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Libros en Maternidad y Salud de la Mujer

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives and Perinatal Healthcare Professionals

    • 5 Edición
    • Tom McEwan + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Now featuring a new author team and a new and expanded title, Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives and Perinatal Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition, remains a core text for undergraduate and postgraduate education and is an ideal resource to support those working in maternity and perinatal care. This highly popular textbook presents reproductive anatomy and physiology in a manner which is ideal for those who are new to the subject or who desire a quick, well-illustrated review. Using an accessible, friendly writing style, it progresses from the founding principles of human structure and function through to conception, embryological and fetal development and growth, the maternal responses to the growing fetus, parturition, and the transition to neonatal life.

  • Guía de enfermería obstétrica y ginecológica

    • 1 Edición
    • Eva Manuela Cotobal Calvo
    • Español
    Esta guía ofrece todo lo que deben saber sobre la obstetricia y la ginecología actuales los alumnos del grado de Enfermería, en concreto para el estudio la asignatura de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva, así como los residentes en esta especialidad. Asimismo, es una herramienta de consulta y apoyo para las matronas y el resto de los profesionales implicados en la atención enfermera obstétrica-ginecológ... Su contenido, totalmente adaptado al plan de estudios vigente, recoge toda la información relacionada con la salud de la mujer a lo largo del ciclo vital. Se estructura en 18 capítulos ordenados en tres partes: “Introducción a la salud sexual y reproductiva” que abarca la salud sexual y reproductiva; la embriología y la reproducción, y la anatomía y la fisiología del aparato reproductor; “Obstetricia” que comprende el embarazo y sus alteraciones; el parto y el puerperio; la lactancia materna y la alimentación del recién nacido, y el contacto piel con piel y los cuidados del recién nacido sano; y “Ginecología” que cubre la consulta ginecológica; el inicio de la vida fértil y la planificación familiar; las disfunciones reproductivas; las infecciones de transmisión sexual y del tracto genital; el cáncer ginecológico, y el climaterio. Las numerosas y prácticas ilustraciones, fotografías, tablas y cuadros ayudan a sintetizar el contenido, y a facilitar la lectura y la búsqueda de información. La obra finaliza con una provechosa relación de lecturas recomendadas y un exhaustivo índice alfabético de materias.

  • Physiology in Childbearing

    With Anatomy and Related Biosciences
    • 5 Edición
    • Jean Rankin
    • Inglés
    With its straightforward writing style and extraordinary breadth of content, Physiology in Childbearing: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences, Fifth Edition is an ideal textbook for students of midwifery wanting to master the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate and breastfeeding.This popular book has been fully updated to incorporate new knowledge and guidelines, and has a stronger focus on diversity. It covers basic biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and fertility, as well as embryology and fetal growth, the physiology of pregnancy, and complications of labour. It then goes on to examine the neonate, infant feeding and bio-behavioural aspects of parenting.The complexities of this fundamental topic area are explained with boxes of key points, full colour diagrams and images, and tips on applying content to practice, making this book a must-have for students and practising midwives alike.

  • Study Guide for Maternity & Women's Health Care

    • 13 Edición
    • Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Corresponding to the chapters in the 13th edition of Lowdermilk's market-leading Maternity and Women's Health Care, this study guide offers a complete review of content and a wide range of activities to help you understand key nursing concepts and apply your knowledge. It includes clinical judgment exercises and cases for the Next Generation NCLEX®, multiple-choice and matching questions, and more. Answers are included in the back of the book.

  • Mayes' Midwifery

    • 16 Edición
    • Sue Macdonald + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Mayes’ Midwifery is a core text for students in the UK, known and loved for its in-depth approach and its close alignment with curricula and practice in this country. The sixteenth edition has been fully updated by leading midwifery educators Sue Macdonald and Gail Johnson, and input from several new expert contributors ensures this book remains at the cutting edge.The text covers all the main aspects of midwifery in detail, including the various stages of pregnancy, possible complexities around childbirth, and psychological and social considerations related to women’s health. It provides the most recent evidence along with detailed anatomy and physiology information, and how these translate into practice.Packed full of case studies, reflective activities and images, and accompanied by an ancillary website with 600 multiple choice questions and downloadable images, Mayes’ Midwifery makes learning easy for nursing students entering the profession as well as midwives returning to practice and qualified midwives working in different settings in the UK and overseas.

  • Communication in Midwifery

    Theory and Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • Tania Staras
    • Inglés
    Kind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care.This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners.Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital.

  • Maternity and Women's Health Care

    • 13 Edición
    • Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk + 4 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Maternal/Child**This comprehensive maternity book is now even better! Maternity and Women's Health Care, 13th Edition provides evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. In addition to emphasizing childbearing concerns like newborn care, it also addresses wellness promotion and management of women's health problems. In describing the continuum of care, it integrates the importance of understanding family, culture, and community-based care. New guidelines are incorporated with updated content throughout, focusing on prioritization of care and interprofessional care.

  • Fetal Monitoring in Practice

    • 5 Edición
    • Donald Gibb + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The latest edition of this popular book is essential reading for all midwives and doctors working in the labour ward.It has been fully updated but retains the essential features that have contributed to its popularity – an accessible writing style, easy-to-understand explanation of CTGs, and case studies and illustrations to make the content as accessible and practical as possible.Fetal monitoring is a challenging area that requires skill and experience to practise well. This volume explores the subject matter in a detailed but straightforward manner, thus becoming an invaluable resource for health practitioners as well as midwifery and medical students.

  • Manual para la enseñanza práctica de la salud sexual y reproductiva

    • 1 Edición
    • Antonio Hernández Martínez + 1 más
    • Español
    Este manual está elaborado para servir tanto de material de estudio del alumnado como de recurso docente para orientar y apoyar al profesorado en la elaboración de las distintas prácticas que pueden desarrollarse para el aprendizaje de la materia. Las técnicas docentes propuestas en la realización de las prácticas, aunque en su mayor parte se basan en simulación, también incluyen otras, como el role-playing y el brainstorming (o tormenta de ideas). De este modo, se estimula la participación del alumnado fomentando su capacidad crítica, el entrenamiento en la toma de decisiones y el trabajo en equipo. Con esta metodología innovadora, la interacción docente-alumnado se inclina hacia una mayor intervención del estudiantado y fomentando el papel del profesorado como facilitador en la adquisición de los conocimientos y las destrezas por parte del estudiantado. Tiene una doble función: servir de material de estudio y de autoevaluación. La autoevaluación para determinar el nivel de conocimientos adquiridos se realiza a través de la resolución de casos clínicos comentados, con los que se valora el desarrollo de las habilidades a través de preguntas con respuestas argumentadas. El texto ha sido elaborado por un equipo de profesionales con amplia experiencia en la enfermería de la salud sexual y reproductiva, tanto en los ámbitos asistencial, docente y de gestión como en el de la investigación, que desarrollan su labor en diferentes universidades y centros sanitarios. Los temas que tratan son amplios y abarcan desde la exploración obstétrica hasta los cuidados en las complicaciones en el parto y el puerperio, sin descuidar un aspecto tan fundamental como los cuidados en la lactancia materna. El texto está escrito de forma que pueda ser fácilmente comprensible y con una orientación didáctica que refleje la situación más parecida a lo que el alumnado va a encontrar en las prácticas docentes, incluyendo para ello material audiovisual e iconografía, lo que permite una mejor comprensión de los contenidos desarrollados y una aproximación más fiel a la realidad contextual donde se desarrolla el proceso de aprendizaje.

  • Study Guide for Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women's Health Nursing

    • 8 Edición
    • Sharon Smith Murray + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Learn to master maternal-newborn and women’s health nursing. Designed to accompany Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women's Health Nursing, 8th Edition, this study guide gives you an in-depth understanding of the material from each chapter in the text. Learning activities and case studies encourage critical thought, and simulated patient situations give you practice applying what you’ve learned to the NCLEX® exam and clinical practice.

  • Study Guide for Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

    • 9 Edición
    • Gloria Leifer
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review concepts and learn to think critically. Case studies offer opportunities to apply your knowledge to patient care. New to this edition are Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam-style questions to help you prepare for success on your licensure examination and in nursing practice.

  • Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing

    • 6 Edición
    • AWHONN + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 2nd Place in Maternal Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2023**AWHONN's Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing, 6th Edition, the definitive resource for nurses taking certification examinations, provides the most up-to-date, accurate information available on today's maternal-newborn nursing practice.　Its concise outline format covers concepts of reproduction, fetal development, normal pregnancy, intrapartum and postpartum periods, the normal newborn, complications in the mother and newborn, and ethical issues. With a fresh focus on patient safety and revised case studies, this clinical guide and certification prep tool features AWHONN-endorsed content for the practice of maternal-newborn nursing.

  • Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women's Health Nursing

    • 8 Edición
    • Sharon Smith Murray + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Make sure you fully understand how to care for women and newborns! Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women's Health Nursing, 8th Edition integrates essential maternity information into the overall continuum of nursing care to show you how to provide safe care in the clinical setting. With easy-to-understand language, this updated text uses evidence-based guidelines and step-by-step instructions for assessments and interventions to help you quickly master key skills and techniques. Also emphasized is the importance of understanding family, communication, culture, patient teaching, and clinical decision making.　Questions for the Next Generation NCLEX© in the text help you prepare for the exam.

  • Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

    • 9 Edición
    • Gloria Leifer
    • Inglés
    Build the knowledge and clinical judgment you need to succeed in maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness; this approach makes it easy to locate information. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. Written by noted nursing educator Gloria Leifer, this bestselling text includes new Next-Generation NCLEX® exam-style case studies plus updates on infection control, pandemic responses, and more.

  • DiSaia and Creasman Clinical Gynecologic Oncology

    • 10 Edición
    • William T. Creasman + 3 más
    • Inglés
    For more than 40 years, DiSaia and Creasman Clinical Gynecologic Oncology has been the leading reference for diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers, providing physicians and trainees alike with expert guidance on clinical presentations and management. The fully revised 10th Edition remains the most readable, most comprehensive text in the field. Under outstanding editorial leadership from Dr. William Creasman and featuring a “who’s who” list of expert contributing authors, this authoritative reference is a must-have resource for improving outcomes and providing effective patient care.

  • Introduction to Research for Midwives

    • 4 Edición
    • Rowena Doughty + 1 más
    • Inglés
    With an increasing expectation that all health professionals, including midwives, will base their practice on evidence, this popular book demystifies the world of research for midwives in the UK.Introduction to Research for Midwives is a highly regarded resource that helps the reader develop their research skills and guides them toward using evidence effectively in their clinical work. Written clearly and simply, it covers research methods and processes, critical evaluation of research, and application of research to practice.This book is suitable for both students and practising midwives, whether they are producers or end-users of research, or simply need to understand how to critique research articles and produce literature reviews.

  • Transcultural Midwifery Practice

    Concepts, Care and Challenges
    • 1 Edición
    • Sarah Esegbona-Adeigbe
    • Inglés
    With increasing diversity in the UK’s childbearing population and ongoing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, this new title will help both students and practising midwives provide care that meets the needs of childbearing women and birthing people from different cultural backgrounds.The book lays the foundations for exploration of the many manifestations of transcultural care and how it relates to women, their families and societies. It covers everything that midwives need to know in order to be sensitive to and aware of cultural differences, needs and preferences during pregnancy and childbirth, ultimately enabling them to provide better care for all.Written by senior midwifery lecturer Sarah Esegbona-Adeigbe, an experienced practitioner in ethnic minority health, high risk pregnancy and the socio-cultural context of women’s healthcare, Transcultural care in midwifery practice is destined to become a core text in midwifery courses.

  • Study Guide for Maternal Child Nursing Care

    • 7 Edición
    • Shannon E. Perry + 5 más
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review essential concepts, apply your knowledge, and learn to think critically. New to this edition are clinical judgment and Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) examination-style questions to help you prepare for success on the NGN and in nursing practice.

  • Maternal Child Nursing Care

    • 7 Edición
    • Shannon E. Perry + 5 más
    • Inglés
    Master the essentials of maternity and pediatric nursing with this comprehensive, all-in-one text! Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition covers the issues and concerns of women during their childbearing years and children during their developing years. It uses a family-centered, problem-solving approach to patient care, with guidelines supported by evidence-based practice. New to this edition is an emphasis on clinical judgment skills and a new chapter on children with integumentary dysfunction. Written by a team of experts led by Shannon E. Perry and Marilyn J. Hockenberry, this book provides the accurate information you need to succeed in the classroom, the clinical setting, and on the Next Generation NCLEX-RN® examination.

  • Goldsmith’s Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate

    An Evidence-Based Approach to Newborn Respiratory Care
    • 7 Edición
    • Martin Keszler + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**A must-have reference for the entire NICU, Goldsmith’s Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate, 7th Edition, is the only fully comprehensive, evidence-based guide to all aspects of this fast-changing field. Easy to use and multidisciplinary in scope, this trusted reference provides authoritative guidance on contemporary management of neonatal respiratory diseases, with an emphasis on evidence-based pharmacologic and technologic advances that improve outcomes and quality of life in newborns. It’s an outstanding resource for neonatologists and NICU professionals to acquire new knowledge and techniques in this critical area of neonatal care.

  • Skills for Midwifery Practice

    • 5 Edición
    • Ruth Bowen + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn what to do in a range of situations, how to perform a skill, and why they need to do it in a certain way. Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, the book makes learning easy with background information, learning outcomes, helpful diagrams and lists to represent the skill flow. It explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and clearly defines the nature and extent of current practice. This version is fully updated and referenced throughout to provide a detailed evidence base to support learning and further study. It is ideal for midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.

  • Study Guide for Maternal-Child Nursing

    • 6 Edición
    • Emily Slone McKinney + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with practical exercises! Corresponding to the chapters in McKinney’s Maternal-Child Nursing, 6th Edition, this study guide provides engaging activities and review questions to help you master nursing concepts and practice essential skills. Case studies help you learn to think critically, and clinical judgment exercises help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. Not only will you get more out of the textbook, but you will also prepare more effectively for the NCLEX® exam!

  • Study Guide for Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada

    • 3 Edición
    • Lisa Keenan-Lindsay + 6 más
    • Inglés
    The new Study Guide for Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada is designed to help you review and master content from the core text and learn how to think critically in applying your knowledge. Chapters parallel those in the text and provide review, critical thinking applications, engaging activities, and more, with an answer key at the back of the book. This comprehensive study guide also contains case studies to help you integrate information and develop the critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement skills required to pass your licensure examination and excel in clinical practice.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Perinatal Mental Health

    Volume 9
    • 1 Edición
    • Michelle Anderson
    • Inglés
    With up to 20% of women developing a mental health problem during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth, Perinatal Mental Health provides the UK’s first practical guide aimed specifically at the midwives who care for them.The book combines clinical and theoretical approaches to midwifery practice, and takes a holistic, women-centred approach to care. All aspects of perinatal mental health are covered comprehensively, including birth, support for fathers, social and cultural factors, the parent/infant relationship, and midwifery care for trans/masculine, and non-binary people.Written through a unique collaboration between experienced midwives, academics and perinatal mental health experts, this text contains all the key information needed by midwives and student midwives who may encounter women in need of mental health support during pregnancy and beyond.

  • Mosby’s® Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring

    • 9 Edición
    • Lisa A. Miller + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Perinatal**Find real-world, clinically useful information on all aspects of electronic fetal monitoring! Written by clinicians for clinicians, Mosby’s Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 9th Edition provides an evidence-based, collaborative approach to fetal heart monitoring during labor and in the antepartum period. It covers the physiologic basis for FHR monitoring, methods and instrumentation, standardized terminology, pattern recognition and interpretation, and management of care. Authored by a nurse-midwife, a perinatologist, and a nurse, this compact guide prepares you for success on the EFM certification exam and for success in today’s clinical practice.

  • Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation

    • 8 Edición
    • Kenneth Lyons Jones + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Long known as the go-to resource for superbly illustrated, up-to-date coverage in this complex field, Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation, 8th Edition, provides a wealth of information on malformation syndromes of environmental and genetic etiology, recognizable disorders of unknown cause, clinical approaches to specific diagnoses, and normal standards of measurement for the entire spectrum of disorders. This award-winning reference is indispensable for clinicians in pediatrics, neonatology, family medicine, and genetics, as well as nurse practitioners and physician assistants—anyone who needs a complete, authoritative, and easy-to-read guide to help accurately diagnose human disorders, establish prognoses, and provide appropriate management and genetic counseling.

  • Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health

    A Multidimensional Approach
    • 2 Edición
    • Lorna Davies + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Examination of the Newborn contains the most up to date and comprehensive information on how to perform a complete assessment of the newborn infant. Specialists from different disciplines provide in-depth information on examination of the body systems, and the book includes discussion of the psychosocial and emotional elements resulting from any unexpected findings. An essential purchase for all health professionals wishing to enhance the quality of care they provide.

  • Cuidados en enfermería materno-infantil

    • 12 Edición
    • Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk + 4 más
    • Español

  • Myles Textbook for Midwives

    • 17 Edición
    • Jayne E. Marshall + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Co-edited for the second time, by internationally renowned midwife educationalists, Professor Jayne E Marshall and Maureen D Raynor from the United Kingdom with a team of contributors from across the midwifery community it retains its clear, accessible writing style. Most chapters provide useful case studies, websites of key organisations and charities for individuals to access further information. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development.

  • The Midwife's Pocket Formulary

    • 4 Edición
    • Liz Davey + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Now in its 4th edition The Midwifes Pocket Fomulary is the essential guide to all the drugs midwives encounter in their sphere of practice. Written in a practical and easy to understand style the book provides information on how to manage and administer these drugs. Written by 2 leading experts in the field it covers everything you need to know.

  • Patologías concomitantes en el embarazo

    • 1 Edición
    • Helen Baston
    • Español
    Escritas por destacados académicos de la enfermería obstétrica, estas monografías constituyen una práctica fuente de información, y están completamente actualizadas para reflejar la praxis diaria basada en la evidencia. Destaca el papel de la matrona en el contexto de la orientación profesional y nacional y aborda la atención de las patologías concomitantes en el embarazo como el cáncer, el trastorno hipertensivo, las enfermedades respiratorias, cardíacas, neurológicas o digestivas, y los trastornos sanguíneos. Resalta también la importancia de las infecciones crónicas y analiza el impacto de las enfermedades endocrinas durante el embarazo y el parto. Este libro prepara minuciosamente al lector para prestar atención segura, basada en la evidencia y centrada en la mujer, a las madres con embarazos alterados por una enfermedad o discapacidad crónica. Colección ideal para todas las matronas -tanto para las ya graduadas como para las que aún están en formación- y también resultará útil para el resto del personal de enfermería y para los asistentes de salud que trabajen en el ámbito de la maternidad.

  • Myles Midwifery Anatomy & Physiology Workbook

    • 2 Edición
    • Jean Rankin
    • Inglés
    The latest edition of this popular volume offers a wide selection of appealing, interactive and engaging exercises specifically tailored for different learning styles.Fully updated in response to student feedback, Myles Midwifery Anatomy and Physiology Workbook, Second Edition presents a wide variety of activities ranging from colouring and labelling exercises and ‘match and connect’ to ‘true false’ and ‘identify the correct response’. Perfect for readers who find A&P challenging, or for anyone who just needs to recap and consolidate, the book also offers:An engaging approach to afford a stimulating way to learn A&PStraightforwa... language and a user-friendly style to help simplify challenging areas of studyInformation based on the latest RCOG and NICE GuidelinesContent that is suitable for use internationally, for example, by including different approaches to manoeuvres or named movements used in obstetric emergenciesIdeal for all students of midwifery, Myles Midwifery Anatomy and Physiology Workbook is perfect for preregistration readers and anyone on ‘return to practice’ programs. Although designed for use with Myles Textbook for Midwives and Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences, this resource is suitable for use with any midwifery textbook.

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives

    • 4 Edición
    • Jane Coad + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This is a new edition of a highly popular textbook which presents the fascinating field of reproductive anatomy and physiology in a style which is ideal for those who are new to the subject. Now with a significantly upgraded artwork program, this helpful volume builds up from the founding principles of human structure and function through to conception, embryological and fetal development and growth, the maternal responses to the growing fetus, parturition and the transition to neonatal life. This book will be suitable for all students of midwifery, as well as qualified midwives ‘returning to practice’ or undertaking post-graduate study.

  • Maternity and Women's Health Care

    • 12 Edición
    • Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Stay up-to-date with the latest in women’s health! Maternity and Women's Health Care, 12th Edition provides evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. The new edition is thoroughly updated and consistent with the NCLEX® test plan, focusing on prioritization of care and how best to work among interprofessional teams. As in previous editions, this text emphasizes childbearing concerns like newborn care, wellness promotion and the management of women's health problems. The 12th edition integrates the continuum of care throughout, focusing on the importance of understanding family, culture, and community-based care along with new medication alerts, future trends in contraception, human trafficking, the zika virus, and more! Content on many high-risk conditions has been updated to reflect newly published guidelines.

  • Study Guide for Maternity & Women's Health Care

    • 12 Edición
    • Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Corresponding to the chapters in the 12th edition of Lowdermilk's market-leading Maternity & Women's Health Care, this study guide offers a complete review of content and a wide range of activities to help you understand key nursing concepts and apply your knowledge. It includes critical thinking exercises, multiple-choice and matching questions, and more; answers are included in the back of the book.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Public Health

    Volume 7
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 7
    • Joyce Marshall + 2 más
    • Inglés
    New title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Medical Conditions

    Volume 8
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 8
    • Helen Baston + 2 más
    • Inglés
    New title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.

  • Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice

    Concepts and Challenges
    • 1 Edición
    • Jayne E. Marshall
    • Inglés
    Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice Concepts and Challenges explores the non-clinical areas of the midwifery curriculum (e.g. law, ethics, leadership, employer-led supervision and professional development) in a helpful, user-friendly format brought to readers by a team of experts under the guidance of Jayne Marshall, editor of Myles Textbook for Midwives. The volume will be suitable for all student midwives, whether undertaking pre-registration education programmes or post-graduate studies, as well as practising midwives preparing for revalidation and/or undertaking CPD. Whilst prepared predominantly by contributors from the UK, Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice Concepts and Challenges will be suitable for an international readership.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Emergency Maternity Care

    Volume 6
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 6
    • Helen Baston + 1 más
    • Inglés
    New title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.

  • Bases de la enfermería materno-infantil

    Guías de enfermería obstétrica y materno-infantil
    • 2 Edición
    • Helen Baston + 1 más
    • Español
    Escritas por destacadas expertas en enfermería materno-infantil, estas monografías constituyen una práctica fuente de información y reflejan la base de evidencia más reciente para la práctica actual. Cada volumen se centra en la importancia de la comunicación y la atención actual de la mujer y presenta "escenarios" útiles para fomentar el debate y la reflexión. Sigue un modelo de rompecabezas cuyo objetivo es alentar al lector a explorar la atención de la maternidad desde múltiples perspectivas. Es una colección ideal para todas las enfermeras especializadas en este campo (matronas), tanto profesionales como en formación, y también es útil para auxiliares que trabajan en el ámbito de la maternidad. La obra tiene por objetivo ayudar en el desempeño de un amplio rango de habilidades clínicas con seguridad y confianza.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Antenatal

    Volume 2
    • 2 Edición
    • Volumen 2
    • Helen Baston + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The second edition of the popular Midwifery Essentials series continues to help readers understand and master a range of core issues safely and with confidence!Written by leading midwifery academics, each book in the series provides a user-friendly source of information which has been fully updated thruoghout to reflect the latest evidence-base for current practice. Now with an improved design to make learning as easy as possible, each paperback in the series focuses on the importance of communication and comtemporary women-centred care and presents helpful 'scenarios' to encourage debate and reflection.The Midwifery Essentials series is ideal for all midwives - whether qualified or in training - and is also helpful to nurses and HCAs working in the maternity environment.

  • Maternal Child Nursing Care

    • 6 Edición
    • Shannon E. Perry + 5 más
    • Inglés

  • Mayes' Midwifery

    • 15 Edición
    • Sue Macdonald + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Now available for the first time in full color, the 15th edition of Mayes Midwifery has an enhanced artwork program and comes with an extensive website which provides 600 MCQs and wide selection of case studies and reflective activities; a downloadable image bank assists with essay and assignment preparation.

  • Myles Pocket Reference for Midwives

    • 1 Edición
    • Cathy Ashwin + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Myles Pocket Reference for Midwives is a brand new resource that offers readers a ready source of up-to-date information at the fingertips! Well illustrated with over 100 figures, tables and pull-out boxes, this slim pocket guide includes a wealth of information ranging from physical examination to drug calculations, antenatal investigations, screening, infant feeding, medical complications of pregnancy, and birth emergencies. Myles Pocket Reference for Midwives will be ideal for all midwives – whether qualified or in training.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Basics

    Volume 1
    • 2 Edición
    • Volumen 1
    • Helen Baston + 1 más
    • Inglés
    New edition of a title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Labour

    Volume 3
    • 2 Edición
    • Volumen 3
    • Helen Baston + 1 más
    • Inglés
    New edition of a title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Postnatal

    Volume 4
    • 2 Edición
    • Volumen 4
    • Helen Baston + 1 más
    • Inglés
    New edition of a title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Infant feeding

    Volume 5
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 5
    • Joyce Marshall + 2 más
    • Inglés
    New title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and friendly format using a helpful ‘jigsaw’ approach which encourages readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful ‘scenarios’ throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of midwifery education.

  • Myles Survival Guide to Midwifery

    • 3 Edición
    • Maureen D. Raynor + 1 más
    • Inglés
    New edition of the hugely popular Survival Guide to Midwifery, originally created in response to student requests for quality-assured, ‘dip into’ information designed for use in the clinical environment. The latest edition is fully updated throughout and has new authorship from the UK and Australia.

  • Fetal Monitoring in Practice

    • 4 Edición
    • Donald Gibb + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Prepared by editors of international renown, the latest edition of Fetal Monitoring in Practice has been fully updated throughout and now presents the latest information in colour! Retaining the features that characterised the success of previous editions – an accessible writing style, basic CTG interpretation, use of correct terminology, common pitfalls associated with equipment usage, underlying pathophysiology, clinical trial data and relevant clinical scenarios – new features include an expanded author team to provide an international perspective, the latest guidelines from NICE and FIGO, new and expanded information on clinical assessment and medical litigation, and a new chapter on competency testing in CTG interpretation prior to practice.