ABSTRACT

This pocket-sized book, presented in an easy-to-follow format, is designed as a tool for students and professionals to carry in any setting, providing a quick reference guide to supporting women and babies during the postnatal/neonatal period. Written in an accessible way, this book provides step-by-step processes for students to follow, and is ideal for professionals to share with the women and families in their care.

chapter |4 pages

Anatomy and physiology

chapter |2 pages

Blood values

chapter |3 pages

Bottle feeding

chapter |7 pages

Breastfeeding

chapter |1 pages

Calculating feed requirements

chapter |4 pages

Contraception

chapter |1 pages

Cord care

chapter |1 pages

Developmental care

chapter |1 pages

Discharge – points for discussion

chapter |2 pages

Drugs for neonates

chapter |4 pages

Emergencies

chapter |2 pages

Fluid balance

chapter |1 pages

Hypoglycaemia in the newborn

chapter |3 pages

Neonatal examination

chapter |5 pages

Neonatal jaundice

chapter |6 pages

Neonatal screening

chapter |8 pages

Post birth care

chapter |1 pages

Skin-to-skin

chapter |1 pages

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

chapter |1 pages

Support groups

chapter |2 pages

Thermoregulation of the newborn