The eBook version of this title gives you access to the complete book content electronically*. Evolve eBooks allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Evolve eBooks titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of Midwifery eBooks. *Please note that this version is the eBook only and does not include the printed textbook. Alternatively, you can buy the Text and Evolve eBooks Package (which gives you the printed book plus the eBook). Please scroll down to our Related Titles section to find this title. Baillière’s Midwives’ Dictionary is the dictionary of choice for student midwives. The 11th edition of this established and well-respected dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated. Comprehensive antenatal tests and investigations Infertility terminology and techniques Woman-friendly definitions Useful appendices Main entries increased, for ease of searching New terms for recent tests and investigations Mainly new artwork to update old-fashioned illustrations Genetic advances Online ancillaries: spellchecker, Word of the Day, weblinks.

Baillière's Midwives' Dictionary is an indispensable resource relied on by midwives around the world. Now in its 14th edition, this handy dictionary has been fully updated to define terminology relevant to contemporary midwifery and related obstetrics. The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions that can be easily understood by midwives of all levels, from first-year students to practising midwives, maternity support workers and birth professionals. It includes illustrations and appendices to explain key concepts further. This must-have little book will be your essential companion through your career, from the time you take your exams to your practice in an obstetric unit, community setting, home birth or an isolated location in a developing country. - User-friendly text to support understanding - Pocket-sized format for ease of use - Helpful appendices address primary post-partum haemorrhage, maternal basic life support, neonatal resuscitation, management of shoulder dystocia and cord prolapse - Useful abbreviations list - Research methods and psychosocial terms updated

The 11th edition of 'Baillière's Midwives' Dictionary' has been revised to reflect the substantial new changes and development in both midwifery education and practice that have occurred since the previous edition.

Front Cover -- Baillière's Midwives' Dictionary -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Illustration Acknowledgements -- Dictionary of terms -- a -- b -- c -- d -- e -- f -- g -- h -- i -- j -- k -- l -- m -- n -- o -- p -- q -- r -- s -- t -- u -- v -- w -- x -- y -- z -- Appendices -- Appendix 1: Management of primary postpartum haemorrhage -- Appendix 2: Basic life support (mother) -- Appendix 3: Neonatal resuscitation -- Resuscitation action plan -- Appendix 4: Management of shoulder dystocia -- Appendix 5: Management of cord prolapse -- Diagnosis -- Management -- Appendix 6: Abbreviations