Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team

This book reviews risks, mental health challenges and considerations for professionals in clinical veterinary medicine (large and small animal) while pregnant and after giving birth. It delivers scientific information with some of her own and others' experiences to add perspective and humor.

List of contents

Introduction/Preface. 1. Radiation. 2. Anesthesia. 3. Infectious Diseases. 4. Drugs and Chemicals. 5. Injuries and Ergonomic Hazards. 6. Stress and Fatigue. 7. Trying to Conceive, Assistive Reproductive Techniques, and Pregnancy Loss. 8. Announcing Pregnancy at Work. 9. Planning Parental Leave. 10. The Fourth Trimester/Maternity Leave. 11. Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Concerns. 12. Going Back to Work, Childcare, Pumping at Work, Being a Working Parent.

About the author

Emily Singler, VMD, is a veterinarian, a veterinary writer and consultant, a mentor, and a mother of 4 children. She writes for both animal owners and veterinary professionals, including for the American Animal Hospital Association, DVM 360, and on her own website at www.vetmedbaby.com. She is Adjunct Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, USA.

Summary

This book reviews risks, mental health challenges and considerations for professionals in clinical veterinary medicine (large and small animal) while pregnant and after giving birth. It delivers scientific information with some of her own and others’ experiences to add perspective and humor.

Product details

• Authors: Emily Singler
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032524993
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3252499-3
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Babysitting, Day Care & Child Care, Immunology, HEALTH & FITNESS / Pregnancy & Childbirth, HEALTH & FITNESS / Work-Related Health, MEDICAL / Public Health, MEDICAL / Mental Health, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, HEALTH & FITNESS / Women's Health, MEDICAL / Health Risk Assessment, MEDICAL / Reproductive Medicine & Technology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / General, SELF-HELP / Self-Management / Stress Management, SCIENCE / Radiography, HEALTH & FITNESS / Breastfeeding, biochemistry, Personal & public health, Psychotherapy, Reproductive Medicine, Infectious & contagious diseases, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Veterinary medicine: small animals (pets), Gynaecology & obstetrics, Midwifery, Veterinary medicine: small animals, Animal Physiology, Zoology and animal sciences, Personal and public health / health education, Infectious and contagious diseases, Occupational medicine, Health & safety issues, Health and safety in the workplace, MEDICAL / Environmental Health, Veterinary Medicine: Exotic & Zoo Animals, Veterinary medicine: exotic and zoo animals, Equine veterinary medicine, Toxicology (non-medical)