Main description:

The latest edition of the Survival Guide to Midwifery continues to offer readers with a wealth of information presented in a quick reference format which is perfectly tailored for use in the clinical environment.

Fully updated throughout and now with new authorship, the book covers the core essentials of midwifery with topics that range from anatomy and reproduction, change and adaptation in pregnancy, antenatal care, clinical investigations, abnormalities and common medical problems. Other areas include obstetric emergencies, physical problems and complications in the puerperium, infant feeding, and the sick neonate.

Now rebranded as Myles Survival Guide to Midwifery, this popular title will be ideal for midwives - whether qualified or in training - in all parts of the world.

Helpful bullet point style allows rapid access to essential information
Useful revision guide for examinations and assessments
Contains common abbreviations, medications, drug calculations, glossary of common terms, and normal values

Thoroughly revised to reflect key developments in current midwifery practice
Now includes further reading and useful website addresses

Contents:

SECTION 1 ANATOMY AND REPRODUCTION

SECTION 2 PREGNANCY

SECTION 3 LABOUR

SECTION 4 PUERPERIUM

SECTION 5 THE NEWBORN BABY

Appendix 1 Drugs (Medicines)

Appendix 2 An Aid to Calculations Used in Midwifery Practice

Appendix 3Normal Values in Pregnancy

Appendix 4 Glossary of Selected Terms