Rapid Midwifery

TheRapids are a series of reference and revision pocket books that cover key facts in a simple and memorable way. Each book contains the common conditions that students and newly qualified nurses encounter on the wards, in the community, and on placements. Only the basic core relevant facts are provided to ensure that these books are perfect and concise rapid refreshers. To see all the titles in the series, go to:www.wiley.com/go/rapids

Rapid Midwifery is an essential read for all midwifery students and newly qualified staff. Designed for quick reference, it explores a broad range of midwifery topics which are mapped against the 6Cs to illustrate the fundamental importance of compassionate midwifery care. Each section is structured around the key criteria used in midwifery examinations, with bite-sized information supported by the latest evidence base, making it the perfect revision tool for OSCEs and written examinations. Every chapter includes key points, essentials of midwifery care, key physiology, professional accountability, and links to further resources.

Covering all the key topics in midwifery, for both hospital and community settings, this concise and easy-to-read title is the perfect quick reference book.

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Sarah Snow, PGCert (teacher health& social care); MSc; BSc; DPSM/ADM; RM; RGN, is principal lecturer and lead midwife for education at Oxford Brookes University.

Kate Taylor, MSc; RM; BSc, is senior lecturer at the University of Worcester.

Jane Carpenter, DPhil; MRes; BSc, is a third year MSc pre-registration midwifery student at Oxford Brookes University.

Preface vii

Acknowledgement ix

I Antenatal Care 2

Antenatal Health Assessment 3

Anxiety and Depression 6

Bio-physical Tests 8

Bleeding in Pregnancy 15

Fetal Growth and Development 18

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 21

Infections in Pregnancy 23

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy 33

Minor Disorders of Pregnancy 35

Pre-conceptual Health 37

Pre-eclampsia 39

Preparation for Parenthood 42

References 43

II Labour and Birth 49

First Stage of Labour 50

Promoting Normality 58

Second Stage of Labour 61

Third Stage of Labour 67

Challenges 70

Cord Prolapse 70

Eclampsia 71

Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage 74

Shoulder Dystocia 77

References 78

III Postnatal Care 85

Contraception and Sexual Health 86

Facilitating Breastfeeding 88

Postnatal Health Assessment 91

Mental Illness After Childbirth 94

References 96

IV Hot Topics 99

Breech Birth 100

Domestic Abuse 104

Obesity 106

Recognising the Deteriorating Woman 108

Sepsis 110

References 112

Conclusion: Top Tips for Examination Success 115

Preparation Revision 115

Trying a Different Strategy 116

Being in the Exam 116

Reference 117

Index 119