Maternal and Child Health Nursing

This Fourth Edition encompasses revision, expansion and inclusion of topics such as a prenatal calendar highlighting fetal growth and maternal changes; two fetal evaluation charts; updated menstrual physiology; increased emphasis on preparation for labor and birth through suggested breathing and relaxation techniques; a table correlating physical and psychologic characteristics of the woman in labor with usual patient activity recommendations and nursing responsibilities; and a brief discussion of alternative childbirth arrangements, and much more.