Praise for the First Edition: "This is a concise, yet comprehensive book. I would recommend that any advanced practice nurse working in obstetrics have it on the bookshelf. It could also be used as a protocol manual for small practices." Score: 100, 5 Stars —Doody's Medical Reviews Now in its third edition, this remains the only comprehensive source of current, evidence-based information for busy nurse practitioners and related professionals who provide preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care in outpatient settings. This resource encompasses essential clinical topics and practice standards in an easy-to-read, outline format with a convenient spiral binding. The third edition presents important new information on Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy, COVID-19 during Pregnancy and Lactation, Rural Maternity Services, Utilization of Telehealth Services in Pregnancy, Adverse Child Experiences, LGBTQ Considerations, Genetic Counseling, and more. Additionally, unique topics of emerging clinical relevance address the complex and evolving nature of prenatal care in the 21st century, such as the latest trends in preterm labor prevention, disaster planning, managing exposure to the Zika virus, obesity, dermatoses, and HIV in pregnancy. New to the Third Edition: New chapters on Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy and COVID-19 during Pregnancy and Postpartum Updated sections on rural maternity services, telehealth services, adverse childhood experiences, nutrition, and LGBTQ considerations Clinical updates on genetic screening and testing, nausea and vomiting, use of low-dose aspirin to prevent complications, HIV prevention, using PrEP, breastfeeding, avoidance of non-medically indicated early-term delivery, use of marijuana and heroin Greatly expanded section on options for noninvasive prenatal testing for aneuploidy New information from the FDA on drug labeling New recommendations on anemia screening in pregnancy Updated imaging recommendations New and updated guidelines from Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Academy of Pediatricians; American College of Nurse Midwives; National Certification Corporation; National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Preventive Services Task Force Two new appendices covering Telehealth Resources, Best Practice Guides, and LGBTQIA+ resources Key Features: Ensures speedy access to clinical information through clear organization, outline format, and spiral-bound text Presents complete guidelines for each topic in consistent format Provides guidelines on identifying complications and when to refer for specialist care Offers detailed information on genetic counseling, health promotion and assessment, lactation issues, and medications during pregnancy Includes downloadable patient teaching guides
Praise for the First Edition: "This is a concise, yet comprehensive book. I would recommend that any advanced practice nurse working in obstetrics have it on the bookshelf. It could also be used as a protocol manual for small practices." Score: 100, 5 Stars --Doody's Medical Reviews The only comprehensive source of current, evidence-based guidelines for nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and other health professionals who provide prenatal and postpartum care in outpatient settings, this clinical reference covers the latest health care guidelines in an easy-to-read, outline format. With three new chapters, Obesity in Pregnancy, Dermatological Concerns, and Preventing Zika in Pregnancy, the second edition has also been updated to include new guidelines from professional organizations such as the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Academy of Pediatricians; and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Delivered in a convenient, spiral-bound format for health professionals in a busy clinical practice setting, this guide addresses clinical topics and practice standards regarding preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nursing care. Topics are broken down into definition, etiology, history, physical exam, lab exam, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, consultation/referral, and follow-up. Sections provide in-depth detail on genetic counseling, health promotion and assessment, lactation issues, and medications during pregnancy. Tables and diagrams further illustrate and reinforce the content, and numerous web addresses are provided. New to the Second Edition: Three new chapters, Obesity in Pregnancy, Dermatological Concerns, and Preventing Zika in Pregnancy New and updated guidelines from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Academy of Pediatricians; and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force New clinical updates on genetic screening and testing, nausea and vomiting, use of low-dose aspirin to prevent pregnancy complications, HIV prevention using PrEP, breastfeeding, avoidance of nonmedically indicated early-term delivery, and use of marijuana and heroin New nomenclature for preeclampsia Updated information on healthy preconception care Key Features: Comprises the only comprehensive source of current guidelines for nurse practitioner care of obstetric patients in ambulatory settings Presents complete guidelines in consistent, easy-to-access outline format Written by board-certified nurse practitioners with more than 50 years of combined women’s health and obstetric/perinatal practice Offers guidelines on identifying complications and when to refer for specialist care
Praise for the First Edition: "This is a concise, yet comprehensive book. I would recommend that any advanced practice nurse working in obstetrics have it on the bookshelf. It could also be used as a protocol manual for small practices." Score: 100, 5 Stars --Doody's Medical Reviews The only comprehensive source of current, evidence-based guidelines for nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and other health professionals who provide prenatal and postpartum care in outpatient settings, this clinical reference covers the latest health care guidelines in an easy-to-read, outline format. With three new chapters, Obesity in Pregnancy, Dermatological Concerns, and Preventing Zika in Pregnancy, the second edition has also been updated to include new guidelines from professional organizations such as the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Academy of Pediatricians; and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Delivered in a convenient, spiral-bound format for health professionals in a busy clinical practice setting, this guide addresses clinical topics and practice standards regarding preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nursing care. Topics are broken down into definition, etiology, history, physical exam, lab exam, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, consultation/referral, and follow-up. Sections provide in-depth detail on genetic counseling, health promotion and assessment, lactation issues, and medications during pregnancy. Tables and diagrams further illustrate and reinforce the content, and numerous web addresses are provided. New to the Second Edition: Three new chapters, Obesity in Pregnancy, Dermatological Concerns, and Preventing Zika in Pregnancy New and updated guidelines from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Academy of Pediatricians; and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force New clinical updates on genetic screening and testing, nausea and vomiting, use of low-dose aspirin to prevent pregnancy complications, HIV prevention using PrEP, breastfeeding, avoidance of nonmedically indicated early-term delivery, and use of marijuana and heroin New nomenclature for preeclampsia Updated information on healthy preconception care Key Features: Comprises the only comprehensive source of current guidelines for nurse practitioner care of obstetric patients in ambulatory settings Presents complete guidelines in consistent, easy-to-access outline format Written by board-certified nurse practitioners with more than 50 years of combined women’s health and obstetric/perinatal practice Offers guidelines on identifying complications and when to refer for specialist care
Praise for the First Edition: "This is a concise, yet comprehensive book. I would recommend that any advanced practice nurse working in obstetrics have it on the bookshelf. It could also be used as a protocol manual for small practices." Score: 100, 5 Stars —Doody's Medical Reviews Now in its third edition, this remains the only comprehensive source of current, evidence-based information for busy nurse practitioners and related professionals who provide preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care in outpatient settings. This resource encompasses essential clinical topics and practice standards in an easy-to-read, outline format with a convenient spiral binding. The third edition presents important new information on Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy, COVID-19 during Pregnancy and Lactation, Rural Maternity Services, Utilization of Telehealth Services in Pregnancy, Adverse Child Experiences, LGBTQ Considerations, Genetic Counseling, and more. Additionally, unique topics of emerging clinical relevance address the complex and evolving nature of prenatal care in the 21st century, such as the latest trends in preterm labor prevention, disaster planning, managing exposure to the Zika virus, obesity, dermatoses, and HIV in pregnancy. New to the Third Edition: New chapters on Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy and COVID-19 during Pregnancy and Postpartum Updated sections on rural maternity services, telehealth services, adverse childhood experiences, nutrition, and LGBTQ considerations Clinical updates on genetic screening and testing, nausea and vomiting, use of low-dose aspirin to prevent complications, HIV prevention, using PrEP, breastfeeding, avoidance of non-medically indicated early-term delivery, use of marijuana and heroin Greatly expanded section on options for noninvasive prenatal testing for aneuploidy New information from the FDA on drug labeling New recommendations on anemia screening in pregnancy Updated imaging recommendations New and updated guidelines from Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Academy of Pediatricians; American College of Nurse Midwives; National Certification Corporation; National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Preventive Services Task Force Two new appendices covering Telehealth Resources, Best Practice Guides, and LGBTQIA+ resources Key Features: Ensures speedy access to clinical information through clear organization, outline format, and spiral-bound text Presents complete guidelines for each topic in consistent format Provides guidelines on identifying complications and when to refer for specialist care Offers detailed information on genetic counseling, health promotion and assessment, lactation issues, and medications during pregnancy Includes downloadable patient teaching guides
ìThe authors have crafted a very user-friendly set of guidelines, identifying the steps in assessment of patients for risks, outlining the objectives for care from preconception through postpartum, and addressing care for pregnant HIV positive womenÖ[the book] includes avenues to electronic resources to assist them in accessing the newest information in ever-evolving and changing practice environments.î óJoellen W. Hawkins, RNC, PhD, FAAN Professor Emeritus, Boston College Connell School of Nursing Writer in Residence, Simmons College, School of Nursing and Health Sciences "This is a concise, yet comprehensive book. I would recommend that any advanced practice nurse working in obstetrics have it on the bookshelf. It could also be used as protocol manual for small practices." Score: 100, 5 Stars.--Doody's Medical Reviews This is the only comprehensive source of current, evidence-based guidelines for advanced practice nursing management of the obstetric patient in an ambulatory setting. Encompassing preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nursing care, it stresses the importance of recognizing pre-existing complications of pregnancy and identifying obstetric complications. The book provides best practices for care of uncomplicated pregnancies throughout the gestation period and covers preconception care, basic genetic counseling, and outpatient postpartum care, as well as assessment and management of common postpartum problems, health promotion, and lactation issues. It addresses medications that can be safely used during pregnancy and antenatal surveillance recommendations. The book is written by nurse practitioners with combined experience of more than 50 years of practice in womenís health and obstetrics. Written for NPs, CNMs, and PAs, it provides a consistent, easy-to-access outline format that includes definition, etiology, history, physical exam, lab exam, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, consultation/referral, and follow-up. Tables and diagrams further illustrate and reinforce the content, and numerous websites and bibliographies offer sources for additional study. Key Features: Presents the first comprehensive, up-to-date source of guidelines for preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nursing care in ambulatory settings Formats guidelines clearly and consistently for easy access to clinical information Provides key assessments including laboratory and ultrasound diagnostics Includes the latest trends in preterm labor prevention, disaster planning, and HIV in pregnancy. Covers early parenting issues and breastfeeding for success Provides guidelines for identifying complications and when to refer for specialist care
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