Perinatal Nursing, 4th Edition: The Comprehensive Guide for Perinatal Nurses

Edited by Kathleen Rice Simpson and Pat A Creehan, this authoritative publication is brought to you by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). This extensively updated fourth edition provides evidence-based information and expert recommendations for best practices in perinatal nursing.

Stay Current with the Latest Developments in Perinatal Care

This highly practical resource is designed to help perinatal nurses worldwide stay up-to-date with the latest research and guidelines. You’ll find expanded coverage of high-risk pregnancy, including:

• Bleeding in pregnancy
• Preterm labor and birth
• Diabetes and its impact on pregnancy
• Cardiac disease and pulmonary complications
• Multiple gestation and maternal-fetal transport

New to this edition is an all-encompassing chapter on obesity in pregnancy, which covers risks to the mother and fetus, care from preconception to postpartum, and the role of bariatric surgery. Additionally, the chapter on newborn nutrition has been significantly expanded to include:

• The infant feeding decision and its implications
• The benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby
• Nutritional components and preterm milk and lactation

Fostering a Culture of Patient Safety and Reliability

This edition also features new chapters focused on patient safety and the development of highly reliable perinatal units. Learn how to:

• Conduct team training and drills for obstetric emergencies
• Create effective checklists and handoff patients safely

With contributions from over 70 experts in the field, this unbiased and comprehensive resource provides the latest evidence and standards for all areas of perinatal practice.

Publication details:

ISBN-13: 9781609136222

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publication date: 6/1/2013

Edition number: 4

Pages: 736