A Comprehensive Textbook of Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing

Section 1 Midwifery
Chapter
1. Historical Review
Chapter
2. Development of Maternity Services and Current Trends
Chapter
3. Midwife:: Definition of the Term, Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter
4. Nursing Process in Maternal-Newborn Care
Section 2 Reproductive System
Chapter
5. Female Pelvis and Generative Organs
Chapter
6. Hormonal Cycles
Chapter
7. Male Reproductive System
Section 3 Embryology and Fetology
Chapter
8. Fertilization, Implantation and Development of the Fertilized Ovum
Chapter
9. Development of the Placenta and Fetus
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10. Fetal Organs and Circulation
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11. Fetal Skull
Section 4 Normal Pregnancy
Chapter
12. Physiological Changes Due To Pregnancy
Chapter
13. Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Chapter
14. Minor Disorders in Pregnancy
Chapter
15. Antenatal Care
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16. Specialized Investigations and Fetal Evaluation in the Antenatal Period
Section 5 Normal Labor
Chapter
17. Physiology of the First Stage of Labor
Chapter
18. Management of the First Stage of Labor
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19. Physiology of the Second Stage of Labor
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20. Management of the Second Stage of Labor
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21. Physiology and Management of the Third Stage of Labor
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22. Management of the Fourth Stage of Labor
Section 6 Normal Puerperium
Chapter
23. Physiology and Management of the Normal Puerperium
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24. Family Planning
Section 7 Abnormalities of Pregnancy, Labor and Puerperium
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25. Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy
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26. Sexually Transmissible and Reproductive Tract Infections
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27. Disorders of Pregnancy
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28. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
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29. Medical Disorders, Gynecological Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Pregnancy
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30. Multiple Pregnancy
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31. Preterm Labor, Premature Rupture of Membranes and Intrauterine Fetal Death
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32. Post-Term Pregnancy, Induction of Labor, Prolonged Labor and Disorders of Uterine Action
Chapter
33. Malpositions and Malpresentations
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34. Obstetric Operations
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35. Obstetric Emergencies
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36. Complications of Third Stage of Labor
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37. Injuries To the Birth Canal
Chapter
38. Complications of Puerperium
Section 8 normal Neonate
Chapter
39. Baby At Birth
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40. Physiology, Screening, Daily Care and Observation Of the Newborn
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41. Infant Feeding
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42. High-Risk Neonates-Low Birth Weight, Preterm and Intrauterine Growth Restricted Babies
Section 9 Ill Baby
Chapter
43. Recognizing the Ill Baby
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44. Respiratory Problems of the Newborn
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45. Birth Trauma, Hemorrhage and Convulsions
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46. Congenital Abnormalities, Genetic Screening and Genetic Counseling
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47. Jaundice and Infections in the Newborn
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48. Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders in the Newborn
Section 10 Community midwifery
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49. Preventive Obstetrics and Domiciliary Care in Maternity Nursing
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50. Primary Health Care and Maternal/Child Health Services in India
Section 11 Special Topics
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51. Pain Relief and Comfort in Labor
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52. Childbirth Education and Preparation
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53. Special Exercises For Pregnancy,Labor and Puerperium
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54. Drugs Used in Obstetrics
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55. Vital Statistics in Obstetric
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56. Perinatal Loss and Grief
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57. Radiology and Ultrasonics in Obstetrics
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58. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
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59. National Population Policy and Family Welfare Programs
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60. Obstetric and Gynecological Instruments
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61. Quality Assurance and Audit in Maternity Nursing
Section 12 Gynecological Nursing
Chapter
62. Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Abnormal Bleeding
Chapter
63. Displacement of Uterus
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64. Infectious Conditions of Pelvic Organs
Chapter
65. Benign Pelvic Conditions
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66. Gynecological Examinations and Diagnostic Procedures
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67. Congenital Malformations of Female Genital Organs
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68. Genital Fistulae
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69. Perioperative Care of Gynecological Patient
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70. Infertility and Adoption
Chapter
71. Genital Malignancies
Chapter
72. Special Gynecological Conditions
Bibliography
Appendix
Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Plans
Annexures
1. Common Abbreviations used in Obstetrics
2. Common signs in Obstetrics
3. Maneuvers used in Obstetrics
Glossary
Index