Medical Conditions Affecting Pregnancy and Childbirth

Midwives are encountering more and more women whose pregnancies are complicated by medical conditions. This second edition is completely up-to-date and offers highly practical solutions for everyday practice.

List of contents

1.Diabetes 2.Cardiac Conditions 3.Hypertension and pre-eclampsia (PET) 4.Disorders of the renal system 5.Disorders of the Respiratory System 6.Haematological Disorders 7.Thyroid Disease 8.Disorders of the Nervous System 9.Disorders of the Digestive Tract 10.Obesity 11.Restricted Eating Disorders 12.Autoimmune Disorders

About the author

Judy Bothamley is Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of West London, UK.
Maureen Boyle is Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of West London, UK.

Summary

Midwives are encountering more and more women whose pregnancies are complicated by medical conditions. This second edition is completely up-to-date and offers highly practical solutions for everyday practice.

Product details

• Authors: Judy Bothamley, Judy (University of West London Bothamley, Bothamley Judy, Maureen Boyle, Boyle Maureen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.09.2020
• EAN: 9780367027407
• ISBN: 978-0-367-02740-7
• No. of pages: 366
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; MEDICAL / General, HEALTH & FITNESS / Pregnancy & Childbirth, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, MEDICAL / Gynecology & Obstetrics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Midwifery, Neonatal Medicine