Kathleen A. Buckley
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 680
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Abstract: Clinical guidance is offered for health care professionals (obstetric nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals) who are actively involved in providing health care to the childbearing family. The material assumes a basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nursing principles and skills, and is focused on theoretical fundamentals and technical skills required by the practicing nurse. Some of the material may not have been covered in nursing school. Twenty-three chapters address aspects of: maternal anatomy and fetal growth; pregnancy diagnosis and physiology; maternal nutrition; high-risk pregnancies; the 4 stages of labor; assessment of fetal status; psychological effects and discomforts of the pregnant mother; deviations during childbearing stages; obstetric emergencies; the postpartum period and its problems; assessment of the newborn infant; and infant feeding (i.e., bottle feeding and breastfeeding. Information on medications, a chart of laboratory tests, a list of the rights of the pregnant mother, and a glossary are appended. (wz).