Simkin's Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia

The Simkins Labor Progress Handbook is a trusted resource for childbirth medical practitioners, providing practical strategies to prevent and manage difficult or prolonged labors. It includes information on labor dystocia, fetal heart rate monitoring, oxytocin administration, and prolonged prelabor and latent first through fourth stage labor.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2024
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Get ready to elevate your knowledge and expertise in the realm of childbirth with the Simkins Labor Progress Handbook, a trusted resource meticulously crafted for childbirth medical practitioners. This invaluable guide unravels the intricate complexities of labor, equipping you with practical strategies to navigate challenges along the way. Within this comprehensive compendium, you'll unearth a treasure trove of low-technology, evidence-based interventions designed to prevent and manage difficult or prolonged labors. Rooted in rigorous research and invaluable practical experience, these approaches are tailored by doulas and clinicians to deliver optimal care and achieve successful outcomes.

The fifth edition of this esteemed text boasts an array of valuable information, including:

Labor dystocia causes and early interventions: Gain insights into the underlying factors contributing to labor dystocia and explore effective strategies for managing it. Discover early interventions and techniques that promote normal labor and birth.

Application of fetal heart rate monitoring: Learn how fetal heart rate monitoring (intermittent auscultation, continuous electronic fetal monitoring, and wireless telemetry) can be utilized to promote movement and labor progress. Understand the role of oxytocin in labor progress and ethical considerations in oxytocin administration.

Prolonged prelabor and latent first through fourth stage labor: Explore the challenges associated with prolonged prelabor and latent first through fourth stage labor. Address factors contributing to dystocia and develop strategies to manage these situations effectively.

Positions, comfort measures, and respectful care: Discover a range of positions and comfort measures that can enhance the comfort and well-being of both the mother and the baby during labor. Learn about respectful care practices that promote a positive childbirth experience.

With meticulous referencing and clear, practical instructions throughout, the Simkins Labor Progress Handbook remains a timely and accessible guide for novices and experts alike, including doulas, nurses, midwives, physicians, and students. Embrace this invaluable resource as you embark on your journey of supporting and empowering women during childbirth.

Weight: 786g
Dimension: 231 x 185 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119754466
Edition number: 5 ed