needing to refresh your knowledge in an emergency, you can be sure that this handbook will be there for you. Written by experienced midwives, and following the latest guidelines and key care protocols, this handbook is up-to-date and authoritative, with sections on sexual health, contraception, neonatal care and infant feeding. Each chapter includes assessment, diagnosis and management of care with treatment interventions. Now including new information on initiation of breast feeding with biological nurturing as well as a highlighted section on how to manage obstetric emergencies. Important psychosocial care issues are also addressed. This edition provides concise, practical and accessible information in a logical sequence, as the layout follows the woman''s journey through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood. |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-03-16 |
