2nd Edition

Medical Conditions Affecting Pregnancy and Childbirth

By Judy Bothamley, Maureen Boyle Copyright 2021
380 Pages 44 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

380 Pages 44 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

380 Pages 44 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Midwives are encountering more and more women whose pregnancies are complicated by medical conditions, including cardiac disease, obesity and diabetes. This new edition is completely up-to-date and offers highly practical solutions for everyday midwifery practice, acknowledging the importance of promoting normality where possible. This text includes physiology, explanations of conditions... Read more

1.Diabetes  2.Cardiac Conditions  3.Hypertension and pre-eclampsia (PET)  4.Disorders of the renal system  5.Disorders of the Respiratory System  6.Haematological Disorders  7.Thyroid Disease  8.Disorders of the Nervous System  9.Disorders of the Digestive Tract  10.Obesity  11.Restricted Eating Disorders  12.Autoimmune Disorders

Biography

Judy Bothamley is Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of West London, UK.

Maureen Boyle is Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of West London, UK.