Medical Disorders in Pregnancy

Download or read book Medical Disorders in Pregnancy written by S. Elizabeth Robson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the 1st edition: "This book is a must have for any midwife, particularlythose working in the community, clinics and in high-risk areas....This book is an extremely useful reference tool." (MIDIRS MidwiferyDigest) "The important facts are laid out concisely, primarilyfocusing on management, using evidence based guidelines for bestmidwifery practice." (RCGP Journal) Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives, 2ndedition clearly outlines existing and pre-existing conditionswhich women can experience during pregnancy. This comprehensive andpractical handbook identifies issues for pre-conception care,defines the condition, explores possible complications, outlinesrecommended treatment and emphasizes specific midwifery care. This fully revised and updated edition of Medical Disordersin Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives builds on the success of thefirst edition by covering more subjects. It includesphysiology, more illustrations and algorithms and its accessiblereference-style text enables information to be quickly and easilyfound. Special Features A practical guide on medical disorders written specifically formidwives Jointly written by medical and midwifery experts in thefield Accessible reference style format makes information easy andquick to find Emphasis on inter-professional working