Main description:

This new edition follows Q&A format that has made the series so popular for its practical, clinical approach. It will serve as a quick referral guide for newly qualified midwives and be an aide memoire in practice settings. The design will enable readers to easily access the information in a format which is easy to read. It presents current guidelines and best evidence. Final year student midwives have a plethora of activities and assessments to be able to complete their diploma/degree courses and qualify as midwives. Following the commencement of their first employment they have to meet various Trust requirements and complete a number of key activities to orientate to their new role. This is an intensive time of study and adjustment to new roles so a text which could support these processes will be invaluable. This book could also be used by Senior Student Midwives to prepare them for qualifying as midwives and be insightful of what will be expected to achieve during their first year of registration.

Contents:

Chapter One : Role of the Midwife - PREP - Supervision of Midwifery - Reflection on practice Chapter Two: Developing and Enhancing Clinical Midwifery Skills - Phlebotomy - Intravenous drugs - Suturing - Care of epidurals, epidural top ups - Neonatal examination - CTG interpretation Moving and handling in midwifery practice - Perineal care - Care of woman following a lower segment caesarean section - Interprofessional Working Chapter Three: Dealing with Challenging Situations - Death (Stillbirth) - Child Protection - Disability - Supporting women from a range of ethnic groups Chapter Four: Dealing with the Unexpected - Postpartum haemorrhage - Cord prolapsed - Shoulder dystocia - Neonatal resuscitation Chapter Five: Promoting Normality in Midwifery - One to one midwifery - The Birth plan - Positions in labour - Support on labour - Role of partner - Creating the right environment - Breast feeding