This is the first comprehensive compilation of problem-based, low cost, low risk measures to prevent or treat difficult labor. These measures are logically used before higher-cost, higher-risk interventions. The book is arranged so that a busy midwife can find desired information quickly using flowcharts, plentiful illustrations, and minimal text presented in a systematic approach to specific conditions. The book also provides sections of more detailed text for use when the reader has time to consider the same topics more deeply. The text is carefully tied to research sources, and integrates ideas originating in both the medical model and the midwifery model of birth.

The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia

Medical Books

Penny Simkin

Ruth S. Ancheta

Nursing

Wiley/Blackwell

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

Medicine

Meadowbrook Press

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide

April Bolding

Ann Keppler

Janelle Durham

Janet Whalley

Da Capo Lifelong Books

With over one million copies in print, this is one of the best-selling books about pregnancy on the market. More complete and up-to-date than any other pregnancy guide, this remarkable book is the "bible" for childbirth educators. Now revised with:
-a greatly expanded treatment of pregnancy tests, complications, and infections
-an expanded list of drugs and medications, plus advice for uses
-a brand-new chapter on creating a detailed birth plan
Called "excellent" by the American Journal of Nursing.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (medically updated)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Women's Health

Meadowbrook

This completely updated, expanded and re-designed edition of the authoritative and complete pregnancy bibleA" is now more readable, more attractive and more up-to-date than ever. If you buy only one childbirth book, this is the one. It offers a wealth of information about pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period and how to care for your newborn baby.

Praise for the previous edition: "This...edition is timely, useful, well organized, and should be in the bags of all doulas, nurses, midwives, physicians, and students involved in childbirth." -Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia is an unparalleled resource on simple, non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult or prolonged labor. Thoroughly updated and highly illustrated, the book shows how to tailor one's care to the suspected etiology of the problem, using the least complex interventions first, followed by more complex interventions if necessary. This new edition now includes a new chapter on reducing dystocia in labors with epidurals, new material on the microbiome, as well as information on new counselling approaches specially designed for midwives to assist those who have had traumatic childbirths. Fully referenced and full of practical instructions throughout, The Labor Progress Handbook continues to be an indispensable guide for novices and experts alike who will benefit from its concise and accessible content.

Lisa Hanson

Ruth Ancheta

"More readable, more attractive, and more accessible” is how pregnant couples describe the latest edition of this million plus-copy seller! And, of course, it’s got all the latest medical information and advice. The new edition is designed to expand the retail market for this authoritative and complete guide. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide is already one of the bestselling pregnancy books on the market, with more than one million copies in print! Now newly revised and redesigned, this comprehensive, authoritative “bible” provides expectant couples with abundant, valuable information about pregnancy, labor, birth, the postpartum period, and newborn care. This award-winning book presents the latest research-based information on pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, including: • New information on complementary-medicine approaches such as acupuncture • Updated information on interventions during childbirth • Revised statistics and discussions on cesarean birth and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) • New advice on informed decision-making, one of the hottest topics in maternity care today • Plus much, much more! The book has been redesigned so it’s more accessible and reader-friendly, with more photos, illustrations, and boxed features that allow for important information to be highlighted. Also included in the new design are fun and informative sidebars, such as “Common Q&amp;As” about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care; “In Their Own Words,” in which parents describe their pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting experiences from their point of view; and “Fact or Fiction?” in which the authors present common misinformation and the facts. New to this edition is an accompanying website, www.PCNGuide.com, where readers can find additional maternity care information as well as helpful forms and worksheets. Mom’s Choice Awards Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (2010) – GOLD AWARD: Pregnancy &amp; Childbirth; iParenting Media Awards Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2009) – Best Products Winner: Book; Living Now Book Awards Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (2009) – Family (Parenting/Health/Safety): BRONZE AWARD; National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2009) – GOLD AWARD: Parenting Resources; USABookNews.com Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2009) – WINNER: Parenting/Family: Pregnancy &amp; Childbirth; ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2008) – FINALIST: Parenting

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Now available in Spanish: The Simple Guide to Having a Baby (Guía Sencilla Para Tener Un Bebé). It’s a keep-it-simple, just-the-basics guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who do not want to be overwhelmed by too much information. Finally, a Spanish edition of The Simple Guide to Having a Baby written by the authors of the million-copy selling Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn. It’s a simple, just-the-facts guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who want only the most important, how-to information on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. The book addresses such concerns as how to stay healthy during pregnancy, how to handle labor pain and birth, and how to care for a new baby. It communicates the most salient information in simple, clear language any Spanish reader can understand.

Guia Sencilla para Tener un Bebe: Lo que Usted Necesita Saber (Spanish Edition)

Da Capo Press

Parents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because it's based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period--decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. Unlike pregnancy guides that can overwhelm and alarm by telling you up front all the things that can possibly go wrong, this book first describes normal, healthy processes, their typical variations, and the usual care practices for monitoring them. Only then does it cover possible complications and the care practices and procedures for resolving them. Throughout, the presentation is crystal-clear, the tone is reassuring, and the voice is empowering. And the language is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. From sensible nutrition advice to realistic birth plans, from birth doulas when desired to cesareans when needed, from reducing stress during pregnancy to caring for yourself as well as your baby after birth, this pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.

Various, Authors

Simkin et al

Hachette B and Blackstone Publishing

Birth Partner - Revised 3rd Edition

Harvard Common Press

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