Overview

This pocket-sized book, presented in an easy-to-follow format, is designed as a tool for students and professionals to carry in any setting, providing a quick reference guide to supporting women and babies during the postnatal/neonatal period. Written in an accessible way, this book provides step-by-step processes for students to follow, and is ideal for professionals to share with the women and families in their care.

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Author:   Alison Edwards
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.040kg
ISBN:  

9781138388918

ISBN 10:   1138388912
Pages:   80
Publication Date:   06 November 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Anatomy. Bereavement – dealing with the loss of a baby. Bottle feeding. Breastfeeding. Calculating feed requirements. Changing stools. Contraception. Cord care. Developmental care. Discharge. Drugs for neonates. Emergencies. Fluid balance. Hand expression. Hypoglycaemia in the newborn. Lochia. Neonatal examination. Neonatal jaundice. Neonatal screening. Phototherapy. Post birth care. Postnatal examination. Postnatal complications. Skin to skin. Stillbirth and neonatal death. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Thermoregulation of the newborn. Transient tachypnoea of the newborn. General abbreviations. Support groups

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Author Information

Alison Edwards is a Senior Midwifery Lecturer and Programme Director for the Shortened Midwifery programme at the University of Birmingham, UK. Alison has been a nurse and midwife for over 32 years, progressing through a BSc and Masters’ degree during that time. Current projects involve the development of virtual teaching tools including the use of avatars simulating labour scenarios, and escape room technology.

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