Midwifery Essentials: Antenatal E-Book
Author | : Helen Baston |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2009-09-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780702042539 |
ISBN-13 | : 0702042536 |
Rating | : 4/5 (536 Downloads) |
Download or read book Midwifery Essentials: Antenatal E-Book written by Helen Baston and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Antenatal' is the second title in the Midwifery Essentials series and looks at the provision of safe and effective antenatal care, exploring the role of the midwife in the context of professional and national guidance. This book prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care. - Models of care and the range of professionals involved - The booking history and involving the woman in decisions - Optimising and monitoring maternal health throughout pregnancy - Blood tests and antenatal screening for fetal abnormality - Monitoring the growing fetus - Facilitating women to prepare for birth.