Management of the Patient in Labor

Provides the information medical students need to know about labour and delivery. It outlines the physiological, psychological and physical factors that influence the progress of labour and describes the tools available for monitoring the progress of a labouring patient.

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Written especially for medical students, this book provides the information students need to know about labour and delivery. It outlines the physiological, psychological and physical factors that influence the progress of labour. The tools available for monitoring the progress of a labouring patient are described and demonstrated, and practical advice and suggestions for managing problems that may arise is given.