Table Of ContentPartI MIDWIFERY Chapter1 The History and Profession of Midwifery in the United States Chapter2 Professional Midwifery Today Chapter3 International Midwifery and Safe Motherhood PartII PRIMARY CARE Chapter4 An Introduction to the Care of Women Chapter5 Pharmacotherapeutics Chapter6 Nutrition Chapter7 Health Promotion and Health Maintenance Chapter8 Primary Care Chapter9 Mental Health Conditions Chapter10 Preconception Care PartIII GYNECOLOGY Chapter11 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System Chapter12 Menstrual Cycle Abnormalities Chapter13 Gynecologic Disorders Chapter14 Breast Conditions Chapter15 Reproductive Tract and Sexually Transmitted Infections Chapter16 Family Planning Chapter17 Nonhormonal Contraception Chapter18 Hormonal Contraception Chapter19 Midlife, Menopause, and Beyond PartIV ANTEPARTUM Chapter20 Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy: Placental, Fetal And Maternal Adaptations Chapter21 Genetics Chapter22 Prenatal Care Chapter23 Obstetric Complications in Pregnancy Chapter24 Medical Complications in Pregnancy PartV INTRAPARTUM Chapter25 Anatomy and Physiology during Labor and Birth Chapter26 The First Stage of Labor Chapter27 Fetal Assessment During Labor Chapter28 Support for Women in Labor Chapter29 The Second Stage of Labor and Birth Chapter30 Complications during Labor and Birth Chapter31 Third and Fourth Stages of Labor Chapter32 Birth in the Home and Birth Center PartVI POSTPARTUM Chapter33 Anatomy and Phyiology of Postpartum Chapter34 Postpartum Care Chapter35 Postpartum Complications Chapter36 Breast Feeding and the Mother-Newborn Dyad PartNEWBORN VII Chapter37 Anatomy and Physiology of the Newborn Chapter38 Care of the Newborn at Birth Chapter39 Neonatal Care
SynopsisThe gold standard for midwives and students is back with Varney's Midwifery, Fifth Edition. New to this edition are chapters describing the profession of midwifery, reproductive physiology, clinical genetics, and support for women in labor. Interwoven throughout is information on primary care, gynecology, maternity care, and neonatal care. With chapters written by a variety of expert midwives and an increased emphasis on reproductive anatomy and physiology, this new edition assists students and clinicians in understanding not only what to do but why. Updated to reflect evidence-based care, this edition also discusses the pathophysiology of various conditions in the context of normal changes in the reproductive cycle. Also included are numerous new anatomical and clinical illustrations. In this edition, the skills chapters have been significantly revised and reformatted into relevant chapter appendices to help students, new midwives, and international readers learn essential skills in sequential steps. These critical midwifery skills include performing a pelvic examination, hand maneuvers for birth, delivery of a fetus in breech presentation, and current evidence-based steps for managing a postpartum hemorrhage. New Chapters Include: * Professional Midwifery Today * Mental Health Conditions * Breast Conditions * Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System * Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy and Fetal Development * Genetics * Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy: Placental, Fetal, and Maternal Adaptations * Support for Women in Labor * Anatomy and Physiology of Postpartum * Anatomy and Physiology of the Newborn, The gold standard for midwives and students is back with Varney's Midwifery, Fifth Edition. New to this edition are chapters describing the profession of midwifery, reproductive physiology, clinical genetics, and support for women in labor. Interwoven throughout is information on primary care, gynecology, maternity care, and neonatal care.With chapters written by a variety of expert midwives and an increased emphasis on reproductive anatomy and physiology, this new edition assists students and clinicians in understanding not only what to do but why. Updated to reflect evidence-based care, this edition also discusses the pathophysiology of various conditions in the context of normal changes in the reproductive cycle. Also included are numerous new anatomical and clinical illustrations.In this edition, the skills chapters have been significantly revised and reformatted into relevant chapter appendices to help students, new midwives, and international readers learn essential skills in sequential steps. These critical midwifery skills include performing a pelvic examination, hand maneuvers for birth, delivery of a fetus in breech presentation, and current evidence-based steps for managing a postpartum hemorrhage.New Chapters Include:* Professional Midwifery Today* Mental Health Conditions* Breast Conditions* Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System* Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy and Fetal Development* Genetics* Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy: Placental, Fetal, and Maternal Adaptations* Support for Women in Labor* Anatomy and Physiology of Postpartum* Anatomy and Physiology of the Newborn