num_pages: 672
description: Written to assist family physicians and maternity care practitioners in providing comprehensive care for their pregnant patients, this exciting new edition covers all aspects of birth care, from preconception counseling and prenatal care, through labor and delivery (both low-risk and complicated), to postpartum care and the first month of life. It also places special emphasis on presenting the very latest information using an evidence-based approach. The second edition has a new title different from that of the first edition, which was called Handbook of Pregnancy and Perinatal Care in Family Practice.This new second edition is completely updated and revised, and includes the very latest evidence-based data for standards of care. Itpresents information that is patient-centered, prevention-oriented, and educational and sensitive to the care of the whole woman and her family. Includes contributionsfrom 15 of the most highly regarded authorities in family practice obstetrics in the U.S. New title reflects the content of the book and is more direct
language: English
title: Family Practice Obstetrics
titlecomplete: Family Practice Obstetrics
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Hanley & Belfus