Postnatal Care: Evidence and Guidelines for Management

by Bick, Debra

• ISBN13: 9780443104008
• ISBN10: 044310400X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-01
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

Summary

This practical handbook presents evidence-based guidelines for the identification and management of postnatal health needs. It reviews the evidence on the physical and psychological postpartum health problems experienced by women, and the primary management of these, and facilitates individualised care. The ten guidelines were developed by experts in postpartum health as part of a large randomised controlled trial and were peer reviewed by nationally acknowledged experts in each subject area. The guidelines were designed for use by midwives and incorporate criteria for referral, but will also be useful for other health professionals and for women. Leaflets presenting a summary of recommended management are held in a pocket inside the back cover, for ease of regular use.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Endometritis and abnormal blood loss	p. 1
Perineal pain and dyspareunia	p. 19
Caesarean section wound care and pain relief	p. 41
Breastfeeding issues	p. 61
Urinary problems	p. 107
Bowel problems	p. 121
Depression and other psychological morbidity	p. 141
Fatigue	p. 157
Backache	p. 173
Headache	p. 185
Appendices
Search strategy for second edition	p. 209
Symptom checklist	p. 211
Subject Index	p. 213
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