OxornFoote Human Labor and Birth, Seventh Edition

The goto guide to childbirthcompletely revised and updated with new chaptersHighly acclaimed for its authoritative coverage of obstetric care and concise, easytoread format, OxornFoote Human Labor & Birth is an essential resource for anyone performing or assisting in childbirth. Written for the real world of clinical practice, the popular guide expertly examines all mechanisms of labor and delivery. Updated and revised, this seventh edition offers proven best practices and stepbystep guidance to obstetric procedures, techniques, and patient management.OxornFoote Human Labor & Birth opens with a valuable review of clinical anatomy, followed by a thorough examination of the three stages of labor, with a focus on proper management and birthing techniques. The authors provide specific guidance on the full spectrum of complications and delivery situations, including Cesarean section, breech presentation, transverse lie, umbilical cord issues, dystocia, and more. Critical concerns such as preterm labor, antepartum hemorrhage, maternal and fetal complications, intrapartum infections, and postterm pregnancy are also addressed. No other book presents so much vital information in such a clearly illustrated manner.Features New! Patient Safety and Quality Assurance chapter with guidance on incorporating quality improvement into an obstetrics program New! Medical Education chapter with a summary of adult learning theory and advice on providing individual and interprofessional team training Fullcolor design with hundreds of original images clearly illustrating the techniques described Key points are bulleted throughout to facilitate quick and easy retrieval of information