Download or read book Maternity and Women's Health Care written by Shannon E. Perry and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This portable quick reference arms you with on-the-go access to the information you need to provide competent, sensitive maternal and newborn nursing care. Key topics include women's health, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and care of the newborn. Teaching for Self-Care sections provide patient education guidelines to help patients transition from the hospital to home. Women's health coverage focuses on risk identification and anticipatory guidance. Health promotion and wellness are emphasized throughout. Nurse Alert boxes provide at-a-glance access to essential patient care issues. Emergency and Signs of Potential Complications boxes help you recognize the signs and symptoms of various emergencies and provide immediate interventions. Step-by-step procedures guide you through essential tasks and techniques.