Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team

This book is a comprehensive resource for veterinary professionals that covers topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experiences, providing evidence-based information and personal accounts to support and encourage professionals in their physical and mental wellbeing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book is a one-of-a-kind resource specifically tailored for veterinary professionals, offering a comprehensive and centralized approach to information previously scattered across the internet. It delves into the realm of pregnancy and veterinary medicine, reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing data that is typically found in scientific studies, textbooks, internet blogs, and websites. Moreover, this book aligns with the broader category of books designed to support and encourage veterinary professionals in their physical and mental well-being, a pressing concern given the high rates of suicide among veterinary professionals and the nationwide worker shortage in the field.

The author of this book has crafted it in a warm and accessible style, incorporating personal accounts from veterinary professionals who have experienced the topics covered during their pregnancies or postpartum periods. These accounts, provided by leaders and renowned individuals in veterinary medicine, including Justine Lee of VetGirl, Stacey Cordivano of The Whole Veterinarian podcast, and Marie Holowaychuk of Reviving Vet Med, offer valuable insights and encouragement.

Given that women now comprise nearly 60% of practicing vets registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the UK and 62.9% of all US veterinarians, pregnancy in the workplace is a common occurrence, presenting unique challenges for veterinary professionals. The author is diligent in using terminology that is inclusive of both the US and UK contexts, ensuring a global appeal.

The book offers a comprehensive, evidence-based, and unbiased perspective, addressing an essential need to provide information to veterinary parents and support individuals in this unique professional journey. By offering a centralized source of knowledge, this book empowers veterinary professionals to navigate the complexities of pregnancy and work effectively, promoting their well-being and contributing to the overall success of the veterinary industry.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032524993