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 thruoghout 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 comtemporary women-centred care and presents helpful 'scenarios' to encourage debate and reflection. 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. Helpful 'jigsaw' approach enables readers to explore specific topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion 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 Makes reference to the latest national and international guidelines Embraces the principles of Better Births
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Models of antenatal care: the options available Chapter 3 The booking history Chapter 4 Health in pregnancy Chapter 5 Monitoring maternal physical wellbeing Chapter 6 Monitoring women's emotional wellbeing in the antenatal period Chapter 7 Blood tests in pregnancy Chapter 8 Antenatal screening for fetal abnormality Chapter 9 Monitoring fetal wellbeing during routine antenatal care Chapter 10 Antenatal care - preparing for the birth
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