Midwifery at a Glance

Contributors
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Part 1 Introduction

1. Historical Overview of Midwifery
2. NHS Values
3. Ethics
4. Role of the Midwife
5. Drug Exemptions
6. Women's Choice and Care Options

Part 2 Anatomy & Physiology

7. The Breast
8. Female Reproductive System
9. Menstrual Cycle
10. The Maternal Pelvis
11. The Maternal Pelvis and Fetal Skull

Part 3 Preconception

12. Preconception Care
13. Follow-Up after Pregnancy Loss

Part 4 Antenatal

14. Maternal Physiological Adaptation to pregnancy
15. Taking a History
16. Antenatal Investigations and Screening
17. Preparation for Childbirth
18. Post Term Pregnancy

Part 5 Intrapartum

19. Physiology of Labour
20. Mechanism of labour
21. Promoting Normal Labour
22. Pain Relief
23. Water Birth
24. Augmentation of Labour
25. Induction of labour
26. Nutrition in Labour

Part 6 Postnatal

27. Immediate Care 0-6 hours
28. On-Going Care
29. The Daily Maternal Examinations
30. Physiological Changes
31. Pelvic Floor
32. Sepsis
33. Contraception
34. Lactation

Part 7: Common Medical Disorders

35. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
36. Diabetes
37. Thromboembolic Disease
38. Obesity
39. Thyroid Disorders and Thyroid Gland
40. SLE
41. Obstetric Cholestasis

Part 8 Postnatal

42. Antepartum Haemorrhage
43. Shoulder Dystocia
44. Cord Presentation/Prolapse
45. Embolism
46. Obstructed Labour
47. Uterine Rupture
48. Uterine Inversion
49. Preterm Labour
50. Eclampsia
51. D.I.C/Shock/High Dependency Care
52. Malpositions/Malpresentations
53. Postpartum Haemorrhage
54. Multiple Pregnancy

Part 9 Fetus/Baby

55. IUGR
56. IUGR Monitoring
57. Fetal Circulation
58. Changes at Birth
59. The Fetal Skull
60. Immediate Care of the Newborn
61. Normal Neonate and Care needs
62. Infant Nutrition
63. Neonatal Jaundice

Part 10 Psychological Dimensions

64. Becoming a Parent
65. Maternal Mental Health
66. Bereavement Care
67. Gender Based Violence
68. Alcohol and Drugs
69. Trafficking
70. Homelessness
71. Asylum Seekers/Refugees
72. Teenage Mothers
73. Disability
74. Health Promotion Education
75. Psychological Changes

Part 11 Midwifery Skills

76. Antenatal Abdominal Examination
77. Vaginal Examination
78. ARM
79. Urinary Catheterisation
80. BP & TPR: Back to Basics
81. Episiotomy
82. Perineal Repair
83. Feeding Support & Breast Expression
84. Blood & Blood products
85. Maternal resuscitation
86. Neonatal resuscitation
87. Examination of the Newborn
88. Newborn Bloodspot Screening
89. Care of Women Having Surgery

References
Index

Midwifery at a Glance offers an easy-to-read yet comprehensive overview of everything a midwifery student needs to know, from conception to care of the newborn.

This practical guide provides coverage of normal pregnancy, maternal and foetal physiology, and pre-existing medical conditions and how these affect pregnancy and birth. It also features vital information on the role of the midwife, evidence-based practice, health promotion education, and perinatal mental health, as well as neonatal care and an overview of emergency situations.

Midwifery at a Glance:

• Contains superb full colour illustrations throughout
• Is written specifically for midwifery students and includes all the concepts found on the midwifery curriculum
• Demonstrates links with other relevant multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

Midwifery at a Glance is the ideal guide, offering educational support for midwifery students in the application of midwifery knowledge into clinical practice.