Product Description

This book gives clear and evidence-based guidelines on the identification and management of postnatal health problems (rather than on routine observations and examinations of blood pressure, temperature, uterine involution, lochia and perinuem.) This approach allows carefully individualised care within a framework which covers both physical and psychological problems experienced by the women. Guidelines are offered for the primary management of symptoms identified, covering general and specific advice in order to reduce the impact of the symptoms and incorporating criteria for GP referral. The importance of advice to allay maternal anxiety is emphasised. A symptom checklist is offered to document systematically the physical symptoms on the 10^th and 28^th postnatal days. Leaflets which summarise the guidelines are held in a pocket inside the back cover.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #406532 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 215 pages

Customer Reviews

Recommended for student midwives.....
I cannot recommend this book enough. The book give clear concise information and cites relevant research. Although some of the research could be view as 'old' it is still pertinent. The addition of leaflets which can be taken out on placement is an added bonus. I referred to these many times in my 1st year of training and found their checklists extremely helpful.

Really useful book.
There are very few books on postnatal care, as in real life where it sadly seems to be the 'poor relation' of maternity services.
This book is clear and detailed on postnatal care and common problems encountered. The use of removeable cards which sum up the main points is very good. I recommend it as a useful resource.