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OverviewThis book provides a practical step-by-step guide for midwives and other practitioners concerned with neonatal examination of the newborn infant. It encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually, antenatally and through childbirth. The text covers: normal fetal development parent's concerns and how to respond to them the events of labour and delivery the clinical examination of the neonate the identification and management of congenital abnormalities accountability and legal issues. This all-in-one text is designed so that each chapter can be read independently and contains useful summaries, scenarios and appendices for student and practicing midwives and other practitioners. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Helen Baston (University of Sheffield, UK) , Heather DurwardPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 17.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9780415191845ISBN 10: 041519184 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 28 September 2000 Audience: Adult education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780415551625 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsIn the beginning; foetal development - influential factors; assessment of foetal well-being in the antenatal period; risks to the foetus during childbirth; neonatal examination; abnormal findings and congenital abnormalities; accountability and effective care. Appendix: safe sleeping environment for baby; useful addresses.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |