Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-centered Approach (2nd Edition)

Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach (2nd Edition)

The second edition of Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach is a comprehensive, award-winning text that offers an in-depth look at the care of women during the childbearing year. This updated edition presents vital information needed to master foundational concepts in anatomy, physiology, psychology, and cultural aspects of prenatal and postnatal care, along with the management of common health issues.

Key features include:

• New Chapters: The book has been thoroughly revised with six new chapters covering topics such as prenatal ultrasound, triage of pregnant women, confidence-building for physiological birth, pregnancy after infertility, oral health, and diversity and inclusion in prenatal and postnatal care.
• Updated Content: This edition also includes the latest information on prenatal genetic testing, trauma-informed care, care for pregnant women in the workplace, and transgender pregnancy care.
• Complementary Therapies & Shared Decision-Making: It provides expanded coverage of commonly used complementary therapies, shared decision-making, and planning for birth.

Prenatal and Postnatal Care is designed to support healthcare professionals, including midwifery, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students, offering a holistic view of pregnancy and postpartum care. The book builds on the foundations of the first edition, which received the Book of the Year award from the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) in 2015, making it an authoritative resource for anyone working with pregnant and postpartum women.

Additionally, the second edition includes faculty resources such as case studies and test questions to further support teaching and learning.

Authors:

Robin G. Jordan (Editor),

Cindy L. Farley (Editor),

Karen Trister Grace (Editor)