Overview

The first book to focus on the effect of the obesity epidemic on the care of pregnant women and their babies, this book covers: Common medical issues for young ladies; nutrition and breastfeeding; surgical and anaesthetic consideration; psychological impacts on obese pregnant women; reviews of current evidence; advice on how healthcare professionals should care for women with a raised body mass index.

Full Product Details

Author:   Yana Richens ,  Tina Lavender
Publisher:   Mark Allen Group
Imprint:   Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9781856423885

ISBN 10:   1856423883
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   30 July 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Review of Obesity during Pregnancy; Bariatric Surgery and Care of Pregnant Women; Ultrasonography and the Obese Woman; Antenatal Assessment and Care; Nutrition in Pregnancy; Common Medical Problems in Pregnancy Associated with Obesity; Intrapartum Care of Obese Women; Anaesthetic Management of the Obese Parturient; Potential Problems for the Baby of the Obese Mother; Effective Postnatal Care; Obesity Related Lactation Problems; Psychological Impact of being Overwieght/Obese during Pregnancy; Obesity: Lessons Learned from the Confidential Enquiries Into Maternal Deaths Report 2003-2005.

Reviews

'Excellent text...Very topical' - Beverley Everest, Midwifery Lecturer, Department of Health, Wellbeing & Family, Canterbury Christ Church University. 'Most valuable' - Midwife Lecturer. 'Excellent, I will be adding it to the course reading list' - Midwifery Course Director.

'Excellent text...Very topical' - Beverley Everest, Midwifery Lecturer, Department of Health, Wellbeing & Family, Canterbury Christ Church University. 'Most valuable' - Midwife Lecturer. 'Excellent, I will be adding it to the course reading list' - Midwifery Course Director.

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