| Description |
xiv, 287 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments -- Preface to the Fourth Edition -- Preface to the First Edition -- Chapter 1. The Midwife: A Profile -- For Parents: Choosing a Midwife -- Chapter 2. Prenatal Care -- The Initial Interview -- Medical History -- Physical Examination -- High Risk Factors in Pregnancy -- Nutrition and Exercise -- Screening Out -- Lab Work -- Fetal Development -- Routine Checkups -- Common Complaints -- Douche for Vaginal Infections -- Herbs and Homeopathy in Pregnancy -- Common Fears and Counseling Techniques -- Partner Participation -- Sibling Participation -- The Last Six Weeks -- Home Visits -- Preparation for Water Birth -- Last-Minute Clients -- For Parents: Self-Care in Pregnancy -- Chapter 3. Problems in Pregnancy -- Physical Complications -- Anemia -- Problems with Weight Gain -- Miscarriage (Abortion) -- Ectopic Pregnancy -- Hydatidiform Mole -- Bleeding Late In Pregnancy -- Gestational Diabetes -- Hypertension -- Preeclampsia -- Polyhydramnios/Hydramnios -- Oligohydramnios -- Multiple Pregnancy -- Breech Presentation and Transverse Lie -- Prematurity -- Small for Gestational Age and Intrauterine Growth Restriction -- Large for Gestational Age -- Postdatism -- Psychological Issues and Complications -- Challenges Facing Single Mothers -- Difficulties of Working Mothers -- Challenges for Adoptive Mothers -- Issues for Women Who Delay Childbearing -- Problems of Estranged Couples -- Challenges Facing Lesbian Mothers -- Issues in Family Relationships -- Sexual Problems -- Abuse Issues -- Psychological Screening Out -- For Parents: Danger Signs in Pregnancy -- Chapter 4. Assisting at Births -- Early Labor -- Physical Assessments and Duties in Early Labor -- Aseptic Technique and Universal Precautions -- Active Labor -- Physical Assessments and Duties during Active Labor -- Transition -- Cardinal Spiraling Movements of the Baby during Labor -- Physical Assessments and Duties in Transition -- Second Stage -- Physical Assessments and Duties during Second Stage -- Assisting Delivery 122 -- Herbs and Homeopathy during Labor -- Third Stage -- Assisting Placental Delivery -- Checking for Tears -- Newborn Exam -- Postpartum Watch -- For Parents: Golden Tips for Assisting in Labor -- Chapter 5. Complications in Labor -- Prolonged Labor and Maternal Exhaustion -- Cephalopelvic Disproportion -- Posterior Arrest -- Fetal Distress -- Cord Problems -- Maternal Hypertension -- Prolonged Rupture of the Membranes -- Unusual Presentations -- Shoulder Dystocia -- Surprise Breech -- Amniotic Fluid Embolism -- Hemorrhage -- Retained Placenta -- Giving an Injection -- For Parents: In Case of Transport -- Assessment and Repair of Lacerations and Episiotomy -- Infant Resuscitation -- Suturing Technique -- Principles of Infant Resuscitation -- Fetal Anomalies -- Stillbirth and Neonatal Death -- Liam Andrew -- Chapter 6. Postpartum Care -- Day-One Visit -- Day-Three Visit -- Day-Seven Visit -- Three-Six Weeks Checkup -- The Baby: Complications and Concerns -- Hypoglycemia -- Herbs and Homeopathy Postpartum -- Meconium Aspiration -- Transient Tachypnea -- Neonatal Infection -- Jaundice -- Circumcision -- For Parents: What to Do If the Baby Cries -- Nervous Irritability/Colic -- Minor Problems -- The Mother: Complications and Concerns -- Minor Problems -- Hematoma -- Uterine and Pelvic Infections -- Thrombophlebitis and Pulmonary Embolism -- Difficulties with Breastfeeding -- Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding -- Postpartum Depression -- Sexual Adjustment -- Contraception -- Chapter 7. Becoming a Midwife -- Textbooks and Other References -- Doula Work, or Birth Assisting -- Birth Assisting at Home -- Birth Assisting in Hospital -- Midwifery Study Groups -- Apprenticeship -- Core Areas of Study -- Other Direct-Entry Options -- Nurse-Midwifery Programs -- Chapter 8. The Midwife's Practice -- Location: Urban or Rural Practice? -- Equipment -- Setup and Administration -- General Presentability and Personal Hygiene -- Fees -- Public Relations and Education -- Medical Backup and Consultation -- Medical Records, Charting, Informed Choice, and Client Confidentiality -- Partnership -- Training the Student or Apprentice -- Peer Review -- Chapter 9. The Long Run -- For Parents: Support Your Local Midwife! -- Appendices -- Appendix A. The MANA Statement of Values and Ethics, MANA Core-Competencies for Midwifery Practice, MANA Standards and Qualifications for the Art and Practice of Midwifery -- Appendix B. Resources -- Appendix C. Medical/Health History -- Appendix D. Prenatal Care Record, Prenatal Care Progress Notes -- Appendix E. Labor Record, Labor Progress Notes -- Appendix F. Transport Record from Home Delivery -- Appendix G. Birth Records -- Appendix H. Newborn Examination -- Appendix I. Clinical Estimation of Gestational Age -- Appendix J. Postpartum Care, Postpartum Care Progress Notes -- Appendix K. Postpartum Instructions -- Appendix L. The Midwife's Kit, Parent's Supply List -- Appendix M. Midwifery Programs and Institutions -- Appendix N. HIPAA Guidelines -- About the Author -- Index |
| Analysis |
Birth |
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Midwifery |
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Pregnancy |
| Notes |
"First published as A Guide to Midwifery: Heart & Hands, by John Muir Publications, 1981" -- t.p. verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Midwifery.
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Obstetrics.
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Delivery
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Labor
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Midwifery.
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Pregnancy.
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Midwifery.
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Pregnancy.
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| LC no. |
97040593 |
| ISBN |
0890878382 (paperback) |
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