Best Practice in Labour and Delivery

by Richard Warren Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran

Those privileged to look after women during their labours and deliveries have a duty to practise to the highest standards. A clear understanding of what constitutes best practice will help to ensure the safety and health of mothers and babies through parturition. Whilst the encouragement of normality is implicit, abnormality in labour must be recognized promptly and, when necessary, must be appropriately managed to ensure best outcome. An understanding of normality and when and how to intervene are the keys to good clinical care. This textbook is an encompassing reference covering all the essential information relating to childbirth; it offers clear practical guidance across the width of labour and delivery.

380 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2009