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Download or read book Hard Pushed written by Leah Hazard and published by Hutchinson. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life on the NHS front line, working within a system at breaking point, is more extreme than you could ever imagine. From the bloody to the beautiful, from moments of utter vulnerability to remarkable displays of strength, from camaraderie to raw desperation, from heart-wrenching grief to the pure, perfect joy of a new-born baby, midwife Leah Hazard has seen it all
Book Synopsis Becoming a Midwife by : Sandi Doughton
Download or read book Becoming a Midwife written by Sandi Doughton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing guide to a career as a midwife written by award-winning health reporter Sandi Doughton and based on the real-life experiences of the chief of the midwifery practice group at the University of Washington—required reading for anyone pursuing a path to this life-changing profession. Becoming a Midwife takes you behind the scenes to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a midwife. Midwives are medical professionals who provide care for childbearing women on their birthing journey. It is a growing career that combines compassion and emotional intelligence with nursing and healthcare. Expert midwife Mary Lou Kopas, MN, CNM, specializes in healthy pregnancy and birth. As a veteran of the field, she has helped countless women on the path to labor by delivering their babies and following up with breastfeeding support, newborn care, and insight into the many psycho-social challenges women face in the transition to motherhood. Gain professional wisdom as acclaimed health reporter Sandi Doughton shadows Kopas at work, telling the story of her professional path. Learn the ins and outs of this dynamic job, helping soon-to-be mothers bring new life into the world.
Book Synopsis The Student's Guide to Becoming a Midwife by : Ian Peate
Download or read book The Student's Guide to Becoming a Midwife written by Ian Peate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Student’s Guide to Becoming a Midwife is essential reading for all student midwives. Now updated to include the latest 2012 NMC Midwifery Rules and Standards and a brand new chapter on the midwife and public health, this comprehensive resource provides a wide range of need-to-know information for student midwives, including: Effective communication and documentation Confidentiality Interdisciplinary working The fundamentals of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care Assessment and examination of the new-born baby Medicines Public health Clinical decision-making Evidence-based practice With case studies, words of wisdom from current midwives and a range of activities and self-test questions throughout – making it easy to learn and understand key concepts – The Student’s Guide to Becoming a Midwife is the ideal companion for students throughout their course.
Book Synopsis Becoming a Midwife in the 21st Century by : Ian Peate
Download or read book Becoming a Midwife in the 21st Century written by Ian Peate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NMC have produced standards of proficiency for pre registration midwifery education and those standards have been written in an “academic” language, for higher education institutions. Each student prior to being admitted to the profession must have achieved the proficiencies stated in the NMC publication. The purpose of this book is to provide students with material related to the standards of midwifery education. The students will be able to use the contents of this text and relate it to their own approved programme of midwifery study, as their programme of study would have had to comply with NMC’s requirements. It will help student midwives appreciate how their own programmes have been designed, and why they are required to study and understand some of the subjects they are, or will be studying.
Download or read book New Walk written by Ellie Durant and published by . This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving debut novel about midwifery, marijuana and abortion.
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Book Synopsis Birth Settings in America by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Download or read book Birth Settings in America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than any other country in the world, yet outcomes are worse than other high-resource countries, and even worse for Black and Native American women. There are a variety of factors that influence childbirth, including social determinants such as income, educational levels, access to care, financing, transportation, structural racism and geographic variability in birth settings. It is important to reevaluate the United States' approach to maternal and newborn care through the lens of these factors across multiple disciplines. Birth Settings in America: Outcomes, Quality, Access, and Choice reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States, the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth, birth settings research, and access to and choice of birth settings.
Book Synopsis The Lessons of a Student Midwife by : J E Rowney
Download or read book The Lessons of a Student Midwife written by J E Rowney and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of "One Born Every Minute", "Call the Midwife", "Hard Pushed" and anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a midwife. Violet dreams of becoming a midwife. Off to university to start her training, all that stand between her and her future are anxiety, self-doubt and three years of hard work. With best friend Zoe by her side, can she overcome the obstacles to make her dreams come true? This volume contains the entire Lessons of a Student Midwife series, including Life Lessons, Love Lessons and Lessons Learned. Praise for Life Lessons "A fictional but very real insight into the life of a student midwife. Nearly had me in tears of joy." "This book is rather adorable. The two main characters, Violet and Zoe, are everything best friends should be." "I absolutely ADORED this book."
Book Synopsis Fundamentals of Midwifery by : Louise Lewis
Download or read book Fundamentals of Midwifery written by Louise Lewis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students makes the subject of midwifery accessible, informative and motivating, ensuring that it is an essential text for the aspiring midwife! This resource brings together knowledge from a collection of clinical experts and experienced academics to support your learning and prepare you for the challenges faced in contemporary midwifery healthcare. It presents you with the ‘must-have’ information that you need concerning both the theoretical and practical aspects of what it means to be a midwife. With extensive full colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support you throughout your entire education programme. Fundamentals of Midwifery is essential reading for all pre-registration student midwives, as well as newly qualified midwives. KEY FEATURES: • Broad and comprehensive in scope, with chapters on: team working; antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal care; infant feeding; public health and health promotion; perinatal mental health; complementary therapies; pharmacology and medicines management; and emergencies. • Interactive and student-friendly in approach, with activities throughout. • Brings together professional and clinical topics in one user-friendly book. • Ties in with the latest NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education. • Supported by an online resource centre featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, additional scenarios and activities, and links to further reading.
Book Synopsis Becoming a Midwife by : Ellie Durant
Download or read book Becoming a Midwife written by Ellie Durant and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-23 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A must have for all aspiring and current student midwives and Newly Qualified Midwives.' – Carinna Griffiths, lecturer in Midwifery Written in a friendly and uplifting tone, Becoming a Midwife provides students and newly-qualified midwives with the tools and support they need to thrive on their course, on placement and in the early stages of their careers. The first part of the book focuses on core academic skills, including chapters on time management, writing essays and reflections, delivering presentations and preparing for exams. The book then establishes the fundamentals of clinical practice, and presents tried-and-tested strategies for developing clinical skills alongside guidance on managing workplace relationships and challenges. The final chapters help students make the transition to newly-qualified, with guidance on job applications, advocacy and career options. Acknowledging that midwifery can be a challenging and emotionally-demanding profession, this book has a strong focus on self-care and seeking support, as well as managing stress, avoiding burnout and juggling work, study and life. Chapters are enriched with insights from students and practising midwives, practical tips, worksheets to promote reflective practice and suggestions for further reading. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at midwifediaries.com, including videos, blogs and interviews with practising midwives.
Book Synopsis Becoming a Student Midwife by : Ellie Durant
Download or read book Becoming a Student Midwife written by Ellie Durant and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Becoming a Student Midwife' is essential reading for anyone wanting to become a midwife in the UK. It's designed to get you thinking like a midwife and navigate the hurdles of your application into midwifery! It also crucially features personal statement examples and detailed line by line analysis (good and bad) and over 50 Interview questions, analysis and answers.Topics include: Making sure Midwifery is right for you Getting the kind of experience that will get you noticed (in a good way!) Choosing your UK Midwifery Course and handling UCAS Writing an kick-ass Personal Statement The Essential Facts you need to know for your interview Use Nervousness to your Advantage with my acronym 'DOPE' (not that kind of dope) to Combat Anxiety in Interview Situations Maths and Literacy revision, 2x practice literacy and 2x practice maths tests and markschemes 50 Interview Questions, Analysis and Answers Whether you are starting out with a dream and don't know where to begin, or just need to bring your experience together, this book can help. It was written for you by a qualified midwife in conjunction with a careers advisor and midwifery interviewers. Feedback and Reviews: "Amazing book, I only wish I had read this before I applied last year! I made so many of the mistakes mentioned in the book! This year I have so much more confidence, thanks to the advice and information from this book. Thanks Ellie!" -Gemma, Gloucestershire "Q+As, inside tips and knowledge, it gets you thinking like a midwife. It's so competitive to get onto a course, this book is exactly what I was looking for!" -Meena, London "Found your book and it has reignited my excitement for midwifery! I am working towards being a student midwife and this has been really reassuring! I can actually do this!" -Kim, Leicester "She seems to really remember and understand what it's like to be at the beginning of your journey. Ellie breaks down every little step for you." - Mirriam, Reading "I ...wanted to say a HUGE thank you! I recently like a bolt from the blue realised I want to be a midwife - and then found out how hard it is to get on a course! Your book makes it so simple to see exactly what you need to do!" -Josie, Leicester
Book Synopsis Midwifery at a Glance by : Eleanor Forrest
Download or read book Midwifery at a Glance written by Eleanor Forrest and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midwifery at a Glance offers an easy-to-read yet comprehensive overview of everything a midwifery student needs to know, from conception to care of the newborn. This practical guide provides coverage of normal pregnancy, maternal and foetal physiology, and pre-existing medical conditions and how these affect pregnancy and birth. It also features vital information on the role of the midwife, evidence-based practice, health promotion education, and perinatal mental health, as well as neonatal care and an overview of emergency situations. Midwifery at a Glance: Contains superb full colour illustrations throughout Is written specifically for midwifery students and includes all the concepts found on the midwifery curriculum Demonstrates links with other relevant multidisciplinary healthcare professionals Midwifery at a Glance is the ideal guide, offering educational support for midwifery students in the application of midwifery knowledge into clinical practice.
Book Synopsis Skills for Midwifery Practice E-Book by : Ruth Bowen
Download or read book Skills for Midwifery Practice E-Book written by Ruth Bowen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now with a new design, the ever popular Skills for Midwifery Practice continues to provide the ideal level of instruction and guidance for a wide range of clinical skills, each one of which is presented in a unique, template format to help make learning easy. Step-by-step guidance is given on a range of topics including abdominal examination, taking of maternal and neonatal vital signs, infection control, mother and baby hygiene, elimination and drug administration. Childbearing and intrapartum skills are also extensively covered as are neonatal assessment and nutrition, principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy, moving and handling, wound management and CPR. Skills for Midwifery Practice is invaluable to midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team. - Presents over 150 essential midwifery procedures in an easy-to-read, quick reference format - 'Learning Objectives' and 'end-of-chapter' self-assessment exercises allow readers to monitor their progress - Refers to the latest evidence and research, including current national and international guidelines - Explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth - Over 150 artworks help explain physiological processes and clinical procedures - 'Roles and Responsibilities' boxes define the nature and extent of current practice - Ideal for use as a basis for teaching and assessment - New format - now with colour - makes learning even easier! - Explores the use and significance of the Modified Early Obstetric Warning Scoring Chart - Discusses advances in equipment usage including the application of sequential compression devices, temporal artery thermometers, and pulse oximetry in the early detection of critical congenital heart disease - Contains advances in microbiology and infection control including the application and removal of gloves and the use of ANTT for each relevant procedure - Physiology updates include an expanded section on normal and abnormal breathing patterns, the structure of the stratum corneum at birth and the factors that affect its barrier function, and neonatal reflexes present at birth - Updated information regarding the use of the automated external defibrillator during maternal resuscitation, and the use of blended air and oxygen and pulse oximetry during neonatal resuscitation - Care of the traumatised perineum - including expanded discussion of modern suture materials - Recognition and management of complications associated with infusion therapy and epidural analgesia
Book Synopsis Becoming a Midwife, Second Edition by : Rosemary Mander
Download or read book Becoming a Midwife, Second Edition written by Rosemary Mander and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the reality of being a midwife in the twenty-first century? What is it like to help and support women throughout pregnancy and childbirth and into motherhood? What roles can midwives play in society? This new edition of the popular text, Becoming a Midwife, explores what it is to be a midwife, looking at the factors that make midwifery such a special profession, as well as some of the challenges. The fully updated chapters cover a variety of settings and several different stages in a woman’s pregnancy, including stories from midwives working in hospitals and in the community, as managers, supervisors and educators, and as men, women, mothers and birth activists. All chapters are narrated by contributors who introduce their own theme, recount a vignette that throws light on their understandings of midwifery and reasons for becoming (or not becoming) a midwife and any subsequent career moves. Backed up by commentaries and drawing together these insights, the editors show what it means to be a midwife today. Suitable for those contemplating a career in midwifery and providing an opportunity for reflection for more experienced midwives, this thought-provoking book is an invaluable contribution to midwifery.
Book Synopsis CTG Made Easy E-Book by : Susan Gauge
Download or read book CTG Made Easy E-Book written by Susan Gauge and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-11-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is now available under ISBN 9780702052149. CTG Made Easy 4th edition continues the successful format of previous editions, offering a practical guide to all health professionals involved in monitoring the fetal heart rate during labour, and specifically in the interpretation of CTG traces. The workbook approach remains, with many new and updated case histories and CTGs, all using current terminology and a recommended proforma for interpretation. The book will aid health professionals to acquire competence and confidence in all aspects of fetal heart rate monitoring during labour, improving the care offered to women and babies. - In-depth debate on choice of intermittent or continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring enables correct identification of the appropriate method - Updated references and recommendations from latest national guidelines ensure readers have access to current research-based evidence and expert opinion - Clear explanation of the physiology of baseline and periodic abnormalities provides vital information for interpretation and assessment of fetal compromise - CTG features are described following up-to-date recommendations from NICE - Charts describe the classification of CTGs and illustrations describe variable decelerations to aid understanding - Discussion of current adjuncts to electronic fetal heart rate monitoring give the reader insight into current developments and possible future practice - RCOG and NICE proforma and classifications aid consistency in interpretation and use of terminology - Recent cases of litigation are used to demonstrate the difficulties encountered with monitoring techniques and interpretation of the data, giving the reader an insight into cases that proceed to litigation - Evidence relating to fetal monitoring in labour updated to current national guidance - Expanded section debating the issues surrounding intermittent auscultation versus continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring - Expanded section on the physiological control of the fetal heart rate, fetal blood sampling and acid base balance. - Risk management updated, including risks and benefits of current methods of fetal heart rate monitoring, future developments, and legal issues - References comprehensively reviewed, including NICE and RCOG clinical guidelines New online resources 20 additional CTGs and case histories are available online
Book Synopsis The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by : Marie Louise
Download or read book The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond written by Marie Louise and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions’ Emma Bunton, co-founder of Kit and Kin Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead. Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months. As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including - - How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born - The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour - Incredible facts about breast milk Packed with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!
Book Synopsis The Midwifery Testbook by : Helen Wightman
Download or read book The Midwifery Testbook written by Helen Wightman and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This will be a great revision tool ... Each type of question is used to enhance the development of the student by self assessment of their knowledge and understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology and the application to practice ... I will strongly recommend this excellent text to all student midwives." Nan Morse, Professional Head of Midwifery Education, University of Glamorgan, UK "The Midwifery Textbook is a valuable and unique resource to midwifery ... It tests existing knowledge in complex situations whilst building upon earlier foundations ... The variety of question types available make learning and revision fun, whilst providing ideas for creative learning opportunities." Patricia Walker, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Child Health, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK Looking for a quick and effective way to revise and test your knowledge? This handy reference book is the essential self test resource to help student midwives to revise and prepare for their anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology exams. This useful test book includes over 450 questions relating to your midwifery course, and includes a variety of question types including multiple choice, short answers, true and false and fill in the blanks. All the questions have detailed answers for self checking. The book encourages you to test and improve your knowledge of numeracy and pharmacology. Topics covered include: Anatomy and physiology of pre-conception Pregnancy and post-partum Pathophysiology, illness and complications The Midwifery Test Book is a quick and easy reference book for students undertaking midwifery courses, to help them excel in their exams!
Book Synopsis A Pocket Guide to Clinical Midwifery by : Lauren A. Dutton
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Clinical Midwifery written by Lauren A. Dutton and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Pocket Guide to Clinical Midwifery: The Efficient Midwife, Second Edition is a must-have resource for midwives and women’s health nurse practitioners.It features important concepts, diagnostic tools, algorithms, and management options, including conventional, lifestyle, and complementary therapies, all in one place.
