Postnatal Care + Evolve Ebook

by Bick, Debra; Macarthur, Christine; Winter, Heather

• ISBN13: 9780702041174
• ISBN10: 0702041173
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-26
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

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

Background to the IMPACT study

Development of the guidelines

How to use the guidelines

Endometritis and abnormal blood loss

Perineal pain and dyspareunia

Caesarean

care and pain relief

Breastfeeding issues

Urinary problems

Bowel problems

Depression and other psychological morbidity

Fatigue

Backache

Headache;

search strategy;

Use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale;

Symptom checklist

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