The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook

Vicky Chapman 지음

Wiley-Blackwell 2013년 01월 22일 출간

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Praise for previous editions:ldquo;An excellent resource for both student midwives and qualified staff alike.rdquo; (Alison James, Midwifery Lecturer, Plymouth University)quot;A lovely book with a lot of practical advice and easy to navigate. (Jayne Samples, Midwifery Lecturer, University of Huddersfield)This fully revised and updated third edition of The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook is a practical and accessible guide to midwifery care.It addresses important questions such as:Why are women being pressured into caesarean section for breech presentation when the evidence is equivocal?If a baby needs assisted ventilation breaths at birth, why not bring the ambubag to the baby and leave the cord intact so the baby can benefit from the extra maternal oxygen supply?Why is skin-to-skin contact at birth so rarely offered to preterm babies when there is evidence of benefit?This well-regarded text promotes normality and woman-centred care, using research, evidence-based guidelines and anecdotal accounts from women. It challenges practice and guidelines which are biased or based on poor evidence. Guidance is offered on how to deal with difficult, sometimes controversial, situations.The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook 3rdamp

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Preface xiiiContributors xv1 Labour and normal birth &n- Cathy Charles 1Introduction 1The birth environment 3Signs that precede labour 5First stage of labour 6Second stage of labour 18Pushing 20The birth 22Third stage of labour 25After the birth 30Summary 31Useful contacts and information 32References 322 Vaginal examinations and artificial rupture of the membranes &n-Vicky Chapman 39Vaginal examinations 39Accuracy and timing of VEs 40Consent or compliance? 41Performing a VE 42Some common problems 45Artificial rupture of the membranes 47Summary 49References 493 Fetal heart rate monitoring in labour &n- Bryony Read 52Introduction 52Intermittent auscultation 52Electronic fetal monitoring 54Fetal scalp electrode 56Classification of fetal heart rate features 56Positive and negative aspects of EFM 59Summary 60References 61Appendix: Continuous EFM algorithm (NICE, 2007) 634 Perineal trauma and suturing &n- Vicky Chapman 64Introduction 64Reducing perineal trauma 65Assessment of perineal trauma 66First and second degree tears: to suture or not to suture? 67Suturing procedure 69Summary 82Recommended reading 82References 825 Examination of the newborn baby at birth &n- Caroline Rutter 86Introduction 86The midwife&'s assessment of the baby at birth 87Measurements of the newborn 89Vitamin K prophylaxis 90Top-to-toe check 91Neonatal infection 96Giving upsetting news to parents 98Useful contacts 99References 996 Home birth &n- Janet Gwillim and Cathy Charles 102Introduction 102Benefits of home birth 103Issues to consider before choosing home birth 104

“It is not an exhaustive textbook of midwifery practice, but, rather, a very helpful handbook that the student will find invaluable for review and the experienced, seasoned midwife can use to maintain currency with evidence-based practice.”& (Birth, 3 September 2013)“The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook appears in its third updated edition to provide a fine survey fully revised and updated for the latest midwifery practices. From professional questions in birthing options and recommendations based on anticipated issues to breech births, skin-to-skin contact at birth, and guidelines based on poor evidence and how to overcome them, this is a solid reference that includes new color photos, suturing diagrams to assist left-handed midwives, and expanded chapters on malposition and slow labor. At each step of the birth, midwifery requirements and recommendations are covered in depth, making for a fine reference loaded with bibliographical references and best practices based on the latest research.”& (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 July 2013)

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