Antenatal Investigations

This text examines the varied and complex investigations that can be performed in the antenatal period. It describes the tests themselves and looks briefly at the history of antenatal investigations, the provision of such investigations and the importance of how women receive the results.

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An introductory reference guide to the subject of antenatal investigations. The first edition was described as 'clear, well-referenced and giving a balanced insight into many areas' by the National Childbirth Trust magazine New Generation. After qualifying Maureen Boyle worked as a midwife at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington in London, until completing the Advanced Diploma in Midwifery at the Royal College of Midwives in 1988 and the Post Graduate Certificate in Education of Adults at the University of Surrey in 1991.