| Description |
x, 202 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Section One: Clinical Practice in Context -- 1. The Development of Fetal Investigations: Historical and Sociological Perspectives / Carine Vassy -- 2. Involving Parents: Information and Informed Decisions / Amanda Sullivan -- 4. Pregnancy Loss, Breaking Bad News and Supporting Parents / Jane Fisher -- Section Two: Maternal Investigations -- 4. Haematology in Pregnancy / Jane Strong -- 5. Maternal Diseases in Pregnancy / Andrew Simm -- 6. Infections in Pregnancy / William Martin and Ellen Knox -- Section Three: Fetal Investigations -- 7. First Trimester Ultrasound Scans / Ann Minton and Donna Holdcroft -- 8. The Second Trimester Detailed Anomaly Scan / Pam Loughna -- 9. Biochemical Markers in Down's Syndrome Screening / Pat Ward -- 10. Chromosomal and Genetic Testing / Lucy Kean -- 11. Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing / Lucy Kean -- Section Four: Ongoing Developments -- 12. Antenatal Investigations for the Future / Amanda Sullivan |
| Summary |
"This book serves as a guide to a comprehensive range of diagnostic screenings and tests used during pregnancy. It links routine antenatal care with specialist investigations, describing when follow up is required and how to interpret the results. Designed for ease of reference, this resource helps midwives make informed, evidence-based clinical decisions. It also provides guidance about how best to discuss sensitive issues with mothers and how to provide support to parents receiving bad news. This book is an essential resource for midwives and other health professionals involved in delivering antenatal care to women and their families. Expert contributors ensure that the information is reliable and up-to-date, and the easy-to-use format guides practitioners through each procedure, interpretation of results, and appropriate interventions." -- Publisher's website |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Fetus -- Abnormalities -- Diagnosis.
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Midwifery.
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Prenatal diagnosis.
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Nurse Midwives.
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Prenatal Diagnosis -- methods.
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Midwifery -- methods.
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Cardiotocography.
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Fetus -- abnormalities.
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Foetal Monitoring
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Midwifery.
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Nurse-Patient Relations.
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Prenatal Care.
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Prenatal Diagnosis.
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal.
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| Author |
Cryer, Alison.
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Kean, Lucy
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Sullivan, Amanda.
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| ISBN |
0443101418 |
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