Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary

Baillière's Midwives Dictionary is a comprehensive dictionary for midwives, updated to 14th edition. It provides clear and simple definitions, illustrations, and appendices to explain key concepts. It is a valuable companion for midwives of all levels, from students to practicing midwives, maternity support workers, and birth professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

The Baillière's Midwives Dictionary is a vital resource that midwives worldwide rely upon. Now in its 14th edition, this comprehensive dictionary has undergone a thorough update to encompass terminology relevant to contemporary midwifery and related obstetrics. With clear and concise definitions, it caters to midwives of various levels, from first-year students to experienced practitioners, maternity support workers, and birth professionals. Illustrated examples and appendices further enhance the understanding of key concepts. This indispensable little book will be a steadfast companion throughout your career, from the time you embark on your exams to your practice in obstetric units, community settings, home births, or isolated locations in developing countries. User-friendly text aids in comprehension, and the pocket-sized format ensures convenience. Helpful appendices cover primary post-partum hemorrhage, maternal basic life support, neonatal resuscitation, management of shoulder dystocia, and cord prolapse. Additionally, a comprehensive list of abbreviations is provided, along with updated research methods and psychosocial terms.

ISBN-13: 9780702083945
Edition number: 14 ed