Editorial Review:

Nurses working with childbearing families face a variety new challenges, including shortened lengths of hospital stay, the trend toward greater use of community-based and home care, and downsizing and mergers of health-care systems. This book is not only important reading for maternity nurses, but also can be used as an invaluable reference tool.

 

The Eighth Edition of this popular book not only continues to emphasize the central role played by maternity nurses working with today's childbearing families, but also includes a global perspective, covering culture as a factor in relating to the woman's childbirth experience. It also includes a comprehensive, accessible segment on women's health issues.

 

For nurses in the fields of women's health, maternity, and newborn care

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

maternal-newborn nursing and women's health care:

serves it's purpose not difficult to comprehend.if the need for further info arises other sources are suggested after each chapter.

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textbook purchase:

This textbook was in great condition and I saved a lot of money by buying it on Amazon.com

Excellent source of information:

This book is an excellent source of information when it comes to OB. I am very pleased with how the content is easy to understand. The pictures are a great source of information. This by far is the best book a student can purchase for nursing school in your OB rotation. This book went right along on how the teacher explained it to us. Thanks to OLDs for coming up with such a great OB book. Keep up the good work. Students need something that is easy to relate to and understand. This is the book you would... more info

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