University of Cebu-Banilad Library

Revision of: Textbook for midwives.

Includes bibliographical references, glossary, and index.

Section 1 The midwife in context -- Chapter 1 The midwife in contemporary midwifery practice -- Chapter 2 Professional issues concerning the midwife and midwifery practice -- Section 2 Human anatomy and reproduction -- Chapter 3 The female pelvis and the reproductive organs -- Chapter 4 The female urinary tract -- Chapter 5 Hormonal cycles: fertilization and early development -- Chapter 6 The placenta -- Chapter 7 The fetus -- Section 3 Pregnancy -- Chapter 8 Designing and implementing high quality midwifery care: evidence, policy and models of care -- Chapter 9 Antenatal education for birth and parenting -- Chapter 10 Change and adaptation in pregnancy -- Chapter 11 Antenatal care -- Chapter 12 Concealed pregnancy -- Chapter 13 Antenatal screening of the mother and fetus -- Chapter 14 Problems associated with early and advanced pregnancy -- Chapter 15 Medical conditions of significance to midwifery practice -- Chapter 16 Multiple pregnancy -- Section 4 Labour -- Chapter 17 Care of the perineum, re[air and female genital mutilation -- Chapter 18 Fear of childbirth (tocophobia) -- Chapter 19 Physiology and care during the first stage of labour -- Chapter 20 Physiology and care during the transition and second stage phases of labour -- Chapter 21 Physiology and care during the third stage of labour -- Chapter 22 Prolonged pregnancy and variations of uterine action -- Chapter 23 Malpositions of the occiput and malpresentations -- Chapter 24 Operative births -- Chapter 25 Maternity emergencies -- Chapter 26 Recognition if the acutely unwell woman: maternal collapse and resuscitation -- Section 5 Puerperium -- Chapter 27 Optimal infant feeding -- Chapter 28 Physiology and care during the puerperium -- Chapter 29 Physical health issues and complications in the postnatal period -- Chapter 30 Perinatal metal health -- Chapter 31 Perinatal loss and bereavement in maternity care -- Section 6 The neonate -- Chapter 32 Recognizing the healthy baby at term through examination of the newborn screening -- Chapter 33 Resuscitation of the healthy baby at birth: the importance of drying, airway management and establishment of breathing -- Chapter 34 The healthy low birth weight baby -- Chapter 35 Trauma during birth, haemorrhages and convulsions -- Chapter 36 Congenital malformations -- Chapter 37 Significant problems in the newborn baby -- Chapter 38 Care of the dying baby: end-of-life issues and rights of the fetus/neonate.

Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Co-edited for the second time, by internationally renowned midwife educationalists, Professor Jayne E Marshall and Maureen D Raynor from the United Kingdom with a team of contributors from across the midwifery community it retains its clear, accessible writing style. Most chapters provide useful case studies, websites of key organisations and charities for individuals to access further information. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development.

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