
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.
This handbook serves as a comprehensive, clinical reference guide designed to support midwives in the management of pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care. Authored by experienced practitioners Angela Walker, Janet Medforth, and Linda Ball, the text synthesizes current clinical guidelines and care protocols into an accessible format. It provides a structured framework for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, ensuring practitioners have immediate access to evidence-based information during routine care and emergency situations.
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Experts and practitioners frequently highlight this text as a reliable, portable resource for both students and seasoned professionals. Readers often note the practical utility of its logical, chronological layout which mirrors the clinical progression of maternity care.
Page Count:
868
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191070807
ISBN-13:
9780191070808
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