| Description |
xi, 171 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. An introduction to maternal, perinatal and infant mortality / Jean Chapple -- 2. History of the confidential enquiries into maternal deaths / Gwyneth Lewis -- 3. Antepartum stillbirths and strategies for prevention / Jason Gardosi -- 4. Intrapartum-related deaths / Mary Sidebotham -- 5. Outcome of premature births / Alison Miller -- 6. Rare adverse events / Melanie J. Gompels and Grace Edwards -- 7. Sudden unexpected deaths in infancy / Rosie Thompson and Peter Fleming -- 8. Using the confidential enquiries to change practice / Judith Rankin, Judith bush, Tricia Cresswell, Ruth Bell, Marjorie Renwick and Martin Ward Platt -- 9. Past, present and future for the confidential enquiries / Richard Congdon |
| Summary |
"Adverse Outcomes in Maternity Care provides an overview of the Confidential Enquiries into maternal and infant death, highlighting the recommendations made and their relevance to everyday midwifery practice." "Written in association with Baby Lifeline, Adverse Outcomes in Maternity Care is a ground breaking new text presenting a number of key reports in a clear and accessible format summarising both key findings and recommendations." "Written for clinicians and health professionals this book meets the growing need for a concise, accessible reference source. With an emphasis on the implications for clinical practice this is an appealing and 'must purchase' book for all those involved with birth and maternity care."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliography |
| Subject |
Perinatal death.
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Stillbirth.
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Mothers -- Mortality.
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Infants -- Death.
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Fetal death.
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Maternal health services.
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Pregnancy -- Complications.
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Maternal health services -- Great Britain.
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| Author |
Edwards, Grace, RN.
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Baby Lifeline.
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| LC no. |
00002609 |
| ISBN |
0750687894 paperback |
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