Heart and Hands, Fifth Edition [2019]: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

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Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, Jul 3, 2012 - Health & Fitness - 336 pages
A fully revised update of the foundational text on birth assisting from internationally renowned authority Elizabeth Davis, offering professional guidance for both aspiring and veteran midwives.

Presenting information on what to expect during each stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery, Heart and Hands has been the most trusted guide for midwives and expecting parents for more than two decades. This completely revised edition includes new photographs and illustrations, updated resources for parents, and a current list of midwifery schools. Information will be added throughout to reflect the latest research on the physiology of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Combining time-honored teachings with the most current obstetric techniques, this essential reference empowers birthing helpers and parents to create a truly woman-centered birth experience.
 

Contents

Choosing a Midwife
9
MedicalHealth History
15
Nutrition
34
Routine Checkups
44
Douche for Vaginal Infections
50
Sibling Participation
56
Problems in Pregnancy
68
Bleeding Late in Pregnancy
74
Fetal Distress
154
Postpartum Care
192
DayThree Visit
199
Meconium Aspiration
205
Thrombophlebits and Pulmonary Embolism
211
Sexual Adjustment
217
Doula Work or Birth Assisting
223
Other DirectEntry options
229

Polyhydramnios Hydramnios
81
Small for Gestational Age and Intrauterine Growth
87
Challenges Facing Single Mothers
93
Issues in Family Relationships
99
Danger Signs in Pregnancy
105
Physical Assessments and Duties in Early Labor
111
Cardinal Spiraling Movements of the Baby during
119
Assisting Delivery
125
The Microbiome
131
Newborn Exam
137
Cephalopelvic Disproportion
147
Setup and Administration
235
Medical Records
241
Peer Review
248
Appendices
254
MANA Standards and Qualifications for the
264
Mothers Confidential Worksheet
273
Appendix F Transport Record from
280
Appendix K Postpartum Instructions
286
Index
292
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About the author (2012)

ELIZABETH DAVIS has been a midwife, women’s health care specialist, educator, and consultant for more than 30 years. She served as president of the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council for the United States. She holds a degree in holistic maternity care from Antioch University, and is certified by the North American Registry of Midwives.

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