Myles Pocket Reference for Midwives

by Cathy Ashwin PhD. MSc. PGCHE. RM. RN., Michelle Anderson BSc (Hons) PSY. BSc. RM.

Overview

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.

• Helpful bullet point style enables rapid access to essential information
• Splash proof cover ensures durability
• Rich illustrative programme enables rapid access to key information

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702074431
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	04/29/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	100
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Cathy Ashwin is principal editor of MIDIRS Digest, a publication for midwives. She is also a lecturer in midwifery at the University of Nottingham. Her specialist areas are public health, perinatal mental health and smoking in pregnancy. Cathy has completed a PhD which focused on women who stop smoking during pregnancy but relapse after their baby is born.

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Midwife’s Role

Part 2 Uncomplicated Pregnancy and Birth

Part 3 After the Birth

Part 4 Complications in Pregnancy

Part 5 Birth Emergencies

Appendix 1 Commonly Used Abbreviations

Appendix 2 Normal Blood Measurements

Appendix 3 Useful Websites