\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the First Edition:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eâWhere was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a bookâa must for any new grad going into labor and delivery. I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Cindy Curtis,\u003c/strong\u003e RNC, IBCLC, CCE\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer Director, The Family Birth Center\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCulpeper Regional Hospital\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLignum, VA\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The best one-stop reference book for the experienced and novice Labor and Delivery RN....Finally an excellent Labor and Delivery book by RN's -- for RN's.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Garla DeWall,\u003c/strong\u003e RNC\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresbyterian Hospital in the Family Birthing Center\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbuquerque, New Mexico\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clinically oriented guide to nursing care during childbirth is distinguished by its strong focus on evidence-based practice as well as its engaging style and user-friendly format. It reviews the nursing process from admission to delivery focusing on proper surveillance and care, comprehensive data acquisition, interpretation, and teamwork.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition continues to help labor and delivery nurses make wise decisions in the delivery room, optimizing both maternal and fetal outcomes. It clearly explains the stages and phases of labor, delivery, and pain assessment and managementâall supported by proven research. This text provides authoritative guidance on intervention options, creating patient-centered care plans, and improving communication with other members of the obstetrics team.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Second Edition:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cli\u003eProper analysis of the partograph to facilitate appropriate patient interventions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdated information about clinical pelvimetry\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew information on psyche, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of care\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSetting priorities in triage and care related to postpartum hemorrhage\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdentification of âmythsâ related to childbirth\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIndividualized patient care related to fetal distress and nonreassuring fetal status\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOxytocin infusion and its relationship to permanent Erbâs palsy and autism\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdated information on technology, including connectivity between smart IV pumps and the EMR\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to distinguish functional from mechanical dystocia and intervene to enhance fetal and maternal safety\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cul\u003eKey Features:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cli\u003eApplies to nursing care of childbearing clients world-wide\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFocuses on evidence-based practices\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWritten in engaging, easy-to-understand style for new nurses, seasoned practitioners, and nurses seeking certification\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnhances effective decision-making to optimize patient care and outcomes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReplete with informative references, relevant graphics, and review questions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncorporates research to clearly explain concepts and best practices\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides orientation fundamentals, checklists, and log charts\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e