Bookedited by Brenda Baker, PhD, RN, FAAN, Jill Janke, RN, PHD, WHNP.
Contents:
Section 1: Reproduction-fetal and placental development. Reproductive anatomy, physiology, and the menstrual cycle ; Genetics ; Fetal and placental development and functioning
Section 2: Maternal-fetal well-being. Age-related concerns ; Prenatal testing and antepartum fetal surveillance ; Environmental hazards
Section 3: Antepartum period. Perinatal diversity ; Physiology of pregnancy ; Psychology of pregnancy
Section 4: Intrapartum period. Essential forces and factors in labor ; Normal childbirth ; Intrapartum fetal assessment
Section 5: Postpartum period. Physical and psychologic changes after childbirth ; Breastfeeding ; Contraception
Section 6: The newborn period. Transitional care of the newborn ; The infant at risk
Section 7: Complications of childbearing. Intimate partner violence ; Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy ; Maternal infections ; Hemorrhagic disorders ; Endocrine and metabolic disorders ; Management of non-obstetrical surgery and trauma in pregnancy ; Perinatal substance use ; Other medical complications ; Labor and delivery at risk ; Postpartum complications
Section 8: Ethics and issues. Ethics.