1st Edition
by S. Elizabeth Robson (Editor), Jason Waugh (Editor)
The need for joint medical and midwifery care is stressed in the latest CEMACH report, with a recommendation that contemporary midwifery education prepares midwives for problems in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcome. Pre-conception care for women with medical disorders has also been stressed.
Medical Disorders in Pregnancy is one of
the first texts written specifically for midwives that provides an
outline of common medical disorders that may be affected by pregnancy or
which may cause pregnancy complications. For ease of use, all
conditions are presented on two page templates, and each addresses: An
explanation of the condition; Standard ‘Non-pregnancy’ treatment;
Pre-conception care; Antenatal care; Intrapartum care, and Postnatal
care. The management, treatment and care by both doctors and midwives
are provided to allow a mutual understanding of each others roles and
responsibilities.
