Varney's midwifery / edited by Tekoa L. King, CNM, MPH (Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, Siver Spring, Maryland, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California), Mary C. Brucker, CNM, PhD (Nursing for Women's Health, Washington, DC, Georgetown University, Washington, DC), Kathryn Osborne, CNM, PhD (Rush University, Chicago, Illinois), Cecilia M. Jevitt, CNM, PhD (Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: -- Part1 Midwifery <br/> Chapter1 The History and Profession of Midwifery in the United States <br/> Chapter2 Professional Midwifery Today <br/> Chapter3 Women in Modern Society <br/> Part2 Primary Care <br/> Chapter4 An Introduction to the Care of Women <br/> Chapter5 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan <br/> Chapter6 Common Conditions in Primary Care <br/> Chapter7 Nutrition <br/> Chapter8 Mental Health Conditions <br/> Chapter9 Pharmacotherapeutics <br/> Part3 Gynecology <br/> Chapter10 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System <br/> Chapter11 Menstrual Cycle Abnormalities <br/> Chapter12 Gynecologic Disorders <br/> Chapter13 Breast Conditions <br/> Chapter14 Reproductive Tract and Sexually Transmitted Infections <br/> Chapter15 Family Planning <br/> Chapter16 Nonhormonal Contraception <br/> Chapter17 Hormonal Contraception <br/> Chapter18 Midlife, Menopause, and Beyond <br/> Part4 Antepartum <br/> Chapter19 Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy <br/> Chapter20 Genetics <br/> Chapter21 Prenatal Care <br/> Chapter22 Pregnancy-Related Complications <br/> Chapter23 Medical Complications in Pregnancy <br/> Part5 Intrapartum <br/> Chapter24 Anatomy and Physiology during Labor and Birth <br/> Chapter25 The First Stage of Labor <br/> Chapter26 Fetal Assessment During Labor <br/> Chapter27 Support for Women in Labor <br/> Chapter28 The Second Stage of Labor and Birth <br/> Chapter29 Complications During Labor and Birth <br/> Chapter30 The Third Stage of Labor <br/> Chapter31 Birth in the Home and Birth Center <br/> Part6 Postpartum <br/> Chapter32 Anatomy and Phyiology of Postpartum <br/> Chapter33 Postpartum <br/> Chapter34 Postpartum Complications <br/> Chapter35 Breast Feeding and the Mother-Newborn Dyad <br/> Part7 Newborn <br/> Chapter36 Anatomy and Physiology of the Newborn <br/> Chapter37 Examination of the Newborn <br/> Chapter38 Neonatal Care <br/>.

"Varney's Midwifery, Sixth Edition is the gold standard for midwifery practice. Completely updated and revised, it reflects current evidence-based guidelines. The Sixth Edition addresses care of women throughout the lifespan, including primary care, gynecology, newborn care, and maternity care in a variety of birth settings.With chapters written by expert midwives with an emphasis on anatomy and physiology, this text will assist students and midwives in providing healthcare services for women today. In addition, chapter appendices are designed to help students, midwives, and international readers learn essential skills. These critical skills include vulvar biopsy, insertion of contraceptive devices, hand maneuvers for birth, management of a fetus in a breech presentation, and current evidence-based steps for managing postpartum hemorrhage"-- Provided by publisher.