A Comprehensive Textbook of Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing


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Section 1 Midwifery Chapter 1. Historical Review Chapter 2. Development of Maternity Services and Current Trends Chapter 3. Midwife: Definition of the Term, Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 4. Nursing Process in Maternal-Newborn Care Section 2 Reproductive System Chapter 5. Female Pelvis and Generative Organs Chapter 6. Hormonal Cycles Chapter 7. Male Reproductive System Section 3 Embryology and Fetology Chapter 8. Fertilization, Implantation and Development of the Fertilized Ovum Chapter 9. Development of the Placenta and Fetus Chapter 10. Fetal Organs and Circulation Chapter 11. Fetal Skull Section 4 Normal Pregnancy Chapter 12. Physiological Changes Due To Pregnancy Chapter 13. Diagnosis of Pregnancy Chapter 14. Minor Disorders in Pregnancy Chapter 15. Antenatal Care Chapter 16. Specialized Investigations and Fetal Evaluation in the Antenatal Period Section 5 Normal Labor Chapter 17. Physiology of the First Stage of Labor Chapter 18. Management of the First Stage of Labor Chapter 19. Physiology of the Second Stage of Labor Chapter 20. Management of the Second Stage of Labor Chapter 21. Physiology and Management of the Third Stage of Labor Chapter 22. Management of the Fourth Stage of Labor Section 6 Normal Puerperium Chapter 23. Physiology and Management of the Normal Puerperium Chapter 24. Family Planning Section 7 Abnormalities of Pregnancy, Labor and Puerperium Chapter 25. Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy Chapter 26. Sexually Transmissible and Reproductive Tract Infections Chapter 27. Disorders of Pregnancy Chapter 28. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Chapter 29. Medical Disorders, Gynecological Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Pregnancy Chapter 30. Multiple Pregnancy Chapter 31. Preterm Labor, Premature Rupture of Membranes and Intrauterine Fetal Death Chapter 32. Post-Term Pregnancy, Induction of Labor, Prolonged Labor and Disorders of Uterine Action Chapter 33. Malpositions and Malpresentations Chapter 34. Obstetric Operations Chapter 35. Obstetric Emergencies Chapter 36. Complications of Third Stage of Labor Chapter 37. Injuries To the Birth Canal Chapter 38. Complications of Puerperium Section 8 normal Neonate Chapter 39. Baby At Birth Chapter 40. Physiology, Screening, Daily Care and Observation Of the Newborn Chapter 41. Infant Feeding Chapter 42. High-Risk Neonates-Low Birth Weight, Preterm and Intrauterine Growth Restricted Babies Section 9 Ill Baby Chapter 43. Recognizing the Ill Baby Chapter 44. Respiratory Problems of the Newborn Chapter 45. Birth Trauma, Hemorrhage and Convulsions Chapter 46. Congenital Abnormalities, Genetic Screening and Genetic Counseling Chapter 47. Jaundice and Infections in the Newborn Chapter 48. Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders in the Newborn Section 10 Community midwifery Chapter 49. Preventive Obstetrics and Domiciliary Care in Maternity Nursing Chapter 50. Primary Health Care and Maternal/Child Health Services in India Section 11 Special Topics Chapter 51. Pain Relief and Comfort in Labor Chapter 52. Childbirth Education and Preparation Chapter 53. Special Exercises For Pregnancy, Labor and Puerperium Chapter 54. Drugs Used in Obstetrics Chapter 55. Vital Statistics in Obstetric Chapter 56. Perinatal Loss and Grief Chapter




A Comprehensive Textbook of Midwifery


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Women’s Gynecologic Health


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Women’s Gynecologic Health, Third Edition is a trusted, comprehensive, and evidence-based text that presents women’s gynecologic health from a woman-centered and holistic viewpoint. Encompassing both health promotion and management of gynecologic conditions, it provides clinicians and students with a strong foundation in gynecologic care and the knowledge necessary to apply it in clinical practice. With an emphasis on the importance of respecting the normalcy of female physiology, it is an essential reference for all women’s healthcare providers. The Third Edition includes four new chapters on prenatal and postpartum care, including anatomy and physiologic adaptations of normal pregnancy, diagnosis of pregnancy and overview of prenatal care, common complications of pregnancy, and postpartum care.




Varney's Midwifery


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Known as the “bible†of midwifery, this new edition of Varney's Midwifery has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the full scope of current midwifery practice in a balance of art and science, a blend of spirituality and evidence-based care, and a commitment to being with women.




Midwifery for Nurses


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This is the thoroughly revised and completely rewritten edition of a popular textbook which is a compilation of all of the concepts of obstetrics and gynecology to help the nursing student become an efficient midwife who can provide effective and safe client care. The text covers the following topics: - The remale reproductive system. - Fundamentals of reproduction. - The fetus. - Pregnancy. - The fetal skull and maternal pelvis. - Normal labour. - Normal puerperium. - Obstetric disorders in pregnancy. - Medical and surgical disorders in pregnancy. - Malpositions and malpresentations. - Abnormal labour. - Obstetric interventions and operations. - Abnormal puerperium. - The newborn infant. - Pharmacology and child birth. - Home birth. - Complementary and alternative therapies. - Contraception. - Instruments in obstetrics and gynaecology. - Gynaecological disorders in pregnancy.




Gynecologic Health Care: With an Introduction to Prenatal and Postpartum Care


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Gynecologic Health Care: With an Introduction to Prenatal and Postpartum Care continues to set the standard for evidence-based gynecologic health care and well-being in an extensively updated fourth edition. As in prior editions, the text presents gynecologic health care using a holistic and person-centered approach. Encompassing both health promotion and management of gynecologic conditions, it provides clinicians and students with a strong foundation in gynecologic care and the knowledge necessary to apply it in clinical practice. With an emphasis on the importance of respecting the normalcy of physiology, it is an essential reference for all midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians who provide gynecologic health care.