Essentials for Midwives

This succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for nurses new to labor and delivery (L&D) is the only resource to deliver quick-access guidance in a bulleted format regarding everyday procedures, requisite equipment, and how to capably handle emergency situations. The third edition is completely updated to reflect the newest evidence-based practices from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. It presents a new chapter on Aromatherapy, along with salient new information on breastfeeding, labor progression, amniotic fluid embolism, and prematurity. Detailed illustrations enhance understanding of both routine procedures and complications.