Lifecare Pregnancy

Lifecare Pregnancy
Author: Ann Noseworthy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Pregnancy
ISBN: 9781869417505

This book meets the needs of women and families who are thinking of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant and want to know about pregnancy in New Zealand. Chapters introduce prospective parents to pregnancy, tell how to prepare for and then stay healthy during pregnancy and suggest ways in which couples can be fully involved in their pregnancy and achieve a natural birth. It also look s at the early postnatal period. The book discusses the maternity system in New Zealand, the choices for care, the tests on offer and decisions to be made. While New Zealand focused, the book will use all available evidence including practice experience and scientific evidence. The book will concentrate on promoting health during pregnancy and will provide information that will assist women to achieve a natural birth and a healthy experience.

A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy

A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy
Author: David McCance
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2017-09-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119043778

A PRACTICAL MANUAL OF DIABETES IN PREGNANCY The second edition of A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy offers a wealth of new evidence, new material, new technologies, and the most current approaches to care. With contributions from a team of international experts, the manual is highly accessible and comprehensive in scope. It covers topics ranging from preconception to postnatal care, details the risks associated with diabetic pregnancy, and the long-term implications for the mother and baby. The text also explores recent controversies and examines thorny political pressures. The manual’s treatment recommendations are based on the latest research to ensure pregnant women with diabetes receive the best possible care. The text takes a multi-disciplinary approach that reflects best practice in the treatment of diabetes in pregnancy. The revised second edition includes: New chapters on the very latest topics of interest Contributions from an international team of noted experts Practical, state-of-the-art text that has been fully revised with the latest in clinical guidance Easy-to-read, accessible format in two-color text design Illustrative case histories, practice points, and summary boxes, future directions, as well as pitfalls and what to avoid boxes Multiple choice questions with answers in each chapter Comprehensive and practical, the text is ideal for use in clinical settings for reference by all members of the multi-disciplinary team who care for pregnant women with diabetes. The manual is also designed for learning and review purposes by trainees in endocrinology, diabetes, and obstetrics.

Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation

Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
Author: Gerald G. Briggs
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1728
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451153597

An A-Z listing of drugs by generic name. Each monograph summarizes the known and/or possible effects of the drug on the fetus. It also summarizes the known/possible passage of the drug into the human breast milk. A careful and exhaustive summarization of the world literature as it relates to drugs in pregnancy and lacation. Each monograph contains six parts: generic US name, Pharmacologic class, Risk factor, Fetal risk summary, Breast feeding summary, References

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book
Author: Sue Pullon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780908912940

This book is written for the New Zealand context. The simplest questions are answered, from deciding to have a baby through to the first months of a child's life. Medical knowledge is clearly presented and a full range of issues is addressed - from what kind of nappies, advantages of breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, to choosing between homebirth or hospital birth. How you feel in this book is as important as what you do. Topics include: development of the foetus, your changing body, services before and after birth, ante-natal and post-natal visits, options for care and delivery, cloths, baby clothes and equipment, feeding and hygiene, coping with other commitments at work or within the family, and useful New Zealand organisations.

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book
Author: Daniel Allen, Cheryl Benn, Sue Pullon, Margot Schwass
Publisher: Bridget Williams Books
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2008-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1877242403

THE NEW ZEALAND PREGNANCY BOOK has been used by many thousands of parents since the first edition was published in 1991. The third edition has been comprehensively rewritten by GP author Sue Pullon, along with midwife Cheryl Benn. A richly informative text, accompanied by vivid life stories, is illuminated throughout by full colour photography (along with illustrations and diagrams). This is a superb New Zealand reference work, produced by an expert team: GP, midwife, writer, photographer, physiotherapist, and designers working in close collaboration with the publishers. This is a must have for New Zealand families in the significant phases of pregnancy, birth and early childhood.

PROMPT Course Manual: Australian-New Zealand Edition

PROMPT Course Manual: Australian-New Zealand Edition
Author: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecolo
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2020-03-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1108749763

Updated and adapted for Australia and New Zealand, offering course guidance for the multi-professional management of obstetric emergencies.

The Obstetric Hematology Manual

The Obstetric Hematology Manual
Author: Sue Pavord
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2018-02-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108547273

Understand the rapidly growing complexities of obstetric hematology and high-risk pregnancy management, with experts in the field. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive and essential guide focuses on providing the best support for patients and clinical staff, to prevent serious complications in pregnancy and the post-partum period for both mother and baby. Wide-ranging and detailed, the guide offers discussions on basic principles of best care, through to tackling lesser-known hematological conditions, such as cytopenias and hemoglobinopathies. Updated with color illustrations, cutting-edge research, accurate blood film reproductions, and practical case studies, the revised edition places invaluable advice into everyday context. This unique resource is essential reading for trainees and practitioners in obstetrics, anesthesia, and hematology, as well as midwives, nurses, and laboratory staff. Clarifying difficult procedures for disease prevention, the guide ensures safety when the stakes are high. Reflecting current evidence-based guidelines, the updated volume is key to improving pregnancy outcomes worldwide.