Maternity Books

This book is a valuable reference for RNs, LVNs and nursing students. I first became aquainted with Ingall's and Salerno's "Maternal And Child Health Nursing" as an LVN student. I am now an RN in a busy perinatal unit and still refer to it often. It contains virtually all the information needed to come to a basic understanding of this complex topic in an easy to comprehend format.

This book is a valuable reference for RNs, LVNs and nursing students. I first became aquainted with Ingall's and Salerno's "Maternity And Child Health Nursing" as an LVN student, I am now an RN in a busy perinatal unit and still refer to it often. It contains virtually all the information needed to come to a basic understanding of this complex topic.

This is an excellent book for newly certified IBCLC's, RN's looking to go into private practice, or anyone even considering entering the field of lactation science.
It is well written and very informative. I especially appreciate the advice on time management in the field vs. time with family...as well as pointers to facilitate the best care for the mother/baby dyad.

This book is such an invaluable resource for anyone considering going into private practice LC work. Ms. Smith covers the good, the bad, and the ugly of the job, not to mention discussing ways of avoiding many potential pitfalls. Her style of writing is easy to follow and conversational, making it a pleasure to read. It's like having my own mentor sitting on the nightstand ready to help.

I am a doctor of Gynecology.I concern about the comfort of women when they are in the period of perimenopause and postmenopause.I believe I can get the key about resolving the problems of midlife crisis of women.

I found this book to be comprehensive and very readable. Not only does this book give practitioners a succinct overview of just what the climacteric is, but the author then gives us up-to-date, research-based interventions and treatments. I would recommend this book to any practitioner dealing with women's health issues.

The next edition of this book is due out 6/2002 with a publication date of 2003. There are 2 new chapters including one on complimentary and alternative therapies.
The credentials for Judith Smith Harmon are listed incorrectly and should be: MS, RN, C-FNP.

Outstanding quick reference for those involved with prenatal patients and deliveries. Covers the major problems in high risk pregnancies and their management. Students and practitioners will find this book helpful in clinical practice.

THIS IS AN EXCELLANT BOOK VERY WELL WRITTEN. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT IS VERY HELPFUL FOR ALL IN THE FIELD FROM RESPIRATPORY THERAPY STUDENTS TO RESIDENTS,AS WELL AS THE SEASONED PHYSICIAN. THE PRICE OF 140.00 WAS A LITTLE STEEP FOR STUDENTS TO PURCHACE. I WOULD SUGGEST THIS BOOK IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE PRICE.

This was an excellant book. I have recomended it to
Respiratory Therapy programs here in San Diego . I have used it in some of my training . Is ther an another edition I would loke to obtain it.It is easy to understand for the new grad and technicl enough for the experienced therapist. Great Book!

This is a great addition for any RN working in Maternal-Neonatal Medicine. The indexed tabs make finding information lighting fast. The pages are a plastic vinyl and make this spiral bound book extremely durable!

I give this 5 stars for new OB nurses. It is a great quick reference on obstetric nursing from prenatal to postpartum. There is even a quick review of interpreting ECG for those who do c-section PACU recovery.

For experienced nurses, save your money. Other than the ECG review, there is nothing new in this little reference book that will enlighten you.

Rusty's story is Great, I couldn't put it down, what a truly great writer Carol Gino is, she brings you right into the book with her characters you cry with them and struggle right along with them, you will find yourself fighting for Rusty when you read this, and thanking God that she has these wonderful friends.This is not a book to miss!

I can not recommend this book enough,it is wonderfully written, my heart goes out to this writer and her family, this book touched me deeply,I have told all my friends about this book it has truely changed my life,I now look at the world through different eyes.

Out of the four or five books I bought when I lost my baby, this book was the most helpful in dealing with the emotions brought on by the loss. It is a collection of stories and experiences of other women, and made me feel like I wasn't alone, and that I am normal.
I recommend this book to any woman dealing with a pregnancy loss.

After my loss I could find very little information on miscarriage. I had so many unanswered questions and nobody to turn to.

'Miscarriage : Women's Experiences and Needs by Christine Moulder' didn't just explain to me what had happened but helped me to accept my emotions and fears as being completely "normal".

Though reliving my experience through the experience of those in the book was painful, it also helped me feel less alone in my grief. It also gave me the tools to cope with friends and family.

I would highly recommend this book!

We used this book as a textbook for my midwifery college. The information within the book is easy to understand and well written. Some points in the book are somewhat vague, so I do recommend combining this book with other sources (such as Dr. David Miller's webcast on FHR, or other books or videos). Overall though it is an excellent resource!

This is an excellent, compact book with everything you need to know about fetal monitoring. Fantastic pathways, clinical guidelines, and examples of EFM strips. Wording is clearly defined, and is the most up to date according to NICHD guidelines. This handy little book is small enough to keep in your pocket while working in the hospital unit. Great for nurses, students, midwives, and physicians!

Behind me on my shelf, I have three copies of this textbook. The first copy is from 1966. It is a look back in time that is enough to make any childbirth professional giggle. The second book I have is from 1978. Again, this outdated book is a serious look at midwifery, with photos that are outlandish. I keep these books because I find the evolution of the books phenomenal... and yet, the content has not changed much over time. Childbirth is still physiologically the same as it was in 1966.

The third book I own is eight years old. While it is not the most recent edition of the book, it was the edition printed before the current edition. This book has been what the previous editions have not been for me: a serious textbook about midwifery. Realistically, there are hundreds of midwifery textbooks out there, all of them good. But the Myle's textbook stands out above the others for a number of reasons. For one reason, it is simply well written. For another reason, it is been kept current with the changing times. And for a third reason, it tends to be the accepted textbook in midwifery study groups everywhere. The information in this book is solid and helpful. As a book to read as an aspiring midwife, this is definitely an intermediate level book, although the first few chapters begin gently. It is a book I would pack with me if I travelled.

I was only just wishing this week that I had my old Maggie Myles textbook with me. I left mine behind when I left Zambia where the book was used as an excellent tool for those of us practicing as midwives and educating young Zambian nurses in the same skill. The book helped me many times in difficult situations to make critical decisions regarding the mothers and babies in our care. I never dreamed I would get a chance to write a review. I doubt it is to the standard you require. No matter. I know the book was up to the standard of any nurse midwife working in challenging circumstances.