by Wendy Taylor (Author), Ruth Bowen (Author)
This unique book provides the basic nursing skills and core midwifery skills needed by all midwives, it contains essential information, which is not available in as much depth in other midwifery texts. Focusing on the childbearing woman and her baby, and presenting the appropriate evidence wherever possible, the book aids all midwives in their care of the pregnant, labouring and postnatal woman and of the fetus and baby. Comprehensive in content, this title presents each skill in a highly accessible and practical style, including an introduction, definition of the subject, description of the relevant physiology, procedure, summary and self-assessment exercises. This much-needed book will enable all midwives to practice with enhanced confidence and competence.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 392
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 30 Aug 2000
ISBN 10: 0443062439
ISBN 13: 9780443062438