Medical Disorders in Pregnancy (eBook)

S. Elizabeth Robson is Principal Lecturer in Midwifery at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. With 25 years of experience as a midwifery lecturer, she leads a module on medical disorders for student midwives with a particular interest in immunology. Her link lecturer areas comprise a high-risk maternity ward and community team. She has presented nationally, and has a number of publications. Jason Waugh is Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. He has published extensively in the fields of hypertension and renal and cardiovascular disease in pregnancy as well as producing national guidelines for the management of pre-eclampsia and renal disease. He is President of the UK's Macdonald Obstetric Medicine Society.

Reviews of 1st edition:
"The important facts are laid out concisely, primarily focusing on
management and using evidence-based guidelines for best midwifery
practice." (The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 2010)

"A strength of this book is that it has an unashamedly simple
at-a-glance format, easy to get used to. The chapters are based on
the traditional systems approach with sections dealing with
disorders and diseases...the important facts are laid out
concisely, primarily focusing on management, using evidence based
guidelines for best midwifery practice." (RCGP Journal,
April 2010)

"This is an excellent book for use in the clinical arena
by nurse midwives, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners
caring for women with preexisting medical problems."
(Doody's Reviews, June 2009)

"The editors highlight recognition of deviation from the normal
as an essential component of midwifery and have provided a manual
that will be appreciated by midwives in all areas of practice and
will be of great value to students studying high-risk modules."
(Midwives, April/May 2009)

"This book is a must have for any midwife, particularly those
working in the community, clinics and in high-risk areas.... This
book is an extremely useful reference tool. For students midwives
it is an essential read when undertaking the 'complications' module
of their course." (MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, January
2009)

I am currently a final year student midwife and can confidently
say that this book has a simple with easy to read definitions of
each disorder. It has clear details on the management in pregnancy,
labour and following birth from a midwifery perspective - a must
for any student midwife and a fantastic reference for all qualified
midwives. (5* Amazon Review )

"This book is a long awaited text providing a comprehensive look
at many of the medical conditions encountered by women during
childbirth. Other texts with similar content have been recently
produced but this text has the advantage of the information being
presented in tabular format, thus making it easy to follow and an
ideal reference tool. The care for each condition is broken down
into pregnancy, labour and postnatal aspects and then presents
expected care from the medical and midwifery perspective, although
the reader will naturally have to apply any local policy for more
specific care. The conditions are divided under logical headings
and have been written by experienced professionals who have
specialist knowledge in the field they are covering. There is also
a welcome addition of a chapter covering addictive disorders and
psychiatric disorders, both currently high on the agenda."

-Alison Edwards, Senior Midwifery Lecturer, Birmingham
City University.

"Comprehensive coverage - systematic layout - extremely
informative - simple and easy to understand language."

-Aine Kothari, Senior Lecturer, Anglia Ruskin
University

"Easy to use and informative. Content relevant and up to date.
Covers more topics than standard textbooks for midwives. Highly
recommended."

-Lesley Daniels, Midwifery Lecturer, Leeds
University

"A long-awaited text, providing succinct outlines of core
required for wide range of commonly occurring conditions."

-Alison Edwards, Midwifery Lecturer, Birmingham City
University

"Excellent book - contemporary, well organized and informative
chapters well supported by tables. An excellent resource for
midwives and students."

-Alison James, Midwifery Lecturer, Plymouth
University