This text investigates the core competencies and clinical frameworks required for social workers to effectively support women, infants, and families during the perinatal period. The authors, Debra H. Bachman and Regina F. Lind, draw upon extensive clinical experience and evidence-based practices to outline the complex intersection of medical, psychological, and social factors that influence maternal and infant health. The book provides a structured approach to assessment, intervention, and advocacy within hospital and community-based settings.

Experts identify this work as a foundational resource for practitioners entering the specialized field of perinatal social work. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the clinical tools provided, which bridge the gap between theoretical social work models and the realities of medical environments.