Main description:

The fourth edition of this popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering maternal and fetal care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in 4 volumes.

This book features 12 units containing information and skills essential for the recognition and initial management of high-risk and sick pregnant women and their fetuses. In this updated fourth edition, new units have been added on medical risk factors in pregnancy and obstetric risk factors in prior or current pregnancy.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Hypertension in pregnancy
Obstetric hemorrhage
Infectious diseases in pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Prelabor rupture of membranes and intra-amniotic infection
Preterm labor
Inducing and augmenting labor
Abnormal labor progress and difficult deliveries
Imminent delivery and preparation for maternal/fetal transport
And more...

Contents:

Unit 1: Hypertension in Pregnancy
Unit 2: Obstetric Hemorrhage
Unit 3: Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
Unit 4: Other Medical Risk Factors in Pregnancy
Unit 5: Obstetric Risk Factors: Prior or Current Pregnancy
Unit 6: Psychosocial Risk Factors in Pregnancy
Unit 7: Gestational Diabetes
Unit 8: Prelabor Rupture of Membranes and Intra-amniotic Infection
Skill Unit: Sterile Speculum Examination
Skill Unit: Tests for Suspected or Proven Rupture of Membranes
Unit 9: Preterm Labor
Unit 10: Inducing and Augmenting Labor
Unit 11: Abnormal Labor Progress and Difficult Deliveries
Unit 12: Imminent Delivery and Preparation for Maternal/Fetal Transport
Pretest Answer Key
Glossary
Index