Bothamley, Judy
Medical Conditions Affecting Pregnancy and Childbirth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367027407
- author:
- Bothamley, Judy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 366
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 centimetres (0.70 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Medical Conditions Affecting Pregnancy and Childbirth is a comprehensive guide for midwives and healthcare professionals. This updated edition provides practical solutions for everyday practice, focusing on promoting normality during pregnancy. The book covers physiology, explanations of medical conditions, and principles of care for each stage of pregnancy, from preconception to the postnatal period. It also includes information on laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, common drugs, and colour pictures to illustrate key concepts. A new chapter dedicated to obesity is included, providing a valuable resource for midwives working with women who have this condition. This book is an essential reference for student midwives and a useful guide for practising midwives looking to update their knowledge on medical conditions affecting pregnancy and childbirth.