Rapid Midwifery

RAPID Midwifery The Rapids are a series of reference and revision pocket books that cover key facts in a simple and memorable way. Each book contains the common conditions that students and newly qualified nurses encounter on the wards, in the community, and on placements. Only the basic core relevant facts are provided to ensure that these books are perfect and concise rapid refreshers . To see all the titles in the series, go to: wiley.com/go/rapids Rapid Midwifery is an essential read for all midwifery students and newly qualified staff. Designed for quick reference, it explores a broad range of midwifery topics which are mapped against the 6Cs to illustrate the fundamental importance of compassionate midwifery care. Each section is structured around the key criteria used in midwifery examinations, with bite-sized information supported by the latest evidence base, making it the perfect revision tool for OSCEs and written examinations. Every chapter includes key points, essentials of midwifery care, key physiology, professional accountability, and links to further resources. Covering all the key topics in midwifery, for both hospital and community settings, this concise and easy-to-read title is the perfect quick reference book. All content reviewed by students for students Wiley Health Science books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to reviewnursingbooks.com to find out more.

RAPID MidwiferyThe Rapids are a series of reference and revision pocket books that cover key facts in a simple and memorable way. Each book contains the common conditions that students and newly qualified nurses encounter on the wards, in the community, and on placements. Only the basic core relevant facts are provided to ensure that these books are perfect and concise 'rapid refreshers'. To see all the titles in the series, go to: wiley.com/go/rapidsRapid Midwifery is an essential read for all midwifery students and newly qualified staff. Designed for quick reference, it explores a broad range of midwifery topics which are mapped against the 6Cs to illustrate the fundamental importance of compassionate midwifery care. Each section is structured around the key criteria used in midwifery examinations, with bite-sized information supported by the latest evidence base, making it the perfect revision tool for OSCEs and written examinations. Every chapter includes key points, essentials of midwifery care, key physiology, professional accountability, and links to further resources.Covering all the key topics in midwifery, for both hospital and community settings, this concise and easy-to-read title is the perfect quick reference book.All content reviewed by students for studentsWiley Health Science books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to reviewnursingbooks.com to find out more.

Preface viiAcknowledgement ixI Antenatal Care 2Antenatal Health Assessment 3Anxiety and Depression 6Bio-physical Tests 8Bleeding in Pregnancy 15Fetal Growth and Development 18Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 21Infections in Pregnancy 23Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy 33Minor Disorders of Pregnancy 35Pre-conceptual Health 37Pre-eclampsia 39Preparation for Parenthood 42References 43II Labour and Birth 49First Stage of Labour 50Promoting Normality 58Second Stage of Labour 61Third Stage of Labour 67Challenges 70Cord Prolapse 70Eclampsia 71Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage 74Shoulder Dystocia 77References 78III Postnatal Care 85Contraception and Sexual Health 86Facilitating Breastfeeding 88Postnatal Health Assessment 91Mental Illness After Childbirth 94References 96IV Hot Topics 99Breech Birth 100Domestic Abuse 104Obesity 106Recognising the Deteriorating Woman 108Sepsis 110References 112Conclusion: Top Tips for Examination Success 115Preparation - Revision 115Trying a Different Strategy 116Being in the Exam 116Reference 117Index 119