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• Title:The midwife's labour and birth handbook / edited by Vicky Chapman, Cathy Charles.
  
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• Other Contributors/Collections:Chapman, Vicky.
  Charles, Cathy.
  
• Published/Created:Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
  

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  • Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: WQ165 .M6295 2013
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects: Midwifery--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
  Childbirth--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
  
• Medical Subjects:Midwifery--methods--Handbooks.
  Labor, Obstetric--Handbooks.
  Parturition--Handbooks.
  Prenatal Care--Handbooks.
  
• Genre/Form:Handbooks and manuals.
  
• Edition:3rd ed.
  
• Description:xvii, 394 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
  
• Summary:A fully revised and updated guide to assist midwives in providing effective care in every conceivable birth situation. It will assist student and practising midwives in providing safe, research-based intrapartum care.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9780470655139 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  0470655135 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Labour and normal birth / Cathy Charles
  Introduction
  birth environment
  Signs that precede labour
  First stage of labour
  Second stage of labour
  Pushing
  birth
  Third stage of labour
  After the birth
  Summary
  Useful contacts and information
  References
  2. Vaginal examinations and artificial rupture of the membranes / Vicky Chapman
  Vaginal examinations
  Accuracy and liming of VEs
  Consent or compliance?
  Performing a VE
  Some common problems
  Artificial rupture of the membranes
  Summary
  References
  3. Fetal heart rate monitoring in labour / Bryony Read
  Introduction
  Intermittent auscultation
  Electronic fetal monitoring
  Fetal scalp electrode
  Classification of fetal heart rate features
  Positive and negative aspects of EFM
  Summary
  References
  Appendix: Continuous EFM algorithm (NICE, 2007)
  4. Perineal trauma and suturing / Vicky Chapman
  Introduction
  Reducing perineal trauma
  Assessment of perineal trauma
  First and second degree tears: to suture or not to suture?
  Suturing procedure
  Summary
  Recommended reading
  References
  5. Examination of the newborn baby at birth / Caroline Ratter
  Introduction
  midwife's assessment of the baby at birth
  Measurements of the newborn
  Vitamin K prophylaxis
  Top-to-toe check
  Neonatal infection
  Giving upsetting news to parents
  Useful contacts
  References
  6. Home birth / Cathy Charles
  Introduction
  Benefits of home birth
  Issues to consider before choosing home birth
  Preparing for a home birth
  Care in labour
  Possible transfer to hospital
  Summary
  Useful contacts
  References
  7. Water for labour and birth / Cathy Charles
  Introduction
  Benefits of warm water immersion
  Possible risks of warm water immersion
  Criteria for labouring in water
  Relative contraindications
  Preparation
  Labour care
  Possible problems
  Summary
  Useful contacts
  Recommended reading
  References
  8. Malpositions and malpresentations in labour / Vicky Chapman
  Introduction
  Definitions
  Occipitoposterior position
  Face presentation
  Brow presentation
  Transverse lie (shoulder presentation)
  Summary
  References
  9. Slow progress in labour / Vicky Chapman
  Introduction
  Prolonged labour
  Causes of a prolonged labour
  Prolonged latent phase
  Prolonged active first stage
  Prolonged second stage
  Summary
  Recommended reading
  References
  10. Assisted birth: ventouse and forceps / Cathy Charles
  Introduction
  Avoiding an instrumental delivery
  Indications for an instrumental delivery
  Types of instrument
  Choice of instrument
  Care of a woman undergoing instrumental delivery
  Assisting at an instrumental delivery
  Midwife instrumental delivery
  Post-birth discussion and care
  Summary
  References
  Appendix 10.1 Midwife ventouse practitioner log book record
  Appendix 10.2 Decision to decline midwife ventouse delivery
  11. Caesarean section / Cathy Charles
  Introduction
  Risks and benefits of CS
  Stemming the flow
  Indications for elective CS
  experience of CS
  Elective CS birth plan
  Midwifery care for CS
  Summary
  Support groups for women following CS
  Further reading
  References
  12. Vaginal birth after caesarean section / Vicky Chapman
  Introduction
  influence and opinions of professionals
  VBAC or elective CS
  What improves the success rate in VBAC?
  Induction of labour for VBAC
  Midwifery care for VBAC labour
  Summary
  References
  13. Preterm birth / Charlise Adams
  Introduction
  Incidence and facts
  Causes and associated factors of preterm birth
  Place of delivery
  Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM)
  Corticosteroids for threatened preterm birth
  Tocolysis in threatened preterm labour
  Monitoring the fetal heart in preterm labour
  Midwifery care
  Mode of delivery
  Care immediately after birth
  Skin-to-skin contact
  Resuscitation
  Care related to specific types of preterm labour
  Postnatal care
  Summary
  Useful contacts
  References
  14. Breech birth / Lesley Shuttler
  Introduction
  Types of breech presentation
  Women's options and the provision of care
  Concerns and possible complications with a breech birth
  Labour and birth
  Summary
  Useful contacts
  Recommended reading
  References
  15. Twins and higher-order births / Jo Coggins
  Introduction
  Place of delivery
  Mode of delivery
  Care in labour
  Third stage of labour
  Care after the birth
  Summary
  Useful contacts
  References
  16. Haemorrhage / Sheila Miskelly
  Introduction
  Placenta praevia
  Vasa praevia
  Placental abruption
  Postpartum haemorrhage
  4Ts: Tone, Tissue, Trauma, Thrombophilias
  Retained placenta
  Summary
  References
  17. Emergencies in labour and birth / Sheila Miskelly
  Introduction
  Snapped cord
  Cord prolapse and cord presentation
  Amniotic fluid embolism
  Uterine rupture
  Shoulder dystocia
  Inverted uterus
  Maternal collapse/shock
  Summary
  References
  18. Neonatal and maternal resuscitation / Nick Castle
  Introduction
  Risk management: anticipation
  Basic neonatal resuscitation
  Ongoing neonatal resuscitation/complications
  Maternal resuscitation
  Summary
  References
  19. Induction of labour / Mary-Lou Elliott
  Introduction
  Risks and side effects
  Information giving and informed consent
  Determining expected date of delivery (EDD)
  IOL for social reasons
  Induction for post-term pregnancy
  IOL versus expectant management for PROM at term
  Assessing the cervix
  Methods of induction
  Care of a woman during IOL
  Summary
  Recommended reading
  References
  20. Pre-eclampsia - Annette Briley
  Introduction
  Signs and symptoms
  Care during labour
  Monitoring the maternal and fetal condition in moderate/severe pre-eclampsia
  Drugs used in the treatment of severe hypertension
  Management of eclampsia
  Care during/following an eclamptic fit
  HELLP syndrome
  Summary
  Useful resources
  References
  21. Stillbirth and neonatal death / Cathy Charles
  Introduction
  Definition
  Incidence and facts
  Causes and predisposing factors for perinatal death
  Diagnosing fetal death and decision making
  Midwifery care in labour following intrauterine death
  Neonatal death and unexpected death at/after birth
  Immediate care following stillbirth/NND: precious moments with the baby
  Ongoing postnatal care
  Supporting staff
  Summary
  Useful contacts
  References
  Appendix: Checklist following a pregnancy loss after 24 weeks
  22. Risk management, litigation and complaints / Cathy Charles
  Introduction
  Clinical risk management: learning from adverse events
  Litigation
  Vicarious liability of employer
  Clinical risk management organisations
  Records
  Complaints
  Writing a statement
  Caring for the mother or father following an adverse event
  Conclusion
  Summary
  Useful contacts
  References
  23. Intrapartum blood tests / Julie Davis
  Blood tests
  Haematology and coagulopathy
  Blood bank (immunohaematology)
  Blood tests for specific conditions and blood pictures
  Fetal blood tests
  References
  24. Medicines and the midwife / Vicky Chapman
  Introduction
  Midwife exemption orders
  Standing orders
  Patient group directions (PGDs)
  Documentation and drug errors
  Common abbreviations
  Useful contacts
  References.