The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions To Prevent And Treat Dystocia - Couverture souple

Simkin, Penny; Ancheta, Ruth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 140512217X ISBN 13 : 9781405122177

Editeur : Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Dystocia or failure to progress in labor is the main reason for cesarean deliveries. The second edition of this successful text focuses on simple non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult labor. It describes positions, movements and techniques based on principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology of childbirth. "The Labor Progress Handbook" is organized by stage of labor for easy reference, enabling the care giver to quickly identify appropriate low cost, low risk interventions and treat dystocia effectively, at an early stage before it becomes severe.The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes a new chapter on assessing progress in labor, together with new sections on managing labor pain, normal labor and additional positions and maneuvers. The rationale for all techniques is included based on the authors' clinical experience and wherever possible on the underlying evidence base. New edition of essential resource for anyone caring for women in labor: brings together a wealth of evidence-based information and clinical expertise; focuses on non-invasive techniques to assist the progress of labor; emphasis on maternal comfort, support and safety; encourages thoughtful, evidence-based diagnosis and intervention; and contains clear and simple illustrations, which complement the text.From Reviews: 'The focus of support, position, maternal comfort, and safety is one that should be used by anyone caring for laboring women. It encourages thoughtful diagnosis and intervention in an ordered and sensible manner' - "Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing" (on the first edition).

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Penny Simkin serves on the Faculty and Board of Consultants of Seattle Midwifery School and is on the Editorial Board of Birth: Issues in Midwifery Care. She trains childbirth educators and doula trainers and is founder of Doulas of North America. Ruth Ancheta has over 15 years experience in perinatal education and is an experienced doula and doula trainer.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 140512217X
• ISBN 13: 9781405122177
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible