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| Title: | Juta's Clinical Guide for Midwives
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| Author: | Dr Diana Du Plessis |
| ISBN: | 0702172847 : 9780702172847 |
| Illustrations: | b/w photos & illus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 170x245mm |
| Pages: | 215 |
| Weight: | .392 Kg. |
| Published: | Juta Publishing (Academic) - January 2007 |
| List Price: | 20.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Midwifery |
Skilled care during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period is vital to the survival and health of mothers and new-borns. In fact, the wellbeing of a society is represented by the health of mothers, new-borns and children. To this end, the United Nations has determined that the number of births assisted by a skilled attendant is one of the indicators of progress in a country. This is a user-friendly, highly illustrated clinical manual developed to provide all midwives with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills. For ease of use, the book has been split into three parts: the antenatal months, the second and third stages of labour, and the postnatal period. These parts are split into modules, each one covering a specific topic, which contain: step-by-step instructions for carrying out procedures, along with a rationale for each; clinical tips drawn from years of midwifery experience; clear illustrations to demonstrate difficult procedures or concepts. The guide has been created to assist students of midwifery and as a continuing education resource for practising midwives, tutors and medical students. The information within it is essential for the achievement of Millennium Development Goals four and five -- the reduction of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. It is an appropriate and timely guide for midwives today.
Part 1: Antenatal -- Module 1: Amniocentesis; Module 2: Aromatherapy massage; Module 3: Teaching breast self-examination (BSE); Module 4: Asculating fetal heart rate; Module 5: Assessing deep tendon reflexes and clonus (DTR); Module 6: Pelvimetry; Module 7: Symphysis-fundal measurement; Module 8: Vaginal examination. Part 2: Second and third stages of labour -- Module 1: Apgar scoring; Module 2: Cord prolapse; Module 3: Examination of the placenta; Module 4: Episiotomy ; Module 5: Immediate management of the newborn ; Module 6: Management of a normal delivery; Module 7: Preparing for a waterbirth; Module 8: Shoulder dystocia; Module 9: The partogram. Part 3: Postnatal -- Module 1: Admission of the baby to the nursery ; Module 2: Assessing the gestational age; Module 3: Assessing lochia and managing postpartum haemorrhage; Module 4: Bathing a baby; Module 5: Care of engorged breasts; Module 6: Determination of blood glucose levels; Module 7: Growth measurements ; Module 8: Head circumference; Module 9: Kangaroo mother care; Module 10: Nasopharyngeal suctioning; Module 11: Naso-orogastric feeding; Module 12: Perineal assessment; Module 13: Postpartum assessment of the uterine fundus; Module 14: The incubator and radiant warmer; Module 15: The infant receiving phototherapy.
