Assisted Births
Chapter 22 Assisted Births Birth by forceps Forceps are most commonly employed to expedite delivery of the fetal head or to protect the fetus or the mother, or both, from…
Respiratory Problems
Chapter 32 Respiratory Problems Pathophysiology Anatomical influences Neonates are susceptible to respiratory compromise resulting from the following: Their stage of lung development and contributing lack of maturation in the other…
Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy
Chapter 11 Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy Bleeding in pregnancy Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is abnormal. If the woman presents with a history of bleeding in the current pregnancy, it is…
Preparing for Pregnancy
Chapter 6 Preparing for Pregnancy Preparing for pregnancy is a positive step towards enhancing pregnancy outcome and provides prospective parents with options that may not be available once a pregnancy…
Common Disorders of and Exercises for Pregnancy
Chapter 8 Common Disorders of and Exercises for Pregnancy Common disorders experienced by some women as a consequence of the physiological changes occurring in their body are listed in Box…
Physiology and Care in the Puerperium
Chapter 24 Physiology and Care in the Puerperium Defining the puerperium and the postnatal period Following the birth of the baby and expulsion of the placenta, the mother enters a…
Specialised Fetal Investigations
Chapter 10 Specialised Fetal Investigations Advances in technology mean that assessment of the fetus during pregnancy has become increasingly sophisticated and more widespread. Biochemical tests on maternal serum are commonly…
Complementary Therapies and Maternity Care
Chapter 38 Complementary Therapies and Maternity Care Women may request the presence of a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner at the birth. They should ensure that the therapist has…
Supervision of Midwives
Chapter 37 Supervision of Midwives The principal function of Supervisors of Midwives is the protection of the public, but the main ethos is support for midwives. Midwives have to notify…
