Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Manual for Midwives (Paperback)

<p><b><i>Praise for the 1st edition: </i></b></p> <p><b><i>"This book is a must have for any midwife, particularly those working in the community, clinics and in high-risk areas.... This book is an extremely useful reference tool." (MIDIRS Midwifery Digest)</i></b></p> <p><b><i>"The important facts are laid out concisely, primarily focusing on management, using evidence based guidelines for best midwifery practice." (RCGP Journal)</i></b></p> <p><i>Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives, 2nd edition</i> clearly outlines existing and pre-existing conditions which women can experience during pregnancy. This comprehensive and practical handbook identifies issues for pre-conception care, defines the condition, explores possible complications, outlines recommended treatment and emphasizes specific midwifery care.</p> <p>This fully revised and updated edition of <i>Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives</i> builds on the success of the first edition by covering more subjects. It includes physiology, more illustrations and algorithms and its accessible reference-style text enables information to be quickly and easily found.</p> <p><i>Special Features</i></p> <ul> <li>A practical guide on medical disorders written specifically for midwives</li> <li>Jointly written by medical and midwifery experts in the field</li> <li>Accessible reference style format makes information easy and quick to find</li> <li>Emphasis on inter-professional working</li> </ul>