Care for Pregnant Women Who are Obese by Yana Richens

Care for Pregnant Women Who are Obese by Yana Richens

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This book focuses on the growing epidemic of obesity and how this is affecting the care of pregnant woman, their babies and the maternal services. It is written by leading practitioners and relevant to many disciplines across the maternity services.

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Care for Pregnant Women Who are Obese by Yana Richens

The first book to focus on the effect of the obesity epidemic on the care of pregnant women and their babies, this book covers: Common medical issues for young ladies; nutrition and breastfeeding; surgical and anaesthetic consideration; psychological impacts on obese pregnant women; reviews of current evidence; advice on how healthcare professionals should care for women with a raised body mass index.
'Excellent text..Very topical' - Beverley Everest, Midwifery Lecturer, Department of Health, Wellbeing & Family, Canterbury Christ Church University. 'Most valuable' - Midwife Lecturer. 'Excellent, I will be adding it to the course reading list' - Midwifery Course Director.
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ISBN 13 9781856423885
ISBN 10 1856423883
Title Care for Pregnant Women Who are Obese
Author Yana Richens
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Mark Allen Group
Year published 2010-07-30
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.