Obstetrical Nursing
A Text-Book on the Nursing Care of the Expectant Mother, the Woman in Labor, the Young Mother and Her BabyBy Carolyn Conant Van Blarcom
Length16h 7m
About this audiobook
In "Obstetrical Nursing," Carolyn Conant Van Blarcom presents a comprehensive exploration of maternal and neonatal care through a blend of clinical expertise and empathetic narration. The book adopts a clear, didactic style, combining evidence-based research with practical application, making it a vital text for nursing students and professionals alike. Through detailed case studies and engaging narratives, Van Blarcom addresses the complexities of obstetrics, spotlighting maternal health, labor, and delivery while also emphasizing the critical role of nurses in fostering holistic, patient-centered care. The work is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century advancements in medical technology, which profoundly influenced nursing practices and maternal care standards at the time. Carolyn Conant Van Blarcom, a prominent figure in nursing education, dedicated her career to elevating nursing standards and improving maternal care practices. Her in-depth understanding of both nursing and obstetrics is drawn from extensive personal experience and scholarly inquiry. This background not only informs her instructional approach but also instills her writing with authenticity, aiming to empower the next generation of nurses in this specialized field. I highly recommend "Obstetrical Nursing" for anyone pursuing a career in nursing or interested in maternal health. Van Blarcom'Äôs engaging style, coupled with her dedication to education, ensures that this text will serve both as a reliable reference and a source of inspiration for compassionate, informed care.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length16 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND CHARTS
3INTRODUCTION
4PART I ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
5CHAPTER I ANATOMY OF THE FEMALE PELVIS AND GENERATIVE ORGANS
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6NORMAL FEMALE PELVIS
7FEMALE ORGANS OF REPRODUCTION
8BREASTS
9CHAPTER II PHYSIOLOGY
10PART II The Development of the Baby
11CHAPTER III THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OVUM, EMBRYO, FETUS, PLACENTA, CORD AND MEMBRANES
12CHAPTER IV GROWTH AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE FETUS
13CHAPTER V SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY: PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY
14PART III The Expectant Mother
15CHAPTER VI PRENATAL CARE
16HYGIENE OF PREGNANCY
17COMMON DISCOMFORTS DURING PREGNANCY
18EARLY SIGNS OF COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY
19CHAPTER VII MENTAL HYGIENE OF THE EXPECTANT MOTHER
20CHAPTER VIII THE PREPARATION OF ROOM, DRESSINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR HOME DELIVERY
21CHAPTER IX COMPLICATIONS AND ACCIDENTS OF PREGNANCY
22PREMATURE TERMINATIONS OF PREGNANCY
23ANTE-PARTUM HEMORRHAGE
24TOXEMIAS OF PREGNANCY
25PART IV The Birth of the Baby
26CHAPTER X PRESENTATION AND POSITION OF THE FETUS
27CHAPTER XI SYMPTOMS, COURSE AND MECHANISM OF NORMAL LABOR
28CHAPTER XII THE NURSE’S DUTIES DURING LABOR
29FIRST STAGE
30SECOND STAGE
31THIRD STAGE
32ANESTHETICS
33CHAPTER XIII OBSTETRICAL OPERATIONS AND COMPLICATED LABORS: THE MIRACLE[7]
34PART V The Young Mother
35CHAPTER XIV THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE PUERPERIUM
36CHAPTER XV NURSING CARE DURING THE NORMAL PUERPERIUM: NURSING CARE
37CHAPTER XVI THE NURSING MOTHER: PERSONAL HYGIENE OF THE NURSING MOTHER
38CHAPTER XVII NUTRITION OF THE MOTHER AND HER BABY: BIBLIOGRAPHY
39CHAPTER XVIII COMPLICATIONS OF THE PUERPERIUM
40PART VI THE MATERNITY PATIENT IN THE COMMUNITY
41CHAPTER XIX ORGANIZED PRENATAL WORK
42FORMS AND ROUTINES USED BY MATERNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION, N. Y. C.
43MATERNITY RECORD
44LEAFLET OF INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO PATIENTS
45ADVICE FOR MOTHERS
46MOTHER’S SUPPLIES
47BABY’S SUPPLIES
48CLINIC ROUTINE
49CLINIC EQUIPMENT STANDARD
50MATERNITY CENTRE STANDING ORDERS FOR NURSES
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