Providing essential knowledge for today's maternal-newborn nursing practice, the new 3rd edition of this practical reference walks readers through the nursing considerations associated with every stage of pregnancy and childbirth. Presented in a concise, outline format, it's also ideal as a study guide for those wishing to prepare for certification examinations in maternal-newborn nursing.

• Presents a concise, outline format with access to important nursing considerations associated with every stage of pregnancy and childbirth.
• Includes case studies and review questions that test the readers' knowledge and understanding of content.
• Provides all of the necessary information to prepare for the maternal-newborn certification examination.

• Offers greater integration of genetics information such as the Human Genome Project.
• Emphasizes competencies for practitioners, including genetic counseling.
• Features updated information on the classifications for diabetes and hypertensive disorders.
• Provides a culturally-diverse perspective on nursing care and care considerations.
• Incorporates discussions of environmental effects and influences on the care of the mother and newborn.
• Presents a reorganized newborn complications unit that focuses on the developmental changes affecting the newborn.

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