Offering a multidisciplinary approach in an accessible outline format, this title is a practical handbook that covers all aspects of care for the full-term, well newborn. Written and reviewed by both physicians and nurses, this new edition presents explanations of the events surrounding delivery, the processes necessary to identify newborns that deviate from the norm, the immediate interventions and care required in these situations, and routine care considerations frequently encountered in caring for these infants. Detailed guidance is provided on assessment, delivery room management, transition and post-transition care, and commonly seen problems. Readers will also find information on the assessment of infections, nursery protocols, standardized physician standing orders, and common drugs and their effect on breastfeeding.

Very informative text describing the varying ranges of normal findings in newborn infants. Outline form makes it easy to read, easy to reference, and leaves out unnecessary speculation and opinion. Widely illustrated, with appendix that provides parental information for newborn care, lists of contraindicated medications during breastfeeding, and a list of commonly used abbreviations. Hospital-based information, but a welcome resource for childbirth educators, doulas, and homebirth midwives. Paperback, 2005.